Cassy Fiano-Chesser
Everyone Needs to Back Off the Meal Train Dad
Last month, a soon-to-be dad reached out on a meal-sharing site to ask for help. His wife was pregnant, and he wanted to be...
How My Dog-Phobic Kids Fell in Love with Our Shelter Pet
Last year, my then-7-year-old asked me the dreaded question: "Mom, can we get a dog?" Now, this question filled me with fear and apprehension...
Moms Doing More in the 904: Shari Duval, Founder of K9s for Warriors
Shari Duval had been a longtime supporter of military charities of organizations. But when her son, Brett, deployed to Iraq twice, it became a...
I Don’t Want To Be The Angry Mom Anymore
I'm sure this is something plenty of us can relate to: Your kids are misbehaving. Maybe the first 10 times, you calmly tell them...
What It’s Really Like to Transition From Military to Civilian Life
My husband and I met when we were just kids, but we didn't get married until over a decade later — when he was...
What It’s Like to Go Under the Knife to Prevent Ovarian Cancer
Last year, I wrote about my decision to undergo a bilateral salpingectomy — or, in plain English, to have my fallopian tubes removed. Why?...
Why We LOVE Our Faith-Based School
For parents, how to educate their children is one of the most nerve-wracking decisions they will make. There are so many choices, it can...
Moms Doing More in the 904: Karen McConeghy Prewitt, Disability Advocate
Karen McConeghy Prewitt, a 30-year resident of Jacksonville originally from Chicago, was in the process of sending her 18-year-old daughter, Courtney, to college when...
Dear Dads, Put Mom in the Picture
Many weekends, my family can be found out exploring Jacksonville. We'll go somewhere like the Jacksonville Zoo, the Museum of Science and History, explore downtown......
Moms Doing More in the 904: Shirley Fiano, Banking Executive
Shirley Fiano is a Florida native, born and raised in Jacksonville. She graduated from Sandalwood High School and married her husband, Tony, a Marine...
What Veterans Really Want for Veterans Day
Everyone makes sure to honor veterans on Veterans Day. There are parades and special events. People go to ceremonies, and make sure to shake hands. And...
Myths and Truths About Down Syndrome
I'm a mom in her thirties, and in the time I've been alive, incredible advancements have been made for people with Down syndrome. When...