Marisa LaScala
Deputy Editor
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Latest from Marisa LaScala
35 Best Toys and Gifts for 8-Year-Olds Who Are Coming Into Their Own
Whether they're into STEM, DIY, art, or games, they'll love these unique and affordable presents!
35 Best Gifts for 12-Year-Olds That Even Tweens Find Cool
They'll will absolutely love these unique, unusual, and trendy present ideas.
30 Gift Ideas for Kindergarten Graduation
Mark this milestone with something cute whether you're the parent, grandparent, or friend of the little graduate.
The Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names Families Won't Stop Choosing
Theses unique, trendy, and unusual names have the most beautiful meanings.
The Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names Parents Are Loving This Year
There’s a new name on every parent’s lips!
30 Best Preschool Graduation Gifts for Kids Heading to Kindergarten
Hooray for the littlest grads!
Why Hacky Sacks Are Suddenly Everywhere Again—and How to Find One
By the time you finish reading this, another batch will be sold out.
25 Best Mother's Day Gifts From Toddlers That Mom Will Cherish
Get out those finger paints!
The Best Summer Reading Programs for Kids Who Love Freebies
From personal pizzas to—what else?—more books, bookworms can really rack up the prizes!
Bath & Body Works Just Dropped a ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Collection in Time for May the 4th
It’s the next best thing to bathing in the Living Waters of Mandalore.
The Retro, Starter-Style Jacket Trend Is Fueling '90s Nostalgia, and Middle-School Me Is Here for It
You don’t have to be a sports fan anymore, either!
The Best Kids’ Movies and Shows on Netflix for May Family TV Nights
From a body-switching fil to a throwback cartoon, there’s lots to be excited about!