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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This Mom Is Teaching Her Young Kids Financial Literacy In A Fun, Age-Appropriate Way
"I want them to have a healthy relationship with money."
This Mom Shared A Gut-Wrenching Video On Her Last Day Of Maternity Leave
"You can't do it all. You can't give 100% to everything."
This Boy Mom Wants To Know How Parents Are Raising Sons To Not Be "Bad Men"
"I am fearful that my son could turn into someone that I didn't raise."
This Overwhelmed Mom Says These "Slap In The Face" Parenting Reminders Help Center Her
When you feel like you might lose your s**t...
This Parenting Coach Has Some Key Advice On How To Deal With Your Kid's Bad Attitude
This is a pretty hot take.
This Dad Says That His Kids Should Come Second To Marriage In Family Priorities
"I'm spending time with your mom, and she's first."
This Millennial Wants To Know If College Kids Even "Go Out" Anymore
“Our whole week revolved around going out Thursday through Saturday.”
Woman's "Hot Take" Goes Viral After Saying Dogs Should Be Allowed Everywhere Babies Are Allowed
"Should we put human lives ahead of dog lives?"
What Are "Room Parties"? One Woman Recalls Her Parents Unique Idea
"You never knew if your room was gonna be chosen or not."
One Woman Wonders If It's Normal That She Doesn't Track Her Spouse's Location
Safety issue or trust issue?
This Mom Wants To Know Why Parents Don’t RSVP To Kid’s Birthday Parties Anymore
"I'm just so confused because when I was a kid in the 90s, we all had ragers."
This Mom Cannot Believe Parents Solicit Last-Minute Babysitters On The Internet
"Maybe I’m a helicopter mom but no way am I hiring a random without meeting them first..."
The “FAFO” Parenting Style Is All About Letting Kids Figure It Out
Natural consequences, people!
'The View' Host Sara Haines Called Her Dad "Hot" Four Times On TV & People Had Thoughts
"I'm not attracted to him. He's just hot."
This Mom Asked Her Daughter To Lower Her Babysitting Rate
"Parents, stop. This is ridiculous."
This Mom Calls Out The Fact That Moms Actually Can't "Go Back To Work" After Kids Are In Elementary School
"They deserve a mom who isn’t multitasking herself into a frazzled rage."
This Mom Says Don't Go To Family-Friendly Restaurants If You "Have An Intolerance" For Children
She recalled an awkward confrontation with an older man.
This Mom Says That Pajama Days Have Gotten Out Of Control At School
"My third grader is over it."
Here Are The Top Baby Names That Could Go Extinct In 2025
Is your name going extinct?
This Mom Says If You Want Kids, You Better Work Out A Sleep Schedule With Your Partner
If you value sleep and also want kids, you need to listen to this!
