Elisa Cinelli
Elisa is a loving wife and stay at home mom living in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. A proud sixth-generation San Franciscan, Elisa spent her early years in the Haight-Ashbury before moving to Mill Valley in elementary school. She studied Comparative Literature and French Language at University of San Francisco, where she wrote her thesis on the origins of fairy tales. Along with being the Managing Editor here at San Francisco Bay Area Moms, Elisa also writes for POPSUGAR, FamilyEducation, and OXO Brands.
Why You Shouldn’t Give Your Kid Warnings
“Don’t make me count to three!”
This sentence has a problem.
What’s the problem? It's a warning that there are going to be three more warnings before a consequence will come. I mean, maybe a consequence...
{Virtual Book Club} On Becoming Childwise by Gary Ezzo
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On Becoming Childwise is part of Gary Ezzo’s parenting series. This is the first book in the series that moves beyond the topics of basic needs and daily rhythms...
5 Ways to Prevent Meltdowns You Haven’t Tried Yet
Every mom of a toddler knows that meltdowns happen. When our little people come face to face with their big feelings, let’s just say everyone has a hard time. I have a few new...
How Families Can Reach San Francisco’s Goal of Zero Waste
San Francisco has always stood out as a progressive, environmentally responsible city. In fact, the city we call home is a Zero Waste city. That means that our Department of Public Works strives to...
Why I Don’t Say No to My Kid (and What I Say Instead)
Would you believe me if I told you that I don’t say No to my kid? I don’t practice permissive parenting. I set limits, I’m consistent, and I don’t say No. Here’s why I...
Mother’s Day Resolutions | San Francisco Moms Blog
It’s Mother’s Day! Hopefully, you’ll receive breakfast in bed followed by a day at the spa. Mothering is hard work, so you deserve a day off. But I think you can do better. What...
Why You Should Take Your City Kids to the Farm
Have you brought your littles to a farm or petting zoo? A visit to the farm has more benefits than you may think!
At a farm, kids will see firsthand where food comes from....
{Virtual Book Club } Unconditional Parenting
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Today I’ll review Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn. It’s one of my favorite parenting books, and I’ll begin with this...
Your Guide to Online Mommy Lingo and Abbreviations
I got into online Mom groups about six months postpartum and loved it! I never saw myself as someone who would partake in online discussions, but the unique experience of becoming a mom changed...
How to Sleep Train Yourself
Your baby is finally sleeping well, but are you? Many parents struggle with sleeplessness themselves. Often we never had the greatest sleep habits, but we didn’t notice until we became parents. Sleep feels so...
