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Elisa Cinelli

Parenting and Pregnancy Writer

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About Elisa

Elisa is a well-known parenting writer who is passionate about providing research-based content to help parents make the best decisions for their families. Her writing appears in Parents Magazine, Verywell Family, PopSugar, and more.

Background and Experience

  • Elisa is certified in Positive Discipline and elementary teaching.
  • BA, Comparative Literature, University of San Francisco, Summa Cum Laude Honors

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Elisa covers a wide range of topics for Family Education including child development, genetics, baby sleep, and Montessori learning. 

  • Kids, Childhood Safety, School Safety

    Our experts share tips for how to talk to kids about the Texas school shooting and other tragedies and gun violence in an appropriate way.

  • Babies, Baby Hygiene

    Learn how to safely keep your baby clean and when your baby is ready for the big bathtub.

  • Kids, Adopting Children

    A guide to becoming a foster parent. Understand fostering vs. adopting, the challenges of the foster care system and your rights as a foster parent.

  • Babies, Your Baby and Sleep

    Understanding what is behind your baby’s sleep regression will help you guide them through it in the shortest time possible.

  • Family Life, Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    Don't get along with your mother-in-law or sister-in-law? Here's how to deal with toxic in-laws and set boundaries with your spouse's family, so you don't go crazy.

  • Babies, Baby's Growth and Development

    When do babies start crawling and how can you teach your baby to crawl? We explain the different crawling styles and milestones.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    You don't have to be religious to name your child after a saint. Many of these women were inspirational and embodied traits you might want to instill in your little girl. Here are our favorite saint names for your baby girl.

  • Babies, Baby Products

    With so many baby bassinets on the market, how will you decide which one is best for you? We carefully selected our favorites to help you make the right choice.

  • Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health

    Discover the genetic explanation behind your baby's blood type to understand how blood type is inherited from parents to children.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Popular Names

    Cottagecore names are one of the biggest trends in baby names this year. Here are our favorite cottagecore names for girls, boys, and gender-neutral options.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Popular Names

    If you've always been fascinated by the night sky and outer space, you might want to consider one of the galaxy-inspired names for your little boy or girl. Plus we're featuring our favorite gender-neutral options.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Popular Names

    Whether you're from the South or are looking to give your little one a Southern name, we've got the ultimate list of girl names for your little Southern belle.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    Do you have visions of varsity letters and Ivy League schools in your baby boy’s future? Give him a head start by choosing a preppy name!

  • Babies, Baby's Health

    Does your child have selective hearing? These are the warning signs to look out for. Plus, we're featuring a few ways you can set your child up for success if he struggles with selective hearing.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    Names that mean fire create the impression of a strong, creative individual whether directly or unconsciously, and this can have an impact on your child throughout life. Here are our favorite names that mean fire.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Thanksgiving

    In light of the CDC's most recent recommendations regarding Thanksgiving and the pandemic, we have put together a list of eight virtual Thanksgiving activities to try this year. Pick and choose the ones that sound fun to you and your family!

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Thanksgiving

    Joke-telling is a great way to encourage everyone to loosen up and laugh together, making memories that will last for a lifetime. Check out our list of 40 kid-friendly Thanksgiving puns and jokes to share around the table this year!

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

    If you're expecting your first baby, knowing what to get (and what to skip!) will simplify your transition into parenthood. We got the lowdown from seasoned moms to come up with our list of the very best product choices for everything you need when you bring home your new bundle of joy!

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