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 Baby Girl Names of 2027 Will Be Celestial and Ethereal, Experts Say
Look to the sky for inspiration.
30 Best Gifts for 13-Year-Olds Who Have Great Taste
From tech to toys, these are what newly minted teenagers want this year.
The Best Gifts 10-Year-Old Boys Really Want This Year
Inspired by top-tested toys and convos we've had with boys in our own lives.
42 Best Toys and Gifts for 1-Year-Olds That Are Perfect for Toddler Development
Our littlest testers couldn't get enough of them!
25 Best Toddler Movies for Those Antsy 1-Year-Olds and 2-Year-Olds
Make that screen time count!
25 Gentle Toddler Movies for 1-Year-Olds and 2-Year-Olds
These movies are just right for tiny attention spans.
My Childhood Sheets Are the Nostalgic ’80s Flower Pattern Hollywood Can’t Quit
Why are these tulips suddenly showing up everywhere?
How and Where to Watch 'The Conjuring' Universe Movies in Order
Stream the Annabelle, The Conjuring, and The Nun films, either chronologically or by release date.
We’re Predicting Anne Hathaway’s Baby Name—Here’s Our Top Three Guesses
Will it be a name inspired by The Odyssey?
The McDonald’s Boo Buckets Are Back, but This Year’s Designs Are Dividing Fans
They’re looking very different this year.
How to Watch All the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' Movies in Order
This guide makes your Middle-earth marathon easy.
30 Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers, Because the Tiniest Gifts Are the Best Gifts
These inexpensive, budget-friendly toys are a big hit with 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds.