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 Parental Case for Playing Video Games
We should be looking at video games as something that’s actually good for our kids.
NHTSA Announces Nationwide Recall of 6 Popular Car Seat Models Due to Potential Injury Hazard
Here’s what to do if yours is affected.
40 Best Gifts for Boys Our Readers Are Loving Right Now
No matter their age or what they're into, they'll love something on this list.
30 Best Toys and Gifts for 11-Year-Old Boys Who Are Tough to Impress
Our tween testers approved of these LEGOs, books, tech, and toys.
7 Mistakes Parents Should Avoid When a Kid Leaves for College
You’ve done a great job—let them take it from here!
Macy’s Announces a Record-Breaking Lineup for Its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade
Including one very special Blue Hippo that has an infamous history with the parade.
35 Best Toys and Gifts for 6-Year-Old Girls Who Love to Get Creative
Kids are flipping for these STEM sets, DIY kits, and games!
Macy’s Just Revealed a Magical New Mickey Mouse Balloon for Its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade
There’s a capsule collection to go along with it too.
21 Dinosaur Toys That’ll Be a Roaring Hit With Kids
From toddlers who love T-Rexes to Brachiosaurus-adoring big kids, these dino toys make great gifts.
Popular Squishy Toys Can Cause Serious Burns, CPSC Warns
They can get dangerously hot if you leave them in the car.
These Back-to-School Crafts Make the First Week More Fun
Help them tap into their creativity with these projects.
