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
Parents Need to Have Honest Conversations With Kids About Race and Racism, Starting Very Early
Babies as young as three months start to process ideas about race. We owe it to our kids to talk about it.
The Best Chores for Kids Teach Them Helping out Is Part of Being a Family
Plus, check out our chore chart for ideas about which tasks kids can handle at different ages.
If You Recognize These Emotional Abuse Signs in Your Relationship, It's Time to Get Help
A big red flag? Trying to assert control over feelings, finances, and friends.
41 Terrifying Amusement Park Rides That Remind Us of Our Childhood Summers
Learn about the history of these high-speed and astounding amusement park rides over the years.
20 Best Learning Activities for Preschoolers to Get Them Ready for Kindergarten
Have fun with letters, numbers, and shapes using these educational activities for toddlers.
20 Fun Learning Activities for Kids to Enjoy at Home
These exciting educational activities will keep your children plenty busy .
The Best Exercises for Kids to Keep Them Active and Healthy, According to Experts
These kid-friendly exercises will get them moving their whole bodies.
The 20 Best Workbooks for Kids to Keep Them Learning All Year Long
Some kids' workbooks even enlist Star Wars characters to grab kids' attention.
My Son Has Anxiety — Just Like Me — and It's My Worst Parenting Fear Come True
My son can't stop worrying. Is it my fault?
20 Fun Toddler Activities That Give Their Bodies and Brains a Boost
You don't need to buy oodles of toys to keep them entertained.
Moms Do More Invisible Labor, But It’s Possible to Lighten the Load
Step one to evening the emotional load? Talk about how much you're doing.
What Does in Vitro Fertilization Cost? It Depends on a Lot of Factors
The price of the "fertilization" is just one of the associated costs.