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
55 Most Festive St. Patrick's Day Crafts That Are as Good as Gold
Looking for your next DIY party decor? You're in luck!
Monster High Just Dropped a ‘Coraline’ Doll and My Inner Goth Is Screaming
And thankfully, no, the eyes are not buttons.
50 Fun Easter Egg Hunt Ideas That Put a New Spin on Finding Eggs
Shake things up this year!
I See Every Movie, and the Best Gift for People Like Me Is an AMC Stubs A-List Membership
I literally saved hundreds of dollars this year.
Families Are Planning Entire Vacations Around Pokémon GO—Here’s What That Looks Like
More families are skipping the normal tourist spots and choosing trips tailored to their specific interests—like Pokémon.
Pokémon Squishmallows Are Majorly on Sale on Amazon, Just in Time for Pokémon Day
If you need a gift for a Pokémon fan, today's the day to buy!
30 Best Pokémon Gifts for the 30th Anniversary
No matter how they play, there's something for every kind of Pokémon fan
45 Clever Science Experiments for Kids That Are Easy to Set Up at Home
Hello, STEM! Use these simple DIY activities for science fairs, rainy days, and whenever you hear "I'm bored!"
18 Best Toys And Gifts For A 3-Month-Old Baby Growing More Alert By The Day
Now that your infant is awake for several stretches each day, feel free to introduce more playtime.
25 Best Big Sister Gifts to Help Welcome a New Baby
Celebrate her big promotion to big sis.
20 Best STEM Toys That Make Science Fun For All Ages
From toddlers to 10-year-olds, we've got educational toys that kids will enjoy.
Every Anniversary Gift by Year (So You Get It Right)
From your paper anniversary to your diamond one, we have your gifts covered!