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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movie news

Anne Hathaway Is Set To Star In Film Adaptation Of Author Colleen Hoover's Thriller 'Verity'

By Katie Garrity

The jury is still out on who she will play in the film.

patience is key

Are You A "Present But Unpleasant" Mom? Here's How To Fix That

By Katie Garrity

"Take advantage of the resources that you have."

Read on!

BookToker Says He Has Found The "Cheat Code" To Being A Good Partner

By Katie Garrity

All roads lead to male characters written by women!

You okay, OK?

Watch The Prayer Video That Oklahoma State Superintendent Wants To Be Required Viewing For Students

By Katie Garrity

Two of the state's largest districts say they won't show the video, in which Superintendent Ryan Walters prays for the president-elect.

i'm coming over

Woman Says "Treat Fridays" Is The Best Way To Get To Know Your Kids' Friends

By Katie Garrity

You will be the coolest mom to all the teenagers.

fly birdie

This Mom’s Laid Back Parenting Approach For Her Adult Children Includes No Rules Or Expectations

By Katie Garrity

"I had 18 years of their lives to do my job."

who's in the wrong

A Georgia Mom Was Arrested After Letting Her 10-Year-Old Walk Alone Into Town

By Katie Garrity

A concerned bystander called the police.

bonus mom life

Woman Praised For What She Tells Her Stepdaughter When She’s Away From Her Mom

By Katie Garrity

“One of the hardest most rewarding roles.”

must be nice!

This Mom Gives The Perfect Example Of How Different It Feels To Be A Default Parent

By Katie Garrity

"I never get to clock out."

sweet dreams!

This Pediatrician Says Your Teen Should Get Ready For Bed By 7:30

By Katie Garrity

Is that even possible in today's world?

oh..that's not..

A New Netflix Movie Time Travels Back To 2003 & It's All Wrong

By Katie Garrity

I was a high schooler in 2003, and something is just...off!

what's your type?

Moms: Do You Have A "Type A" Or "Type B" Car?

By Katie Garrity

One mom on TikTok did some boots-on-the-ground reporting.

justified or overkill?

This Mom Cleaned Her Local Library After Being "Absolutely Disgusted" With The Cleanliness

By Katie Garrity

"I really feel like we should expect more from our public places."

odd woman out

This Woman Says Daughters Of “Boy Moms” Do Not Get The Recognition They Deserve

By Katie Garrity

She alludes to the notion that they are treated very differently from their brothers.

so many good ideas!

This Mom Wants To Know What We're All Buying Our Tweens For Christmas This Year

By Katie Garrity

"I don't know what to do for this age. It's so weird."

snoop 2.0

Snoop Dogg Praised His Wife's Unwaivering Support In The Sweetest Way

By Katie Garrity

He sat down with Hoda and Jenna to sing his wife's praises.

bare naked face

Pamela Anderson Goes Makeup-Free On 'The Drew Barrymore Show': "Isn't It Freeing?"

By Katie Garrity

Her choice has inspired others to ditch cosmetics.

it takes...yourself?

This Mom Says We Don't Need The "Blood Village" To Help Raise Our Kids

By Katie Garrity

It might take a village, but we get to choose the village members.

good for her!!!

81-Year-Old Georgia Woman Votes For The First Time After Husband, Who Forbade Her To Vote, Dies

By Katie Garrity

“I never really thought about it.”

laugh in

Parents Who Use Humor May Have Better Relationships With Kids, Study Says

By Katie Garrity

Humor can teach several emotional coping skills.