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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Oh sweet girl

A Pregnant Woman Asked What Hobbies She Should Do During Her Maternity Leave & The Comments Were F**king Hilarious

By Katie Garrity

"I need ideas of what to do when I'm home all day with them."

watch and learn, dads

Watch This Masterclass In Girl Dad After This Man’s Daughter Worries She's Getting Her Period

By Katie Garrity

Calm, cool, collected!

so true

This Mom Says That Having Three Kids In The '90s Is Having Five Kids Today

By Katie Garrity

She also made some other funny comparisons.

good question

Is There A Women's Hobby Equivalent To Men's Golfing?

By Katie Garrity

We're stumped!

EYE ROLL

This Mom Received A Reprimanding Note From Her Kid's School After Sending Pretzels For A Snack

By Katie Garrity

Justified or ridiculous?

to each their own?

This Husband “Hates” When His Wife Takes A Shower Without Him & The Internet Is Weirded Out

By Katie Garrity

Bro, GIVE HER SPACE!

new parenting trend

The "Cat vs. Dog” Parenting Style Could Be The Trick To Getting Your Teen To Open Up

By Katie Garrity

If you've been acting like a needy dog, it might be time to switch to black cat energy!

let's do lunch

New Study Shows Parents Are Paying More To Pack A Kid’s Lunch Than In 2024

By Katie Garrity

That brown bag lunch is gonna cost ya!

small but mighty state

Rhode Island Becomes First State to Mandate Workplace Accommodations for Menopause

By Katie Garrity

More of this, please!

here we go again

Moms Are Wondering WTF Is Going On With Homecoming Dress Trends Nowadays

By Katie Garrity

“She is texting me pictures of what I can only refer to as if a handkerchief and plastic wrap had a baby, and then you put some holes in it...”

bro, really?!

The Internet Is Fuming After This Boyfriend Ate All His Girlfriend's Marathon Snacks During Her Race

By Katie Garrity

He had one job.

good point

This Mom Says We Need To Call Out Our Kids For Being Annoying More

By Katie Garrity

It'll do them a world of good in the end.

is this true for you?

This Trauma Expert Says No Siblings Have The Same Childhood, Even When Living In The Same House

By Katie Garrity

Eldest daughters, this one’s for you.

no braxleigh in brooklyn

This Mom Living In Brooklyn Noticed An Interesting Baby Name Trend In Her Neighborhood

By Katie Garrity

"I guess, in Brooklyn, we're going in the complete opposite direction..."

*deep breaths*

Florida Plans To End All State Vaccine Mandates, Including For Schools

By Katie Garrity

Vaccination rates amongst kindergartners are on the decline nationally.

c's get degrees

This Mom Doesn't Care About Her Kids' Grades & Honestly, Her Points Makes Sense

By Katie Garrity

"I truly don't care."

happiest place on earth????

This Teacher Says That Some Of The Most "Atrocious Parenting" They've Seen Has Been At Disney World

By Katie Garrity

"It's literally painful sometimes to be near some of these families..."

make the list...check it twice

Tired Of Being A Stress Ball Of Rage In December? Introducing: Organized Christmas

By Katie Garrity

Seriously, trying this!

funny or rude?

This Woman Shared The Lunch Her Husband Packed Her For Work & The Internet Is Not Having It

By Katie Garrity

It just kept getting worse and worse...

go coach!

Every Sports Parent Needs To Hear This Coach's Speech About Sideline Etiquette

By Katie Garrity

Parents, it's never that serious.

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