Cassy Fiano-Chesser
Blast Off! Fun Ideas for Space Exploration
On July 20, 1969, history was made. Man landed on the moon. At 4:18 p.m., NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong radioed to Earth, announcing, "Houston,...
What I Hope (And Fear) For My Child with Down Syndrome
I had a conversation about Down syndrome with some friends recently, and we talked about what life is like raising a child who has...
Honest Thoughts on Having My Last Baby
Last October, I found out I was pregnant with baby no. five. While not entirely unexpected, the news wasn't something I was able to...
I Will Always Tell My Daughter She’s Beautiful
Did you know that we're not supposed to tell our daughters that they're pretty? Apparently, this is a Thing. It all started when I...
Being a Special Needs Mom is Really, Really Hard (But I Love It Anyway)
While in high school, an opportunity came up at my church's youth group to volunteer as a buddy at Camp I Am Special — a fun, weeklong summer camp...
Why We NEVER Travel During The Holiday Season
The first year that my husband and I were away from our families for the holidays — he was a Marine stationed at Camp...
Here’s Why Everyone Should Get The Flu Shot
This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, so if you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time! Many people assume they don't...
Why Hands-Off Parenting is the Secret to My Parenting Success
Helicopter parenting is in style right now. Go to the playground, and you'll see parents walking every cautious step alongside their children, in case...
Why Every Mom Should Get Their Babies Vaccinated
Unfortunately, vaccines have become controversial among many parents. This is largely due to a now-discredited report from a doctor who claimed to find a link...
Sometimes I’m A Bad Mom… And I Don’t Care
By all standards, I didn’t do my job today. I wasn’t patient. I yelled at my kids. I got frustrated. I didn’t play with...
The One Piece of Makeup Every Mom Needs
After becoming a mom, makeup was more important than ever. Gone were the days that I could just go out, not a stitch of...
Stop Applauding Dads for Doing Their Jobs!
A few years ago, when we only had three kids, my husband took them out on some errand with the goal of giving me...