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
How to Raise a Good, Civic-Minded Citizen
You can show them the positive side of being involved without taking part in the ugliness of politics.
These Are the Best New Toys Under $25 for 2024
Each one is from our 2024 Best Toy Awards, so they've been tested (and approved) by real kids.
We Tested Over 300 Toys to Find Our 2024 Best Toy Award Winners
Selected by product analysts, parents and the true experts — kids themselves.
50 Must-Have Baby Books for Year One
Our list includes books that make baby laugh, touch various shapes and textures and play peek-a-boo with you.
Fisher-Price Recalls 2 Million Infant Swings — Here's What to Do If You Have One
The company is offering a partial refund.
36 Best Tween Movies Your Preteen Will Actually Want to Watch
Enjoy these tween-friendly films with your 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds.
LEGO's Highly-Anticipated Advent Calendars Are Here, Including the Harry Potter Edition
Fans of Star Wars, Disney and Spider-Man will also be thrilled with this year's selection.
As a Huge 'Beetlejuice' Fan, I've Waited Decades for These Gifts and Merch
Including a Handbook for the Recently Deceased journal.
100 Unique Disney Baby Names Perfect for Any Prince or Princess
Makes no difference who you are — there's a cute Disney name for every type of family.
35 Scary Halloween Costumes That Are Straight-Up Terrifying
Channel your scary side with chilling horror costumes and spooky masks.
