Sophie SchillaciDec 24, 20203 minMission Impossible? Getting a Toddler to Smile for Family PhotosHands down, my most prized possessions are photos. For someone who's not particularly skilled or professionally trained in the world of p...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20207 min2020 Gift Guide for MamasLooking for the best gifts to give the tireless mamas in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20208 min2020 Gift Guide for 2-Year-OldsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20207 min2020 Gift Guide for 1-Year-OldsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 19, 20206 min2020 Gift Guide for Babies 0-12 MonthsLooking for the best gifts to give the littlest loves in your life? Below, I've curated my top picks for the season (and everyday) across...
Sophie SchillaciNov 13, 20202 minHalloween at Home in 2020: Toddler Fun With Anna and OlafIf there's one thing I learned about Everly this year, it's that she's definitely a Halloween girl. From the moment I pulled out my seaso...
Sophie SchillaciNov 2, 20205 minCOVID-19: How One Positive Test Rocked Our Family After Months of Quarantine"I have it," Mike told me over the phone, his voice quiet and thick with guilt. The room spun around me, a heady tornado of anxiety and r...
Sophie SchillaciOct 7, 20202 minColton's First Haircut! 5-Month-Old's Before and After Transformation (PICS + VIDEO)Never had I ever seen an infant more in need of a haircut. When I was 37 weeks pregnant, the ultrasound tech at my OB's office remarked t...
Sophie SchillaciOct 7, 20204 minColton's Sea and Sky-Themed Nursery Reveal + Guest Room ComboBefore COVID times, I imagined we'd have quite a few visitors to meet our springtime bundle. While our family was growing with my second ...
Sophie SchillaciSep 2, 20202 minEverly's 'Two Wild' Birthday Party! Inside the Sweet & Small Celebration With Her Birthday TwinWhen we met Shannon and Ryan at a birthing class in June 2018, we never thought we'd see them again. Mike, per usual, was wearing a jacke...
Sophie SchillaciAug 26, 20202 minHow to Be a Surrogate: A Gestational Carrier Tells AllFile this one under: fascinating topics in parenting. Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly popular (and normalized, thanks in large part...
Sophie SchillaciAug 12, 20204 minThe Ugly Truth About Postpartum Hair Loss (And How to Fix It With This Best Kept Beauty Secret)It's a beautiful early morning in Los Angeles. I've just finished nursing my seven-month-old baby and am getting dressed and ready for wo...
Sophie SchillaciAug 4, 20202 minCapturing Chaos: Our Beautiful Backyard Photo Session With Two Under TwoI had it all under control. For weeks I planned the perfect backyard photo session (in quarantine, no less) for our little family. With a...
Sophie SchillaciJul 11, 20202 minThe Two Sides of Infertility: How it 'Made Me a Better Person'Let me tell you a story about two mothers. Friends for more than twenty years, one had concrete plans and a specific timeline for her fut...
Sophie SchillaciJun 11, 20202 min25 Books that Showcase Diversity for Babies and Toddlers Representation matters. Period. In recent weeks, my eyes have been opened to the fact that babies and toddlers can identify and develop b...
Sophie SchillaciMay 20, 20204 minTop 10 Best Disney Movies for Toddlers: A Power RankingWhether you just need a minute or want to snuggle up on the couch and share your own love of Disney with your little one, finding a movie...
Sophie SchillaciApr 11, 20209 minI Gave Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic. This Is Our Story.While I found myself terrified of welcoming a newborn into the world during this health crisis, the timing couldn't have been worse.
Sophie SchillaciMar 24, 20202 minCOVID-19: I'm Giving Birth During the Coronavirus PandemicI've talked a lot about how birth plans never go according to plan. But never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I'd be delivering during...
Sophie SchillaciFeb 26, 20209 minChoosing a Birth Plan - and How to Tell Your Mother She Can't Be in the Delivery RoomTruth be told, choosing a birth plan should be simple. In fact, there's really only one thing you need to know. Throw any expectations th...
Sophie SchillaciFeb 3, 20203 min7 Key Tips to Actually Get Your Newborn to Sleep at Night#TeamNoSleep? While most of our day-to-day norms are sure to fly right out the window when a new baby arrives, healthy sleep habits can s...