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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This Mom's College-Aged Kid & His Friends Always Hang Out At Home During Break — Here's What She Does To Make That Happen
She shared her list of must-dos to be "that house."
This Mom Emailed Her Son’s Soccer Team With “Real Food” Snack Suggestions & Then Faced Some Serious Backlash
She said she couldn't help herself.
Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples
The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.
This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School
"She's always excited to have all these cool days."
Ohio Bill Aims To Make Ejaculating Without Intent To Conceive A Felony
Men could pay up to $10k in fines.
I'm Kind Of Bummed About This One Classroom Rule For My Daughter's Valentine's Day Party
I get the logic behind it but...
Watch This Illinois School Admin Announce A Snow Day To Students In The Most Pure Way
You cannot help but smile!
What Is Panda Parenting? The New Child-Rearing Trend Explained
Can we learn something from our cute cuddly friends?
The "Broken Record Technique" Is The Parenting Hack You Need To Know Now
Use this when your kids cannot take "no" for an answer.
Mom Seeks Advice After Her Husband Continues To Initiate Sex In Front Of Her Kids
"How do I get him to understand how gross this is?"
The Florida Department of Health Launched A Website for "Strong Florida Moms" To Push Pro-Life Values
The organization is also partnered with a pregnancy crisis center.
Chrissy Teigen Was Mom-Shamed For Going Topless In The Bath With Her Kids
And she clapped back in true Teigen fashion.
This Mom Is Teaching Her Young Kids Financial Literacy In A Fun, Age-Appropriate Way
"I want them to have a healthy relationship with money."
This Mom Shared A Gut-Wrenching Video On Her Last Day Of Maternity Leave
"You can't do it all. You can't give 100% to everything."
This Boy Mom Wants To Know How Parents Are Raising Sons To Not Be "Bad Men"
"I am fearful that my son could turn into someone that I didn't raise."
This Overwhelmed Mom Says These "Slap In The Face" Parenting Reminders Help Center Her
When you feel like you might lose your s**t...
This Parenting Coach Has Some Key Advice On How To Deal With Your Kid's Bad Attitude
This is a pretty hot take.
This Dad Says That His Kids Should Come Second To Marriage In Family Priorities
"I'm spending time with your mom, and she's first."
This Millennial Wants To Know If College Kids Even "Go Out" Anymore
“Our whole week revolved around going out Thursday through Saturday.”
Woman's "Hot Take" Goes Viral After Saying Dogs Should Be Allowed Everywhere Babies Are Allowed
"Should we put human lives ahead of dog lives?"
