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.
This Dad Shared His Family’s Tech Policy On TikTok & It’s The Sweetest Document On Earth
If he makes this into $10 PDF printable, best believe I’m buying it.
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Age makes it clear who created the magic and who harumphed the whole month.
Your Brain Doesn't Reach Adulthood Until Age 32, According To A New Study
And everyone who survived their 20s said, “Amen.”
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‘Tis the season for sweet treats that don’t require 87 niche ingredients to make.
23 Gifts That Will Actually Change Your Life
Scary Mommy editors share the game-changers we’d want for Christmas if we didn’t own them already.
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What was wrong with pen and paper again?
16 Beauty Products Tweens Are Asking For This Year, According To Real Kids’ Christmas Lists
We went straight to the source.
Angel Tree TikToks Are Going Viral, Some For Being Good & Others For Being Grinch-ey
There is, in fact, a right way to give.
How 5 Real Moms Are Standing Up To ICE In Their Neighborhoods
“Moms have empathy. They also get shit done.”
The Best Beauty Buys Of 2025, From Someone Who Tries Products For A Living
This year’s new drops (and new-to-me finds) that stood above the rest.
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As though they didn’t just get us through a pandemic...
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Most men still see themselves as the main character of the family, and this dad says that’s “bullsh*t.”
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They’re nutritious and delicious.
11 Cheap Recipes To Feed A Crowd, Since It’s Gathering Season
Use when the whole family’s in town and they’ll be here at 6 o’clock.
'All The Empty Rooms' Is Coming To Netflix Dec. 1, So Schedule Your Therapy Accordingly
“I wish that we could transport all Americans to stand in one of those bedrooms for just a few minutes.”
Florida Becomes First State To Adopt “Phoenix Declaration,” An Education Policy From The Authors Of Project 2025
Can we get a list of those “objective truths”? I just want to see something...
A Mom On Reddit Asked How Other Parents Are So Organized & Clearly We All Have The Same Question
Friendly reminder: You’re probably just not seeing where they slip up.
13 Inexpensive Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes, Because A $50 Six-Cheese Macaroni Ain’t It This Year
Simple is still delicious.
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.
