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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go back to bed!

Mom Wonders If She's In The Wrong For Making Her Kids Sleep In On The Weekends

By Katie Garrity

They typically get up as early as 4 AM...

listen closely

Here's Your Guide To All That Red Pill Lingo You Might Overhear Your Teen Saying

By Katie Garrity

Do you know about the "80/20 Rule"?

the audacity

A Minnesota Family Is Facing A Lawsuit Over Their Kids' Basketball Hoop

By Katie Garrity

The neighbor has filed a suit to get the hoop completely removed.

YES!!!

This Female-Owned & Operated Business Just Announced Their Child Care Credit For All Employees

By Katie Garrity

They reimburse 100% of childcare costs for children under public school age.

looking back

Millennials: Did Your Parents Pick You Up From School On 9/11?

By Katie Garrity

Or did you watch it on TV with the rest of your class?

good for ben

Ben Affleck Had The Perfect Response To His Son's Request For An Expensive Pair Of Shoes

By Katie Garrity

“Those sneakers are $6,000 dollars, what are you talking about?”

closed up

Six Flags Announces One Of Its Parks Will Close After 2025 Season

By Katie Garrity

The park's final operating day is slated for Sunday, November 2, 2025.

check your meat!

16 Different Meat Products Are Being Recalled After Customers Complained Of Bad Color & Taste

By Katie Garrity

Smith Packing has recalled 18,792 pounds of different ready-to-eat sausage, sliced meat, and poultry products.

well said

Robert De Niro’s Response On The News Of His Daughter Coming Out As Trans Is Worth Noting

By Katie Garrity

Big points for Bobby D!

Parenting

Should Young Children Be Taken To "Non-Kid" Movies?

By Katie Garrity

One woman wants to "normalize" keeping your kids home if the movie is not for young kids.

fighting back

ACLU Sues Trump Administration For Funding Disruptions To Head Start Child-Care Program

By Katie Garrity

The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Health and Human Services has taken measures to dismantle Head Start without Congressional approval.

PEE-SA

TikTok Mom Has A Potty Training PSA For All The Little Girl Dads Out There

By Katie Garrity

"A little detail that can make a big difference."

get ahead of this!

This Mom Is Sharing Red Pill Lingo She Heard Her Tween Son Repeating, So You Can Get Ahead Of It

By Katie Garrity

"It starts very subtly..."

solid advice

Jason and Travis Kelce Gave A Mom Some Hilarious Advice On How To Deal With Her "Feral Children"

By Katie Garrity

The laugh-out-loud clip came from their “New Heights” podcast.

LEAVE HER ALONE

A Misprint In Beloved Internet Grandma’s Cookbook Goes Viral & People Are Riding At Dawn For Babs

By Katie Garrity

Their parents say that they just need a "chance."

Parenting

This Stepmom Wants Her Husband To Stay Home With His Bio Kids Whenever They're Around

By Katie Garrity

He would rather go out and play poker.

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).