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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not a flex

Podcaster Parents Admit To Making Seatmate's Life "Miserable" After He Refused To Switch Seats With Them

By Katie Garrity

And they were laughing while retelling this story!

ok erika...

Erika Kirk Worries Women Are “Relying on the Government” For Support Instead Of Their Husbands

By Katie Garrity

She specifically targeted "career-driven" women.

really?

Travis Kelce Claims He and Taylor Swift Have “Never Once” Had An Argument During Their 2.5-Year Relationship

By Katie Garrity

And...we're not sure how to feel.

so smart!

This Woman Shared The Most Genius Gift To Get Your Neighbors This Holiday Season

By Katie Garrity

She says it saves her so much time and money!

ho ho oh no

This Mom Encourages Parents To Lie About Santa Claus For As Long As They Can

By Katie Garrity

She said she wishes she hadn't told her daughter the truth.

oh hell no

This Woman Wants To Know If She's In The Wrong For Barring Her Sister’s Family From Coming To Thanksgiving

By Katie Garrity

Her entire family has hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Support, Rest, Relief

The Wellness Mom Gift Guide: 17 Editor-Loved Picks

By Katie Garrity

She carries the emotional load, the mental load, and honestly, most of the literal load, too — give her something that helps lighten at least one of them.

Unplug & Play

18 Analog Gifts If You’re Craving A Digital Detox

By Katie Garrity

From puzzles to paint-by-numbers to screen-free storytelling, these picks make downtime feel intentional, joyful, and actually relaxing.

good question

This New Mom Wonders How Working Parents Spend Quality Time With Their Young Kids Sleeping 7 PM To 7 AM

By Katie Garrity

Seasoned parents had some very thoughtful answers for the worried mom.

we're doomed

This Teacher Says Her High School Students Can't Even Sit Still To Watch A Movie

By Katie Garrity

Her comments were filled with suggestions and... empathy.

should babysitters also clean up?

This Mom Wonders Why Babysitters Don't Even Clean Up The Messes *They* Made While Working

By Katie Garrity

"...For $35 fricking dollars an hour!"

interesting take!

This Grandma Says There's Nothing Wrong With Leaving In-Law Spouses Out Of Family Vacations

By Katie Garrity

It’s okay to have family trips that don’t include every branch of the family tree.

okay...

A Mom Is Refusing To Volunteer At School This Holiday Season To Preserve Her Mental Health

By Katie Garrity

“It's that time of year where my kid's school asked for a million things of parents.”

sad but true

This High School Teacher Lists Things Students Do *Now* That Would Send Our High School Selves "Into A Coma"

By Katie Garrity

“There is such a lack of care that goes into everything.”

how?!

Kids Need To Be Praised 100 Times A Day For Parents To See Behavioral Changes, Says Doctor & Parent Coach

By Katie Garrity

That number quadruples if you have a neurodivergent kiddo.

bridezilla?

A Bride Is "Furious" After Her Sister-In-Law Refused To Attend Her Child-Free Destination Wedding

By Katie Garrity

"We absolutely are not going to leave our child alone in our home country."

vaccinate!

Whooping Cough Cases In Texas Quadrupled In Number Since Last Year

By Katie Garrity

A health alert has been issued in Texas amid a surge in whooping cough cases.

your presence is the present

A Mom Asked For Budget-Friendly Gifts For All The Birthday Parties Her Kid Goes To & Other Moms Totally Came Through

By Katie Garrity

Now, more than ever, we need ideas like this!

booked and busy

7 Books To Gift Your Tween Who Hates To Read

By Katie Garrity

These might be the key to getting your stubborn kid's nose in a book!

not holding back

This Dad Says That Parents Of “iPad Kids” Are “Borderline Abusive” In Viral TikTok

By Katie Garrity

He shared his take after seeing a family on screens at a local McDonald's.