Katie Bingham-Smith has been a contributor to Scary Mommy in the lifestyle, health, relationship and parenting space for seven years.
She holds a BA in English Literature with a minor in creative writing from Green Mountain college. She’s a regular contributor to AARP The Girlfriend Letter and Grown & Flown. She’d been published in several anthologies as well as Woman’s World and Bangor Metro Magazine, and is currently finishing her first Romance novel.
She lives in Maine with her three kids, two ducks, and a Goldendoodle. When she’s not writing, she’d reading, at the gym, redecorating her home, or spending too much money online.
I'm 50 & This Is What I Want For Christmas
I could say I don’t really care, but I’d be lying.
I Sold My Kids’ Childhood Home & I’m Surprised By How I Feel
I thought this was my forever home.
Kids Growing Up Too Fast? Get A Dog.
It wasn’t a man I craved. It was a dog.
How We Made Co-Parenting Work On Halloween
Because you want your kid to enjoy Halloween, not worry about your feelings.
What The Hell Am I Supposed To Do Now That My Kids Are Grown?
For so long, I was a mom. I still am... but that role has drastically changed.
Nobody Is Getting In The Way Of My Gym Time
And honestly, it’s a little wild that somebody would think I’d give that up.
This TikTok Makeup Trick Really, Really, Really Works
I was blown away.
I Can’t Stop Overthinking Everything. This Trick Helps.
I’d been sitting around obsessing about things I couldn’t control and stuck in a spiral of feeling sorry for myself.
I Stopped Posting My Entire Life On Social Media & I’m So Much Happier
I was experiencing my life again instead of curating it for my followers.
50 Is Right Around The Corner And I Can’t Wait
Don’t use your age as a barrier or excuse.
No Reality Show Will Ever Compare To The First Season Of The Real World
Often imitated, never duplicated.
Forget A Romantic Valentine
It’s more fun celebrating the people you truly love forever and ever.
This Is What No One Tells You About Having Older Kids
I didn’t know that I would miss my older kids while they’re sitting right in front of me.
I Can’t Believe My Time As A Mom Of School-Aged Kids Is Over
I’m definitely not ready.
I’ve Been Single For So Long, I Wonder If I’ve Forgotten How To Be A Partner
I think the desire might even be gone.
My Kids Cut Me Out Of This Holiday Tradition & I Love It
As a mother, it just makes me so happy to watch.
‘Tis The Season For A Big Pre-Holiday Purge
Hand me that trash bag, because I’m going in.
I Don’t Track My Kids. My Method Is So Much Simpler.
Who needs an app? Not me.
My 40s Totally Changed My Relationship With Exercise
Instead of dreading my workouts, I feel incredibly lucky I get to move my body.
Man, I Miss Blockbuster
It was a whole Friday night teen ritual, and I think we should bring it back.
