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
35 Best LEGO Sets for Adults Who Love to Build, Create, and Play
It was never just for kids!
Psychologists Explain How “Core Memories” Don’t Work the Way Parents Want Them To
You can’t control what your kids remember—and if you’re being honest, you aren’t really trying.
40 Fun Non-Candy Halloween Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Buy in bulk for Halloween parties or just to hand out to trick-or-treaters.
45 Unique Trunk-or-Treat Ideas for Families Who Really Get Into the Halloween Spirit
From pop-culture inspired themes to spooky setups, these trunk-or-treat themes are so festive!
21 Unique Boo Basket Filler Ideas That Are Right on Trend
Fidget toys, cosmetics, and fortune tellers are all the rage and make perfect basket stuffers.
We Declared This the Toy of the Year—and It's Under $30 on Amazon Right Now
Our testers couldn’t get enough of it!
Let Us Explain Why This Piece of String Is One of the Hottest Toys of the Year
I never would have guessed kids would be so impressed by this.
If You Must Have Fugglers in Your House, You Might As Well Get Them on Prime Day
Don’t get a Fuggler. But if you have to have one, buy it today.
Amazon Dropped Its Top 100+ Toys of the Year—and the Hottest Ones Are on Sale
Good Housekeeping’s toy experts spotted their kid-tested favorites on Amazon’s new list.
Didn't Get Amazon's Toy Catalog in the Mail? Here's What to Do
You can still get access to the catalog—complete with coloring and activity pages.
These Toddler Christmas Finds Make Their First Holidays So Special—and They’re on Sale for Prime Day
Even the littlest ones can get in on the fun.
While You’re Getting the Magna-Tiles Advent Calendar, Add These Prime Day Magna-Tiles Deals to Your Cart
Kids love them, they hold up in our tests, and you can never have too many in one collection.