Katie is an Editor for Scary Mommy, covering news stories on parenting, celebrity, and viral internet moments. Since joining BDG, she’s become one of the site’s top writers with original scoops and viral articles, showcasing everyday parents sharing the messy reality of life. Several underground scoops uncovered by Katie have later made the rounds on several major media outlets including Today and CNN.
She has freelanced for over 12 years, writing news content for several outlets including Distractify and Cuteness. Her essays have been featured in Thought Catalog and Clean Plates. During her writing career, she has had several stories featured on TMZ and The Huffington Post.
Katie has a degree in English with a minor in Writing from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She is Google Analytics and Google Adwords certified and spent eight years as a Social Media Manager for a major automotive marketing agency.
In her free time, she’s hanging with her 3-year-old daughter and husband, planning their next family trip, and watching restocking videos on TikTok. Katie is a total Swiftie. Her favorite Taylor Swift album is ‘Evermore,’ but she’s currently in her Reputation era.
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A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States
Their findings are...pretty jarring.
This Water Safety Tip From A Swim Instructor Has People Divided
Some found the tip hard to implement.
A Group Of College Students Started A TikTok Channel To Teach "Sex Ed For Guys" And It's Working
The school project has now gone viral.
Five Times Parents Should Put Down Their Phones, According To A Parent Coach
We need to be practicing what we preach.
One Reddit User Wonders If A 9:30 A.M. Birthday Party Is "Too Early"
She’s thinking of booking the slot for her 4-year-old.
ER Doctor Shares What Items She Keeps Locked Away In Her House
"Little kids and big kids need layers of protection between them and some household products."
Teachers Say Parents’ Lack Of Prioritizing School Work Causes Learning Gaps, According To New Study
Student test scores are *worse* than before the pandemic started.
This Dad Didn't Realize How Taxing The Mental Load Of Parenting Was Until He Was Left On His Own
The reception to his confession was...mixed.
'White Lotus' Star Aimee Lou Wood Responded To The Commentary About Her Teeth
She previously struggled with not being “conventional-looking enough” for many roles.
An Old 'Boy Meets World' Clip Is Going Viral Where Cory & Topanga Look To Buy A House For $80K
What would that mortgage even look like?
People Are Reminiscing About McDonald's In The ‘90s After Photo Of 2025 PlayPlace Goes Viral
Some people couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
Google AI Can Now Guess The Age Of Kids To Monitor Content Access
Is this good or...so bad?
Watch Millie Bobby Brown Call Out Internet Bullies Knocking Her Appearance
She actually called out journalists by name in her post.
Watch This Dad's Epiphany About How Kids Treat Moms Way Differently Than Dads
He never understood why his wife was always burnt out...
Mom Uses Her Upcoming Disney Trip As A Reason Why Parenting Today Is Causing Major Burnout
“You just like showed up, booked your hotel, bought your ticket, and everything else worked out.”
6 Best Kid-Friendly Road Trip Destinations From Chicago
These trips will take you 10 hours or less!
ICE Agents Detained A Father During School Drop-Off In A Chicago Neighborhood
Acero Schools officials say the father was picked up with two children in their car.
Peppa Pig’s Mom, Mummy Pig, Is Pregnant With A Third Piglet!
Congrats are in order!
Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen Flew With Her Newborn To Make A Close House Vote She Could Not Do Remotely
She’s still on maternity leave.
Joanna Gaines Admits To Using A Tracking App To "Stalk" Her Four Teens
She even tracks their speed while driving.
