Katie Garrity

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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not alone

A Mom Admitted To Feeling Alone In Her Regret Of Motherhood

By Katie Garrity

Surprisingly, she was met with much support on Reddit.

no candles, PLEASE

Every Dad Needs To See This Foolproof Guide To Mother's Day Gifts

By Katie Garrity

Don't mess this up, my guy!

Parenting

Disney World Mom Nicki Marie Brings A Double Stroller For Her 8- & 10-Year-Olds

By Katie Garrity

“Just know that your teenager wants to sit in the younger sibling’s stroller...”

seven decades of magic

Disneyland Is Celebrating Its 70th Anniversary — Here's Why That's A Big Deal For Your Family

By Katie Garrity

Consider this your ultimate guide to Disneyland’s 70th Celebration (including deets on ticket deals).

ZZZZZZZZ

Kylie Kelce Explains Why She Lets Her Husband Jason Sleep While She Takes Care Of Their Newborn At Night

By Katie Garrity

This makes sense if you have a gaggle of kids!

LOVE this!

Serena Williams Set to Executive Produce TV Series Based On A Taylor Jenkins Reid Bestselling Tennis Novel

By Katie Garrity

'Carrie Soto Is Back' follows a female tennis player making the comeback of her life.

why is this a debate?

A Mom Was Left Totally Confused After Being Praised For Not Putting Shorts On Under Her Daughter's Dress

By Katie Garrity

She was thanked for not being that “type of mom.”

oh hell no

Julia Fox Claims Her Ex-Husband Had A Baptism For Her Son Without Her Permission

By Katie Garrity

"Don’t gaslight me."

feels...icky

A Gen Alpha Kid-Influencer "Content House" Has Gone Viral. Should People Be Concerned?

By Katie Garrity

Is this girl power or child exploitation?

Dad Mode

‘One Tree Hill’ Star Tyler Hilton Loves Being On The Road — But Being A Dad Always Comes First

By Katie Garrity

The singer-songwriter and dad of two talks to Scary Mommy about music, his new children’s books, and how being a stay-at-home parent is not for the weak.

YAY!

YouTube Sensation Ms. Rachel And Her Husband Welcome Baby No. 2 Via Surrogate

By Katie Garrity

The couple is already parents to son Thomas, 7

right to jail

This Woman Wonders If She Overreacted After Her Husband Ate All Her Birthday Cupcakes Without Asking

By Katie Garrity

He claims that he didn’t know she wanted them.

new study

A Now-Viral Study Shows The Stark Difference In Popular Baby Names Between Blue And Red States

By Katie Garrity

Their findings are...pretty jarring.

swim tips

This Water Safety Tip From A Swim Instructor Has People Divided

By Katie Garrity

Some found the tip hard to implement.

love whatever this is

A Group Of College Students Started A TikTok Channel To Teach "Sex Ed For Guys" And It's Working

By Katie Garrity

The school project has now gone viral.

kids need connection

Five Times Parents Should Put Down Their Phones, According To A Parent Coach

By Katie Garrity

We need to be practicing what we preach.

let's party

One Reddit User Wonders If A 9:30 A.M. Birthday Party Is "Too Early"

By Katie Garrity

She’s thinking of booking the slot for her 4-year-old.

lock it up

ER Doctor Shares What Items She Keeps Locked Away In Her House

By Katie Garrity

"Little kids and big kids need layers of protection between them and some household products."

no child left behind?

Teachers Say Parents’ Lack Of Prioritizing School Work Causes Learning Gaps, According To New Study

By Katie Garrity

Student test scores are *worse* than before the pandemic started.

make it lighter for her

This Dad Didn't Realize How Taxing The Mental Load Of Parenting Was Until He Was Left On His Own

By Katie Garrity

The reception to his confession was...mixed.