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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. 

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Unlike some other franchises, the release order is the chronological order.

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How to Watch 'Jurassic Park' and 'Jurassic World' Movies in Order

Plus, where to stream all the films ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth hitting theaters.

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How to Watch All the Marvel Movies in Order Through 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

You could watch 'em by release date or in chronological order.

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I've Been Covering Toys for Years, and I've Never Seen a Frenzy Like Labubu

Could it be because these littles monsters are creating moments of fun and community in times of uncertainty? Experts seem to think so.

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120 Unique Hispanic Boy Names Parents Are Loving Right Now

From the cute to the trendy, these names of Spanish and Latin origin have such a nice ring to them.

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20 Unique Gifts for 14-Year-Old Girls Who Love to Be Trendy

From top-tested tech to most-wanted makeup, these are the gifts they'll go gaga over.

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It's here just in time for Austen's 250th anniversary.

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All 29 Pixar Movies Ranked From Worst to Best

Where does your favorite fall on the list?

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150 Popular Middle Names for Boys

The first name takes care — but the middle name is where you really get to have fun.

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7 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Person

Just don't be that person.

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Peppa Pig's New Sister Sparks an Adorable Baby Name Trend

Evidence shows interest in the name Evie is already up more than 100%

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'Stranger Things' Fans Are Completely Divided After Netflix Announces Huge Change

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