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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. 

  • School and Learning, Homeschooling

    Diving into something new and unfamiliar is bound to cause some level of anxiety, but there are a few things parents can do to make crisis homeschooling less straining on everyone in the family.

  • Family Life, Family Relationships, Parenting Issues

    Parents of only children face unique challenges during stay-at-home orders. One mom offers her tips and advice on how she keeps her only child social and engaged during quarantine.

  • School and Learning, Homeschooling

    One mom explains why she prefers homeschooling her daughter and will continue to do so even after the pandemic.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    Telling teenagers they can't hang out with their friends during social distancing is tough, but necessary. Put yourself in your teen's shoes and seek to understand their point of view, if you expect them to consider yours. Here's what teens want their parents to know right now.

  • Family Life, COVID Resources

    One parent breaks down what she wants her kids' teachers to know about homeschooling, working from home, and more in this candid letter.

  • Kids, Communicating with Your Kids

    At some point, every child will question whether the Tooth Fairy is real. As a parent, you can help ensure that your child learns the truth in the smoothest way possible. Here are five suggestions to make the conversation a bit easier.

  • Teens, Puberty and Sex, Changes During Puberty

    A period party, or First Moon party, is a celebration of the onset of menstruation. They are a great way to start to break down the stigma surrounding menstruation and instead empower our daughters to be proud of their bodies. This guide will help you determine if you should throw your daughter a period party.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, President's Day

    Most young kids don't see Presidents' Day as more than a day off from school. Here are ten Presidents' Day books to help teach the about them history and meaning of the holiday.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Gift Ideas

    These are the best gifts for 10-year-old girls according to a parenting expert and former teacher.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Gift Ideas

    Family members and godparents can pick the perfect baptism gift for babies and teens with our unique baptism gift guide.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Christmas

    Not sure what to buy your little one this holiday season? We have the ultimate list of toys and gifts for one-year-olds.

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

    Looking for a creative way to announce your pregnancy to your family and friends this Christmas? Here are our top five favorite pregnancy ideas to replicate this holiday season.

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

    Considering having two babies born within a year of each other? We have everything you need to know about Irish twins including whether it's safe, anecdotes from real parents, and tips for raising children so close in age.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name

    If you’re starting to regret the name you chose for your newborn, you can definitely change it. Here is a step-by-step guide to help ease the name change process.

  • Family Life, Family Finances, Budgeting

    This holiday season, keep your sanity and stay in your flannel pajamas. We have five tips that will help you make it to 2020 without ever stepping foot in a brick and mortar shop.

  • Babies, Baby's Growth and Development

    Curious how much your baby will weigh at birth? There are several factors that can impact a baby's weight including gestational age, genetics, and more.

  • Babies, Baby's Growth and Development

    Do you or your partner have blue eyes? Curious if your baby will too? This genetic explanation and handy baby eye color chart can help you answer the question "Will my baby have blue eyes?"

  • Kids, Instilling Values and Manners

    A new study found that when parents lie to their kids (even little white lies) their kids are more likely to tell lies as adults.

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