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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it's true

Mom Says Voluntarily Involved Grandparents Are A "Top-Tier" Bragging Point For Parents

ByKatie Garrity

"The worst part is it's kind of not common..."

take my money

This Is Not A Drill: Aldi Is Dropping Some Affordable & Adorable Disney Merch Next Week

ByKatie Garrity

A Loungefly dupe for $14.99?!

not cool

This Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On School Field Trips

ByKatie Garrity

"Please understand ... it is not a family reunion."

she fought the law

Lawyer Mom Explains Why She Never Signs Liability Waivers For Her Kids

ByKatie Garrity

"Do not waive liability for your kid to go jump in a sh**ty little trampoline park."

gross!

Mom Blindly Goes Through Her Son's School Backpack In Hilarious Video

ByKatie Garrity

"We open it next to the sink because we never know what we're gonna find."

it's a lot

This Mom Says Anyone Who Thinks The 2 to 3 Kids Transition Is Easy Is A "Liar"

ByKatie Garrity

"Consider this your warning..."

food fight

Mom Reems Out Fellow Parent For Serving Donuts At A Sleepover

ByKatie Garrity

The mom accused the host of making her kids “obese.”

hey teacher

A Teacher Says The Problem With Kids Today Is Their Parents: "Your Kids Are Not Special"

ByKatie Garrity

“We have raised children to think that they are absolutely the most important person in any room.”

sad truth?

This Woman Says Your Husband Will Never Change Because He Actually Doesn’t Care In “Harsh Truth” Video

ByKatie Garrity

“It doesn’t benefit him to change.”

gigi and papa

Here Are The Most Popular Grandparent Nicknames In America, According To A New Study

ByKatie Garrity

Some of these were a bit surprising!

helping out?

Mom Gives Ten-Month-Old Son Household Chores To Show Babies "Are Capable"

ByKatie Garrity

She says he loves helping out.

the audacity

A Nanny Went Viral For Exposing Screenshots Of Parents’ Entitled Messages

ByKatie Garrity

Some parents even thought she would be enticed by free housing and no pay.

if you gotta go

This Mom Was Issued A Fine After Her 4-Year-Old Son's Bathroom Emergency At A Park

ByKatie Garrity

"What did they expect us to do?" the mom said. "Using the bathroom is a right."

what would you do?

This Mom Refuses To Send Her 7-Year-Old Son To A “Kids Only” Birthday Party

ByKatie Garrity

“If I can’t be at this birthday party, unfortunately, my son will not be attending.”

yes please

A Mom Shares The One Thing All Moms Want For Mother's Day: Zero Decisions, Zero Planning

ByKatie Garrity

"She wants a day where she can shut her f**king brain off."

ten vs. ten

Dove's New Ad Highlights The Impact Of Anti-Aging Skincare Trends On 10-Year-Old Girls

ByKatie Garrity

“When did 10-year-olds start worrying about wrinkles and getting older?"

new rules

This Mom's Strict Rules For Her Twin Tweens Has the Internet Shook

ByKatie Garrity

Some TikTok users thought she was taking things too far.

fashion emergency

Nike's Skimpy US Women's Olympic Uniforms Are Being Heavily Criticized By Athletes

ByKatie Garrity

The popular sportswear brand has responded to the negative reaction.

words matter

New Study Reveals Top Negative Words Used By Today’s Parents When Speaking To Kids

ByKatie Garrity

Plus, the top parenting styles today’s parents lean into.

yikes

The Internet Has A Strong Reaction To Mom Podcasters Who Don't Want To Hear Your Birth Story

ByKatie Garrity

“They honestly think, ‘I’m the first person in the history of the world to have a baby.’”