Marisa LaScala
Senior Parenting & Relationships 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.Â
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Families looking for an obscure name for their babies can try one of these off-the-radar ideas
12 Spooky Halloween Countdown Calendars to Make the Wait for October 31 Fly By
Enjoy a little treat every day—no tricks.
100 Best Family Quotes That Sum Up Your Unbreakable Bond
Sweet and funny sayings that prove blood really is thicker than water.
70 Best Halloween Movies of All Time
From horror classics to family-friendly Halloween movies, these will keep you busy throughout spooky season.
30 Best Non-Scary Halloween Movies of All Time
Adults, teens, and even kids can get in on the scary-movie fun—without having nightmares.
60 Best Kids' Halloween Movies to Watch All Spooky Season Long
From ultimate classics to new favorites, these kid-friendly scary movies are ready for family movie night.
40 Scary Movies for Kids Who Love to Feel Their Hearts Race
You can still pack a lot of scares into PG movies!
25 Best Advent Calendars for Teens Who Deserve a Treat
Beauty products, pop-culture trinkets, and snacks—you can't go wrong!
24 Best Toy Advent Calendars for Kids Who Are Counting Down the Day Until Christmas
Because everyone wants a little treat each day.
35 Best Halloween Toys for Kids Who Just Can't Wait for October 31
From games for toddlers to trendy plush for tweens, these are all treats.
15 Lawn Games That Make Backyard Gatherings More Fun
Giant Jenga is sure to be a hit.
45 Best Non-Candy Halloween Treats to Give to Trick-or-Treaters
They may not have sugar, but these goodies are still pretty sweet.
How and Where to Watch All the 'The Conjuring' Movies in Order
Stream The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun films, either by release date or as they happened.
30 Most Popular Toys That Will Be on Every Kid's List This Year
Get a jump on shopping for holidays and birthdays with these hot, hot, hot toys.
40 Best Toys for 2-Year-Olds
When it comes time to buy a toddler gift, choose from these expert-approved block sets, pretend props, games and open-ended toys.
40 Best Toys for 1-Year-Olds Who Love to Play
These are the toys that toddlers are loving right now.
50 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.
19 Vintage 1970s Baby Girl Names That Are Getting Popular Again
They have a retro ring to them.
Missed out on Labubu? These Alternative Collectible Gifts Might Be Even Better
Ultra-adorable, and more affordable, blind boxes are in your future!
150 Unique Hispanic Girl Names From Around the World
These beautiful and trendy names will be just right for her!
110 Beautiful Long Names for Girls Who Earn Every Letter
Everyone's adding -lynn to the end of their baby names to add that extra bit of uniquness.
100 Other Names for Grandpa That Are Cool and Unique — Just Like Him
Whether he's a Granddude or a Boppa, he's going to love what his grandkids call him.
35 Best LEGO Sets for Adults and Fans Who Want a Challenge
When it comes to LEGO, it's not just for kids!
The 2025 LEGO Advent Calendars Are Here — And They Sell Out Every Year
Minecraft fans will be especially pleased!
How Much Allowance Should You Give Your Kids? Experts Say Here's How to Calculate
The more money responsibility kids have now, the better they'll be with budgets in the long run.
20 Most Popular 1990s Baby Names That Give Seriously Retro Vibes
Goodbye, Michael. Hello, Jacob!
Dinosaur Fans Thrill Over Costco's New 'Jurassic World' LEGO Bundle
Get it while it lasts!
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It's been a long time since we've seen such a strong roster of upcoming releases!
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5 Easter Eggs in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' for Eagle-Eyed Marvel Fans
There are lots of nods to Marvel history hidden in the background.
100 Names for Grandmas That Feel Unique and Cool
There are so many modern nicknames and alternatives to choose from.