Katie McPherson is the associate editor of lifestyle for Scary Mommy, where she edits and reports on all things lifestyle, pregnancy, parenting, and products. She edits and oversees Scary Mommy’s Had to Share series, which highlights the holy grail products that editors and contributors swear by. She pens the occasional essay, and loves diving deep into reported features about all things related to health and children’s safety.
Katie’s career began as an intern at a local health magazine, where she later served as associate editor, until taking a copywriting role within a major hospital’s marketing department. There she worked closely with OB-GYNs, midwives, and other birth providers to promote their labor and delivery services, sparking her interest in covering women’s health. She then worked at a children’s hospital, where she learned firsthand about the intricacies of health care access and how policy affects children’s safety and well-being. She joined Romper as a part-time writer in 2019 while freelancing. Her bylines have also appeared in HuffPost, VeryWell, The Daily Beast, and other regional publications in the Southeast. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida.
When she’s AFK, Katie is usually busy chasing her son down, reminding him that he is not Johnny Knoxville, or checking out a new local brewery with her husband. She enjoys boxing and horseback riding, and is currently reading whatever romantasy is trending on #booktok. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
These Thrifted Gift Ideas From TikTok Are So Cute & Inexpensive
Consider your pennies pinched.
5 New Things To Try In Bed This Month If Your Winter Sex Needs A Little Spice
Bonus points: They’re free or very low cost.
The 20 Best Books Of The Year, According To Amazon Editors
2025 gave us so many exceptional new reads.
17 Books To Read This Winter That Feel Like A Warm Hug
The stakes are low, the settings are cozy, and the romances are delicious.
The FDA Is Removing Black Box Breast Cancer Warning From Hormone Replacement Therapies
Menopause experts have wanted this for decades.
“Salsa Is A Vegetable” & Other Affordable Food Advice From A Nutritional Psychiatrist
Potatoes count as vegetables, alright?!
Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Are Reportedly Returning For 'The Mummy 4'
Can this be true, tell me can this be real? How can I put into words what I feel?
Want To Switch Up Your Sex Routine? Add A Mirror To Your Bedroom, Experts Say
“Mirror play” is an inexpensive way to spice things up.
13 Easy Work Lunch Recipes, Because Eating Out Every Day Is Not In The Budget
As in easy to make, easy to transport, and easy to reheat.
Would You Buy A Toilet Camera That Analyzes Your Poop? Yes, It’s A Real Thing
No, it can’t see your butthole.
Experts Say Parents Should Keep This Surprising Item In Their First Aid Kits
You may never need it, but if you do, you’ll be so glad it was on hand.
This Woman On TikTok Has The Best Inexpensive Gift Ideas For Kids
My kid is absolutely getting a box of “interesting trash” this year.
12 Inexpensive Meals That Stretch To Feed Your Whole Family Or Leave You With Leftovers
Our dollars have to go further than ever before.
28 New Family-Friendly Movies & Shows To Watch On Netflix In November
New seasons of Stranger Things and Great British Baking Show? Goodbye, social life.
The FDA Approved A New Menopause Drug To Treat Hot Flashes
It’s expected to roll out in the U.S. this November.
Is Dry Shampoo Good For Dogs, Or Should I Skip Straight To Real Baths?
What vets think of this new pet product category.
Need To Say No To Expensive Holiday Obligations? Try This Script From An Expert
You’ve crunched the numbers... and that annual gift exchange with friends isn’t in your budget.
How To Explain Holiday Spending Limits To Your Kids, Especially If You Had More To Give In 2024
Teaching them that finances fluctuate is also a gift.
You Can Serve Thanksgiving For $40 With This Aldi Meal Deal
The grocer curated a shopping list that feeds 10 people.
Everything Parents Should Know About Sora, OpenAI’s New “Brain Rot” App
Cybersecurity experts fear how children’s likenesses will be used against them if they try Sora.
