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
40 Easter Gifts Kids Will Be Obsessed With This Year
There's still time to get them before the Easter Bunny arrives!
30 Last-Minute Easter Toys That'll Arrive Before the Egg Hunt
Still filling those baskets? These non-candy treats will impress kids.
25 Best Easter Gifts for Toddlers (Minus the Candy)
Lucky 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds will love these toys, gifts, games, and books!
30 Adorable Easter Gifts for Babies Who Deserve the Cutest Toys
Parents love them, too!
50 Best Animated Films for Kids of All Time
From KPop Demon Hunters to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, there's something for every kind of cinephile.
30 Best Easter Basket Stuffers for Egg-Hunters of All Ages
These little treats are fun and affordable (no sugar added).
50 Best Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas That Are Still Pretty Sweet
Fill those baskets with the collectibles, toys, accessories, and cosmetics they love!
Jellycat Dropped a Space Collection—and We're All Gushing Over It
My personal favorite? Planet Mars.
180 Beautiful Irish Girl Names That Are Right On-Trend
From the trendy to the unique, these baby girl names are inspired by the Emerald Isle.
40 Best Irish Movies, Because Who Needs to Go Out on St. Patrick's Day?
You'll definitely feel the luck o' the Irish when you watch one of these films!
13 Tricks That Will Make Potty Training Your Kid a Breeze
Professional experts and creative parents share their secrets to bathroom success.
Easter Movies for Kids That Will Get the Whole Family in the Spring Spirit
There's something for every-bunny!