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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side eye

Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard Were Met With Criticism After Joking That Dax Would Never "Kill His Wife” Like "A Lot Of Men Do"

By Katie Garrity

They have been accused of making light of domestic violence.

wow

Daughters Are Saying "I Feel Pretty Today!" In Front Of Their Moms To See Their Reactions

By Katie Garrity

And...the results were very telling!

so true

Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase: "We're Pregnant!"

By Katie Garrity

"Who the f**l is we?" she asked.

good to know

This Neuroscientist Says Kids Shouldn't Play Tackle Football Until Turning 14

By Katie Garrity

He's also a former WWE wrestler.

time to jam

The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Soundtrack Is Now Available For Yoto Players

By Katie Garrity

Huntr/x girls to the world!

call 911

This Husband Spends 8 Hours In The Bathroom On His Days Off & His Wife Is Asking For Help

By Katie Garrity

Choosing to leave is not an option, she says.

helicopter parents, this is for you

You Should Only Be Reaching Out To Your College-Aged Kid Once A Week, Says Author

By Katie Garrity

We know it's hard!

totally worth it!

As A Mom, These 13 Items Are Worth The Splurge When Packing For Disney

By Katie Garrity

Some of these items I'd never even think to pack before we went!

these are all so valid

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest S**t That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

By Katie Garrity

Did you know your belly button could move?

TOO REAL

Adam Sandler's New Song Should Be Every 40+ Year Old’s Anthem

By Katie Garrity

WE’RE TIRED!

book the trip!

I Checked Out The New Evermore Resort In Orlando And Realized I’d Been Vacationing All Wrong

By Katie Garrity

I was always "go, go, go," and now I'm "chill, chill, chill"!

brilliant!

A Mom Received A Wild Letter From Her Kid's School And Parents Are *Loving* The Vibe

By Katie Garrity

All schools should do this!

girl power

USA Rugby Star Ilona Maher Has Her Own Barbie Doll!

By Katie Garrity

*adds to cart*

more of this, please

Watch This Group Of Dudes Unpack Why They Feel "Embarrassed" To Give Flowers

By Katie Garrity

More deep conversations like this need to be had by men!

games only

Do Not Go To Your Kids' Sports Practices — Ever, Says Abby Wambach

By Katie Garrity

“This is their time.”

data driven

This Woman Printed Out A "What To Expect" Chart To Help Her Partner Understand Her Menstrual Cycle

By Katie Garrity

Brilliant or is the bar for men in hell?

what a doll!

Joanna Gaines Has Her Own Barbie Doll *And* Her Very Own Dreamhouse!

By Katie Garrity

Bring on the shiplap and farmhouse sink!

let's throw it back

Millennial Mom Shares 8 Ways She Parents Her Kids "Like It's 1985"

By Katie Garrity

There’s something to be said for old school parenting ways.

love this

This Mom's Adorable Story About Coparenting Is The Small Joy You Need Today

By Katie Garrity

"She thinks we're all just little besties."

cut her some slack

An Educational Neuroscience Expert Says That "Normal Tween Girl Drama" Is Actually Their Brain On Overload

By Katie Garrity

Dr. Chelsey Hauge Zavaleta breaks down the five signals that your tween girl's brain is stuck in chronic disregulation.

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