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
The Best Thanksgiving Toys to Keep Them Entertained on Turkey Day
These art projects, stuffed animals, and games will stop them from bugging you about dessert.
I Toured the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Workshop to See How an Idea Becomes a Float
And how it all gets from a warehouse in New Jersey to Herald Square.
As a Parenting Editor and a Christmas Fan, I Say These Are the Best Christmas Movies for Kids
Whether they want to watch their old faves or something new, there's a holiday film for everybody!
49 Easy Thanksgiving Games to Play Before Dinner
Besides the food, these activities for kids and adults will keep everyone smiling on Turkey Day.
20 Best Montessori Toys for 1-Year-Old Toddlers Who Love to Explore
They can practice shapes, colors, and walking—all while having fun!
35 Best Gifts for Babies That Are Sure to Please Parents As Well
Unique and useful gifts that infants will love!
20 Gift Ideas for Your One-of-a-Kind, 10-Year-Old Girl
The tweens have spoken, parents have weighed in, and these are the best, unique gifts for this age.
AI-Enabled Toys Are Here—But They Still Have a Long Way to Go
When put to the test, the high-tech toys are more buggy than buzzy. But what happens when they get better?
For Some Gen Z and Millennials, Advent Calendars Are a Form of Self-Care
How treat-a-day sets went from checkout line staples to high-end holiday must-dos.
I'm a Parenting Editor, and Here's Why I'm Looking at Walmart for Toys This Year
There's something for everyone on the list—including toys we've tested!
