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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make it lighter for her

This Dad Didn't Realize How Taxing The Mental Load Of Parenting Was Until He Was Left On His Own

By Katie Garrity

The reception to his confession was...mixed.

good for her!!!

'White Lotus' Star Aimee Lou Wood Responded To The Commentary About Her Teeth

By Katie Garrity

She previously struggled with not being “conventional-looking enough” for many roles.

buy a house like it's 1999

An Old 'Boy Meets World' Clip Is Going Viral Where Cory & Topanga Look To Buy A House For $80K

By Katie Garrity

What would that mortgage even look like?

sad!

People Are Reminiscing About McDonald's In The ‘90s After Photo Of 2025 PlayPlace Goes Viral

By Katie Garrity

Some people couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

AI advances

Google AI Can Now Guess The Age Of Kids To Monitor Content Access

By Katie Garrity

Is this good or...so bad?

GOOD FOR HER

Watch Millie Bobby Brown Call Out Internet Bullies Knocking Her Appearance

By Katie Garrity

She actually called out journalists by name in her post.

shocker!

Watch This Dad's Epiphany About How Kids Treat Moms Way Differently Than Dads

By Katie Garrity

He never understood why his wife was always burnt out...

we're so done

Mom Uses Her Upcoming Disney Trip As A Reason Why Parenting Today Is Causing Major Burnout

By Katie Garrity

“You just like showed up, booked your hotel, bought your ticket, and everything else worked out.”

pack up and go

6 Best Kid-Friendly Road Trip Destinations From Chicago

By Katie Garrity

These trips will take you 10 hours or less!

news

ICE Agents Detained A Father During School Drop-Off In A Chicago Neighborhood

By Katie Garrity

Acero Schools officials say the father was picked up with two children in their car.

*snort*

Peppa Pig’s Mom, Mummy Pig, Is Pregnant With A Third Piglet!

By Katie Garrity

Congrats are in order!

actual hero

Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen Flew With Her Newborn To Make A Close House Vote She Could Not Do Remotely

By Katie Garrity

She’s still on maternity leave.

i got my eye on you

Joanna Gaines Admits To Using A Tracking App To "Stalk" Her Four Teens

By Katie Garrity

She even tracks their speed while driving.

Entertainment

The Posh Peanut x Gilmore Girls Clothing Collab Will Transport You Right To Stars Hollow

By Katie Garrity

Is it too soon for another rewatch?

be that house

This Mom's College-Aged Kid & His Friends Always Hang Out At Home During Break — Here's What She Does To Make That Happen

By Katie Garrity

She shared her list of must-dos to be "that house."

too much?

This Mom Emailed Her Son’s Soccer Team With “Real Food” Snack Suggestions & Then Faced Some Serious Backlash

By Katie Garrity

She said she couldn't help herself.

more of this, please

Hospitals Around The Country Are Adding Special Rooms For Grieving Families & Couples

By Katie Garrity

The private space gives parents a moment to breathe.

new perspective

This Dad From Ukraine's Sweet Video Will Stop All Your Gripes About Spirit Days At School

By Katie Garrity

"She's always excited to have all these cool days."

Come again?

Ohio Bill Aims To Make Ejaculating Without Intent To Conceive A Felony

By Katie Garrity

Men could pay up to $10k in fines.

love day

I'm Kind Of Bummed About This One Classroom Rule For My Daughter's Valentine's Day Party

By Katie Garrity

I get the logic behind it but...