#Parenting

Sophie Schillaci

Why Don't I Feel Like a "Mom"?

My baby is only a few months old, but I've been going by the name "Mom" for years. When my husband and I brought home our beloved dogs,...

Sophie Schillaci

11 New Mom and Baby Gift Ideas That She'll Actually Love

Forget the frozen casserole, there are so many other thoughtful and practical gift ideas that will have any new mom feeling the love....

Sophie Schillaci

Baby's First Christmas! Inside Everly's Sweet and Surprising Celebration

Last Christmas was a quiet celebration. I was six weeks pregnant -- excited and scared. I remember hopefully but cautiously imagining...

Sophie Schillaci

My Baby Hates the Bottle, Now What?: My Breastfeeding Journey

My boobs have had a long four months. While I was pregnant, I'd often get asked whether I intended to breast feed. In addition to that...

Sophie Schillaci

My 32-Hour Birth Story -- and the Two Questions Every Pregnant Mom Wants to Ask

In honor of the birth of "Mom Needs Merlot," I'm sharing an unfiltered account of my own birth story. What follows is the real deal --...

Sophie Schillaci

Mom Needs Merlot...

Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay or Champagne - I love it all. And while a high quality vino is one of my favorite things, hearing my baby’s...

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