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
250 Popular Short Boy Names for Parents Who Like to Keep It Brief
From the popular to the unique, these punchy names are just right!
Joanna Gaines and Barbie Are the Collab We Didn't Know We Needed
The Magnolia founder tells us the dollhouse details she couldn't live without.
21 Thoughtful Push Present Ideas for New Moms
The baby will get plenty of gifts. These ideas are for your partner or loved one who did the hard work!
20 Vintage Girl Names From the 1930s That Are Making It Big Again
Parents love returning to this decade for baby-name inspiration.
37 Unique Baby Names From the 1960s That Are Going Extinct
Families looking for an obscure name for their babies can try one of these off-the-radar ideas
19 Vintage 1970s Baby Girl Names That Are Getting Popular Again
They have a retro ring to them.
Missed out on Labubu? These Alternative Collectible Gifts Might Be Even Better
Ultra-adorable, and more affordable, blind boxes are in your future!
110 Beautiful Long Names for Girls Who Earn Every Letter
Everyone's adding -lynn to the end of their baby names to add that extra bit of uniquness.
100 Other Names for Grandpa That Are Cool and Unique — Just Like Him
Whether he's a Granddude or a Boppa, he's going to love what his grandkids call him.
The 2025 LEGO Advent Calendars Are Here — And They Sell Out Every Year
Minecraft fans will be especially pleased!
How Much Allowance Should You Give Your Kids? Experts Say Here's How to Calculate
The more money responsibility kids have now, the better they'll be with budgets in the long run.
