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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Baby Name Expert Lists Top Girl Names From The '80s That Did Not Age Well
Sorry Lindsay, Heather, and Courtney!
Tom Brady Shades Taylor Swift & K.C. Chiefs For Only Having "14-Year-Old Girl" Fans
Brady poked fun at the pop star during his Netflix roast.
Mom Podcasters Go Viral After Saying It's "Weird" To Go To Disney Without Kids
"Disney adults are the weird ones."
Mom Shares Her "Unpopular Opinion" About Picking Up After Messy Kids In Restaurants
Several past and present restaurant servers weighed in with their takes.
This Mom Refuses To Communicate Life Updates To Her In-Laws: "I'm Not His Kin-Keeper"
“I communicate with my side of the family. You communicate with your side of the family.”
TikTok Mom Lists Top 4 Signs To Tell If You're A Mom "In The Trenches"
This is so spot on.
This Mom Wonders Where All The "Hate" Is Coming From For Older Moms: "We Are Still Moms!"
“You do not just stop being a mom.”
Mom Asks If She’s Wrong For Making Her Daughter Shower At School After P.E
Her daughter repeatedly said how uncomfortable she was.
This Mom Doesn't Go Anywhere Alone With Her Kids Until She “Scouts” The Location First With A Second Pair Of Hands
"I bring my husband, I bring my mom, whoever."
A U.S. Rep. Blasts Bill That Would License Lactation Consults In Connecticut: “Nobody Needs To Be Taught How To Breastfeed”
Despite her horrific, misguided views, the bill passed.
Mom Says She Shaves Her 11-Year-Old's "Little Unibrow And Little Peach Fuzz" So She Feels "Comfortable"
The internet had mixed reactions to her honest moment.
Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents
“The worst part is it’s kind of not common...”
This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week
A Loungefly dupe for $14.99?!
This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips
"Please understand ... it is not a family reunion."
Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids
“Do not waive liability for your kid to go jump in a sh*tty little trampoline park.”
Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video
"We open it next to the sink because we never know what we're gonna find."
This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"
"Consider this your warning..."
Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover
The mom accused the host of making her kids “obese.”
A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"
“We have raised children to think that they are absolutely the most important person in any room.”
This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video
“It doesn’t benefit him to change.”
