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
Melinda French Gates on Change, Listening to Herself and Lessons Learned from Her Divorce
Plus, what's in store for her next chapter.
17 Best Educational Apps for Toddlers
Download these apps for times when you want to give your little one short, interactive screen time.
38 Best Toys for 6-Year-Olds That Let Their Creativity Shine
Our kid testers loved playing with these DIY kits, games and coding toys — and they all make great gifts!
Fisher-Price Issues Massive Recall of More Than 250,000 Toddler Toys
In addition to the Brunch & Go Stroller Toy, the company is also recalling the SnugaPuppy Activity Center.
20 Vintage Baby Names From the 1950s That Are Now Retro Cool
Parents are loving these mid-century vibes.
Costco Is Selling Star Wars-Themed LEGO Sets on Sale, So You Can Save Your Republic Credits
Looking to stock up on Baby Yoda LEGO? This is the way.
I Tried Out the Nintendo Switch 2, and as a Toy Editor, Here's the One Feature I'm Most Excited About
The new console offers different ways to play.
How a LEGO Designer Creates Sets That Adults Can't Get Enough Of
There's a reason adults are loving them.
Bentgo Kids Is Having a Major Sale on Amazon
Good Housekeeping's top pick is 40% off for a limited time.
7 Traits of Highly Sensitive Parents, According to Experts
This parenting style has lots of empathy and validation — but sometimes emotions are overwhelming.
5 Non-Negotiable Parenting Rules Experts Say You Should Never Break
You can bend some rules. You can break others. But these are the ones you're going to want to follow to the letter.