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 High School Teacher Says Her Students Don't Read Anymore
"The literacy crisis is upon us."
This Mom's Wholesome Christmas Text To The Family Group Chat Is The Best Thing You'll Hear Today
Her emoji use was spot on.
This Mom Thrifted Her Four-Year-Old's Entire Christmas Gift Haul And Saved Hundreds Of Dollars
Thrifting everything is also such an act of love!
This Mom's Video Of Flipping The Holiday Roles Hits A Little Too Close To Come
What if dads were in charge of all the holiday magic?
Podcaster Heather McMahan Shares Her Hilarious Experience Entering A Family Heavy On Gift-Giving
Are you from a “present family”?
This Is Your Reminder To Do That Huge Annual House Purge Before Christmas
The gifts are coming, so you better make room!
Patrick From 'The Family Stone' Is The Ultimate In-Law For The Holidays
Be the Patrick this holiday season!
This Therapist Says We Need To Switch Up The Messaging Our Young Boys Receive
"I think we send messages to boys that say it's okay to be angry."
This Mom Decided Not To Initiate Any Holiday Magic Until Her Family Took Charge
“Today is December 13th, and no one has mentioned getting a Christmas tree or decorating for Christmas.”
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum Lala Kent Explains Why She Whitens Her 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Teeth In Photos
She doubled down after criticism.
This Mom Clapped Back After The Internet Said She Was Spoiling Her Child At Christmas
Is there such a thing as buying a kid “too many” presents?
An Estranged Grandma Encourages Other Estranged Grandparents To "Show Up" To Their Grandkids' Events
“Sit in the back if you have to.”
Yoto Mini Speakers For Kids Recalled Due To Burn And Fire Hazards
Over 250,000 speakers marketed for children have been recalled due to a fire risk.
People Are Defending Blue Ivy After Her Dress Was Deemed “Wildly Inappropriate” For A 12-Year-Old
She’s still a child, people!
Man Calls Out Sexism Against Taylor Swift After Matthew McConaughey Appears On TV During Football Game
"You all can now shut up..."
Married Woman Gives Her Simple Tips To Keep The Spark Alive In Your Marriage
"We're a three-times-a-week couple."
Mom Calls Out The Difference Between Men Who Want Kids Vs. Men Who Want To Be Fathers
Yes, there is a huge difference.
Mom Goes Viral After Admitting She Didn't Want To Go To Her Kid's Parent-Teacher Conference
"Sorry if his teacher finds this."
One Woman Shows A Glimpse Of What It Looks Like When Kids Come To The Local Brewery
Should breweries be kid-free?
This Mom Asked For Her Husband To Complete A To-Do List For Her Christmas Present
They didn’t want to spend money, so they tried acts of service instead.
