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 Only LEGO Cyber Monday Sales to Shop Before Time's Up
Consider your holiday shopping done.
Our Readers Can't Get Enough of This Amazon Delivery Van for Toddlers
Radio Flyer's Amazon Ride-on is a certified hit!
I'm a Studio Ghibli Fan, and These 15 Gifts Are on My Wish List
Get all the Warawara you can possibly imagine!
15 Best TV Shows for Parents to Watch With Toddlers and Preschoolers
While entertainment is important, these picks offer a little something more.
14 Popular Axolotl Toys That Make the Cutest Gifts
When we say "cutest gifts" we really mean it — so many adorable plush and squishy toys!
The Viral Talking Ms. Rachel Doll Is Back in Stock — Here's Where to Get It
The extremely popular toy won a 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award.
The 21 Most Popular Toys for Kids of All Ages in 2024
These are the gifts Good Housekeeping readers can't stop raving about.
Parents, Don’t Miss This Deal on Kinetic Sand (A Tester Favorite)
This Kinetic Sand play set, a GH Toy Award Winner, is at one of the lowest prices ever!
55 Best Classic Horror Movies of All Time
From new horror films to those with a decades-long cult following.
40 Best Maternity Halloween Costumes For Any Mommy To Be
These pregnancy-focused costumes are tons of fun!
Where to Watch and Stream 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for Free This Weekend
It's October, which means it's time to rewatch our favorite fall Peanuts classic!