Sophie Schillaci
The 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jun 11, 2020
- 2 min
25 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- May 20, 2020
- 4 min
Top 10 Best Disney Movies for Toddlers: A Power Ranking
Whether 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Apr 10, 2020
- 9 min
I 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.
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Sophie Schillaci
- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
COVID-19: I'm Giving Birth During the Coronavirus Pandemic
I'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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Feb 26, 2020
- 9 min
Choosing a Birth Plan - and How to Tell Your Mother She Can't Be in the Delivery Room
Truth be told, choosing a birth plan should be simple. In fact, there's really only one thing you need to know. Throw any expectations...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
7 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...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jan 30, 2020
- 2 min
Beachy and Blue Maternity Photo Shoot for Baby Boy: See the Full Session
Blue is my color. Ironically, while pink is my favorite on most everything, I've always felt that I look my best in a deep shade of navy...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jan 17, 2020
- 4 min
How to Survive Being Pregnant With a Toddler
Pregnancy can be hard. Pregnancy while caring for a toddler can be downright miserable. The nausea, the exhaustion -- it's hard enough to...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jan 8, 2020
- 2 min
Everly Is the Ultimate Grinch in All Our Family Photos
These were just too good not to share. If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that Everly is almost always happy to flash a grin...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Dec 30, 2019
- 2 min
The Beauty of a "Just Us" Christmas at Home
When I moved across the country from Rochester, New York, to Los Angeles, California, in 2011, I promised myself that I'd never miss...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Dec 15, 2019
- 4 min
As a Mom, Friendships and 'Fun Nights Out' Have Changed... And That's a Good Thing
It's 6:18 p.m. on a Wednesday in Los Angeles. I'm wearing a black dress and oversized denim jacket. My hair is curled and my makeup is...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Our Maui Babymoon: Mocktails, Luaus and All the Acai Bowls
When I was pregnant the first time, we didn't take a Babymoon. Instead, Mike and I spent all our money buying and fixing up a house to...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Dec 2, 2019
- 7 min
Maternity Clothes: A Trimester-by-Trimester Shopping Guide
One of the topics I am most frequently asked about by newly pregnant friends is maternity clothes. Where to shop and what to buy can be...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Nov 5, 2019
- 3 min
Why I Stopped Breastfeeding - And What I'll Do Differently With Baby No. 2
Since I've written so candidly here about my journey with breastfeeding and pumping, I wanted to close the circle with the end of our...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Oct 26, 2019
- 2 min
7 Easy Mocktails to Make and Order (So Bartenders Won't Hate You)
At some point during pregnancy, there's a high likelihood you'll end up in a bar. Whether it's at someone's wedding, a birthday party, or...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Oct 18, 2019
- 3 min
How I *Knew* I Was Pregnant -- Without Taking a Test or Missing a Period
Looks like this MOM won't be having any MERLOT again for quite a while.... Surprise! I'm pregnant with baby No. 2. Here's the story of...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Oct 10, 2019
- 5 min
7 Tips for Traveling With a Terrible Toddler
I kid, I kid. Everly is far from being a terrible toddler -- she's actually quite wonderful -- but try telling that to anyone unfortunate...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Aug 27, 2019
- 4 min
Everly's 'You Are My Sunshine' Themed First Birthday Party
The Theme: For Everly's first trip around the sun, we wanted to throw her a sunshine-y fiesta! "You Are My Sunshine" seemed a fitting...
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Sophie Schillaci
- Jul 25, 2019
- 5 min
3 Super Easy Steps to Raise a Confident, Safe Swimmer During Bath Time (GUEST COLUMN: Michelle Lang)
How lucky we are to have found Michelle Lang. The real-life mermaid and swim instructor to the stars has been teaching celebrity kiddos...
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