Maria Sette
#Winning at #MomLife or am I?
I scream. A lot.
My 7 year old still has training wheels on his bike.
My 3 year old still uses a pacifier.
I don’t get up at 5:00 a.m. to workout at home.
My 7 year...
The Terrifying Truth about Tooth Decay
"Textbook bottle rot."
Those words sent shivers down my spine, brought tears to my eyes and a pit to my stomach. As my son's dentist started to explain the treatment plan he would need, I...
Thank You Letter to My Students
This June I am wrapping up my 15th year teaching 4th grade, and my son is completing his Kindergarten year. With this milestone for both of us, I can’t help but think of all...
Loving to Listen (An Audio Love Story)
Last summer my son fell in love with the audio book. One day we were in a local library, and knowing we were going on a day trip soon, I figured we would give...
Allergy Anxiety
Have you ever worried that something you fed your child might kill them? Do you ever lay in bed at night trying to figure out how to keep your child safe at a playdate/birthday...
Everything I Needed to Learn About Motherhood I Learned From My Sorority Sisters
Call me a child of the 80s subjected to one too many Sweet Valley High books or some other Made for TV Special, but as a kid, I always wanted to be part of...
How Big Is Your Problem?
Recently my son’s Kindergarten class rolled out a new anchor chart. It's so great and I think it should be a staple in all classes and homes. This chart helps children who display big...
Gifts Teachers REALLY Like
As the holiday season is upon us, teachers, caregivers and other important people in your life are sometimes the hardest people to shop for. How much money should I spend? What would they like?...
Thanksgiving Desserts for Everyone
I love Thanksgiving! It’s my favorite holiday of the year, mostly because I live to eat. The turkey always tastes juicier; the mashed potatoes creamier, and the stuffing melts in your mouth. Having said...
Living the Hustle
Dictionary.com defines hustle as to proceed or work rapidly or energetically. Me, I define hustle as being a mom in 2017! In fact, it's my current season of life. From the minute I wake up...