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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. 

  • Names for Multiples, Naming Trends

    There’s more to think about when you have to decide on two names. Here are 75 of our favorite twin girl names combinations.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    If you’re looking to give your little girl a goddess name, you’re in luck. Here are the top goddess names for girls with strong and powerful meanings.

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby, Pregnant Life

    Baby on the way but not sure how to announce their arrival just yet? Here are a few of our favorite clever pregnancy announcement ideas on social media this year.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    If you’re looking to name your little one after magical fairies but want more options than Tinkerbell, here are the top fairy names, fey names, and fae names for girls!

  • Family Life, Mom's Corner

    Whether she had a rocky start, she is proud of how long she was able to nurse her baby, or whether she lost a child and the milk you made for him is all she has left, breast milk jewelry is a unique and beautiful keepsake to pay tribute to this part of the motherhood journey.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Toys

    If you’re stumped for gift ideas and you're wondering what the best toys are, forget about all the new toys on the market. Instead, put some tunes on your retro record player and consider one of these classic toys.

  • Babies, Your Baby and Sleep

    Montessori floor beds are not for all families, and it’s very possible to raise your children in the Montessori style while using a different kind of sleeping arrangement. But for some families, the floor bed is the ideal choice. We've rounded up our favorite Montessori floor beds and tips for decide on whether your family should use one.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Toys

    Experts agree that simple toys are best for babies’ developing minds. We took the time to research all the best wooden toys out there and we spoke with real parents to help us compile our list of the very best wooden toys for babies.

  • Pregnancy, Trying to Conceive

    If you think there is a chance you are pregnant, you probably want to know right away. The problem is store-bought pregnancy tests can be very expensive. Here are a few places where you can get a free pregnancy test locally.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    Looking for a unique baby name with a deeper meaning? Check out our complete list of 101 Greek Mythology names for girls.

  • School and Learning, Homeschooling

    Whether your child will enroll in distance learning or you’re all-out homeschooling this year, you’ll want to set up your home with the supplies you need. We've got the ultimate homeschool supply list including everything you'll need to set up a learning space, school supplies, learning materials, and technology and electronics.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    Do you want your little one to possess royal and kingly qualities? Consider one of these names that mean king.

  • Toddlers, Your Toddler and Sleep

    Are you a co-sleeping family trying to navigate bedtime and sleep? We’ve done the research to help you decide if a family bed is the right solution for you, and have rounded up the best mattresses to buy.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Toys

    Montessori toys encourage development and independence from a young age. We’ve consulted with experts and real parents to bring you a round-up of the best Montessori toys for babies and toddlers.

  • Baby Names, Naming Trends, Choosing a Name

    If you're looking for a powerful, fearless name for your little fighter, look no further than our list of 100 warrior girl names.

  • Baby Names, Naming Trends, Family History and Geneaology, Choosing a Name

    If you're considering a Mexican name for your baby, it's important to learn about Mexican naming conventions and history. We've also listed out the most popular Mexican names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options to help make your decision a little bit easier.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Games, Outdoor Games

    We rounded up the top seven skateboards for kids to help your little skater stay safe at the skate park while having lots of fun.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Being Online

    Looking for the perfect tablet for your technology-loving child? These nifty devices have tons of educational activities, games, books, and more to keep your curious little one busy for hours.

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