Sophie Schillaci

Sophie Schillaci is a seasoned entertainment journalist with a decade of experience in Hollywood across prestigious broadcast, digital and print platforms, including Entertainment Tonight, the Hollywood Reporter and more. Sophie is the mama of two toddlers and creator of the motherhood lifestyle blog Mom Needs Merlot and the toddler-focused sensory shop Mom Needs a Minute. Follow along on Instagram.

Covid

17 pandemic-era essentials for traveling with babies & kids

A bit of prep can go a long way when traveling with babies and kids.

Parenting

First trip without your baby? 6 tips to make for smooth travels

How to make the trip a success for you—and your little one back home.

Covid

5 kid-friendly travel ideas for the Covid era

With so many families in desperate need of a break and reconnection, a little getaway might be just what the doctor ordered.

Life

What to say when a friend is dealing with infertility

Conversations around fertility treatment and infertility are tough. Here's how to navigate them.

Covid

The truth about raising a newborn in quarantine

This quarantine will someday pass, your babyhood with it.

Birth

I’m days away from giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic

My body is stretched beyond recognition, but I now find myself hoping and wishing that he would stay tucked safely inside just a little while longer.