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L. Elizabeth Forry

Early Childhood Educator

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About L. Elizabeth Forry

L. Elizabeth Forry is an Early Childhood Educator with 15 years of classroom experience. She has taught in different schools around the world, including Japan and the USA, and is an expert on different preschool curriculums in Chicago, Maryland, and Washington D.C. 

Experience and Background

  • MSc, Early Childhood Education, the University of North Dakota.
  • TEFL Certification, International Open Academy.
  • Certified ECE Trainer, Maryland, Department of Education.

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

L. Elizabeth Forry is the lead expert advisor and writer for the Preschool section of FamilyEducation.

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    These are 75 of the most creative baby names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options with meanings.

  • Entertainment and Activities, Family Vacations

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  • Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health

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  • Baby Names

    We've analyzed royal names over time and have put together the ultimate list of royal names for boys that are perfect for your little prince.

  • Babies, Your Baby and Sleep

    Where should your newborn sleep? We've compared the pros and cons of cribs, bassinets, play yards, cradles, and more to help you make the right decision for your baby's sleep.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    We've analyzed royal names over time and have put together the ultimate list of royal names for girls that are perfect for your little lady-in-waiting.

  • Pregnancy, Signs and Symptoms

    Without a doubt, pregnancy takes you for a ride! Thank you, hormones and growing fetus! These hormone changes will cause many common symptoms, including fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and headaches, as well as swollen feet and joints. Use this guide to assess your symptoms, learn what causes them and find out tips on what you can do to either wait out or treat your concerns.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    Looking to make big waves with a surfer name for your little dude or dudette to be? Here is a list of 75 surfer names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options.

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  • Entertainment and Activities, Holidays, Mother's Day

    We've curated a list of the best printable Mother's Day cards and DIY gifts that kids can make for mom in a pinch this year.

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    Whatever your reason for wanting a traditional name for your baby boy, this list is jam-packed with 75 of the clasic boy names that will stand the test of time.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    The name Abcde went viral in 2018 after an incident with Southwest Airlines. Here's how the name went viral, how popular it is now according to the Social Security Administration, and information about its meaning and origin.

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

    As we see gender reveals in the news for the wrong reasons, we've curated a list of the most responsible and creative gender reveal ideas for this year.

  • Baby Names, Choosing a Name, Naming Trends

    We've curated a list of the most popular girl names from the 1920s along with their meanings that are sure to trend again in the 2020s.

  • Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby, Pregnant Life

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