Maria Sette
Owning Privilege: Resources for My Fellow White Mothers
I am a white mother. That is my privilege. With this privilege, my two white sons can leave the house with little worries.
I am...
Gardening and Growing Joy
One of my earliest memories is gardening with my parents. We had a spacious backyard, and about half of it was dedicated to a...
Early To Bed Works For Us!
Neither of my sons have been great sleepers. I’ve been told it’s because I never Ferber trained them and that I coddle them. I...
Hunting for Joy (Easy Scavenger Hunts for All)
During this time of being homebound, my family and I have re-discovered our love for scavenger hunts. It has become a new way for...
My Year of 20/20 Vision (Boards)
As a child of the 80s, one of my favorite pastimes was making collages. I would make them of my favorite bands, TV shows,...
I Lost My Sparkle
Recently I took a weekend away from my family to spend time with two of my sorority sisters. As I traveled into the city...
Botox: An Exercise in Self-Care
As women, we are constantly working against the aging process. Wrinkles are the ultimate enemy. Unfortunately many of us start too late. If you...
I Hate Halloween
I HATE HALLOWEEN.
There, I said it. In fact, I always have. When I was younger, as a child in the 80s, we mostly made...
Resisting the Premiere Sports Pressure
My oldest son has been playing recreational soccer since he was three years old. To say he loves soccer is an understatement. We joke...
Summer Schooling: How to Avoid the Summer Slide
As a teacher who also tutors in the summer, I know how important it is for kids to keep up some level of academics...










