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 Gifts for 12-Year-Old Girls That'll Win Over Even the Pickiest Tweens
They'll love these trendy picks!
20 Best Toys For 9-Month-Olds Ready to Sit, Pull Up, And Stand To Play
Kids this age can have so much fun making new discoveries, learning to pretend, and growing physically stronger by the day.
30 Best Dungeons & Dragons Gifts for D&D Fans of Every Level
These feel as good as rolling a natural 20.
I'm a Lifelong Star Wars Fan, and I Want All the New Grogu Toys Coming Out This Year
If you're looking for cuteness, this is the way.
40 Fun Things to Do at a Sleepover That'll Keep Them Entertained All Night Long
Keep the good times rolling!
I Hunted for Plushies as Cute as Team Poland’s Pierogi Mascot—Here’s What I Found
One can never have too many stuffies.
35 Sweet Valentine’s Day Movies for Kids That Are Perfect for Family Movie Night
Let kids feel the love with one of these family-friendly films.
35 Best Board Games for Kids You Won't Want to Stop Playing
We test games with real families, and these are the ones kids kept coming back to.
30 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids Who Already Have Too Much Candy
The sweet without the sugar rush!
This Year's Hottest Baby Girl Names Are Romantic and Retro
Say hello to Ophelia!
25 Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Toddlers That Aren't Just Candy
Gifts for little love bugs that will get big smiles this February 14th.
LEGO Teases a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Collab—Here’s What We Know So Far
Here comes bricky Derpy!