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Support Groups & Moms Club
Making connections, bringing people together and sharing advice is what support groups are all about. Donate feel isolated, check out the area clubs right here. Click Here. -
Local Family-Friends Places
Before you pack the kids into the car, check out our list of area attractions. From museums to area parks you will find the perfect place to go that is fun and educational. Click Here. -
Out And About Profiles
When you're looking for great places to take the kids...let us help you. Each month Genesee Valley Parent takes a mini-review of places around the area that are well worth the visit. Click Here. -
Seasonal Fun
Rochester Families know that the area consists of dramatic seasonal changes. But all those seasons -- spring, summer, fall and winter -- bring exciting opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy time with the kids. Click Here. -
U.S. Travel With Kids
Traveling somewhere across the country? We would love to be able to tell you what's going on around the US -- we can't -- but we can do one better by connecting you with our fellow Parenting Media Association members in the city of your destination! Click Here.
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After School
Looking for enrichment programs and what to do with the kids after-school or on the weekends? Here is an array of activities for children after the final bell rings, Click Here. -
Camp & Summer
Time to think about camps and summer programs for the kids as they transition for the summer. This guide offers a variety of programs from sports camps to educational programs and everything in between, Click Here. -
Child Care
Whether you need a full day care program, after-school services or in-home care, this guide offers a vast array of services and options available, Click Here. -
Education
Time to do YOUR homework to find the best educational programs, public and private schools in the area, Click Here. -
Health & Wellness
Health care is essential to every family. This guide offers information on all types of health care providers in the Greater Rochester Area. From dental care to women's health find what you're looking for here. Click Here. -
Party Planning
Make your child's birthday one that they will remember! Everything from entertainers to locations to supplies can be found here! Time to Party!! Click Here. -
Seasonal Fun
Check out these fun activities and programs to do with your family throughout the year! Click Here. -
Special Needs
Parents of children with special needs are always seeking resources to help their children live rich, full lives in spite of challenges. This guide offers easy access to these resources and services. Click Here.
Featured Articles
Try this! Composting
Whether your goal is to recycle your organic materials purely for the sake of the environment, or you want to feed your indoor plants or window garden, it is surprisingly easy to compost indoors.
Envirothon - Area teens compete to show off
Canon Envirothon is North America's largest high school environmental educaticompetition. Each year it reaches more than 500,000 students an
School Lunches - how area schools are offering healthier, greener choices for students
When it comes to nutrition, school-aged children can be particularly picky eaters, often selecting tried and true favorites such as pizza, chicken nuggets, and the always-popular macaroni and cheese.
GREATER ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) FARMS OFFER BENEFITS
Wanting to know where your food comes from and who's growing it has led to a steady increase in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm memberships. ..
News
LOCAL QUICK NEWS
Community Lutheran Ministry is seeking volunteers for its Saturday reading program.
WXXI is looking for local students to participate in the National Stem Video Game Challenge
NEW! - CHECK FOR LATEST RECALLS & PRODUCT SAFTEY INFO
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Genesee Valley Parent Magazine WINS BIG
Genesee Valley Parent Magazine was honored with six awesome awards at the PMA Conference!






















