Katie McPherson

Katie McPherson is the associate editor of lifestyle for Romper, where she edits and reports on all things lifestyle, pregnancy, parenting, and products. She edits and oversees Romper’s Had to Share series, which highlights the holy grail products that Romper editors and contributors swear by. She pens the occasional essay, and loves diving deep into reported features about all things related to health and children’s safety.

Katie’s career began as an intern at a local health magazine, where she later served as associate editor, until taking a copywriting role within a major hospital’s marketing department. There she worked closely with OB-GYNs, midwives, and other birth providers to promote their labor and delivery services, sparking her interest in covering women’s health. She then worked at a children’s hospital, where she learned firsthand about the intricacies of health care access and how policy affects children’s safety and well-being. She joined Romper as a part-time writer in 2019 while freelancing. Her bylines have also appeared in HuffPost, VeryWell, The Daily Beast, and other regional publications in the Southeast. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida.

When she’s AFK, Katie is usually busy chasing her son down, reminding him that he is not Johnny Knoxville, or checking out a new local brewery with her husband. She enjoys boxing and horseback riding, and is currently reading whatever romantasy is trending on #booktok. You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Divine Dissociation

11 Cozy Video Games To Play If An Alternate Reality Sounds Pretty Great Right Now

By Katie McPherson and Julie Sprankles

Chores in real life? Boo. On your virtual farm? Woo!

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex & Actually Get Somewhere, According To Therapists

By Katie McPherson

Please let it not end in a fight this time.

Child Safety

Do Car Seats Expire? Here’s Why You Should Heed That Date On The Bottom Of The Seat

By Katie McPherson

This is a product you really want to work when it counts.

One-Stop Shop

Stop What You’re Doing: The Children’s Place Clothing Is Now Available On Shein

By Katie McPherson

Get matching family PJs in the same order as your bargain holiday decor.

Dig In

12 Easy Casserole Recipes, From Weeknight Dinners To Thanksgiving Sides

By Katie McPherson

Better preheat your oven now.

"Therapy...?"

The Love Is Blind Season 7 Reunion Questions We *Really* Need Answered

By Samantha Darby and Katie McPherson

Nick and Vanessa, feel free to work off this list.

Chewy, Crisp, Or Chocolatey?

A Dozen Fall Cookie Recipes To Bake Before Your Cozy Movie Marathon

By Katie McPherson

Spiced caramel apple and gingerbread cookies? Say no more.

Open Wide

Do I Really Have To Brush My Dog’s Teeth? How Often?! Vets Weigh In

By Katie McPherson

Go grab that spare toothbrush from under your sink.

All Smiles... Mostly

Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here’s What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them.

By Katie McPherson

Here’s everything you both need to make the most of it.

LMFAO

10 Funny AF Moms You Need To Follow On Instagram

By Katie McPherson

Need a laugh? They’ve got the jokes.

Fashion Faux Paw?

Crocs For Dogs Are A Thing. Here’s When & Where To Get A Pair (Of Four).

By Katie McPherson

Plus, what vets think about putting your dog in shoes.

The Joys Of Aging

Do I Need Glasses? 4 Signs It’s Time For Some Lenses (Or A New Prescription)

By Katie McPherson

Sorry to say, holding the menu an arm’s length away to read it is a red flag.

Mortals See, Mortals Do

Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Is So Happy We All Wanted To Be Marnie

By Katie McPherson

All grown up, we actually are the same — she also loves PSLs, fall candles, and candy corn.

A New Kind Of Meal Prep

20+ Things You’ll Be Glad You Have In Your Family’s Bug-Out Bag

By Katie McPherson

You’re really going to want that solar power bank when the electricity is out.

Hindsight

I Survived The Baby Blues Just To Give Myself The Puppy Blues

By Katie McPherson

We love our dog, but for a while there, we kind of hated our life.

As Seen On TV

Snooki & Jionni, Speidi, & More Reality TV Couples Who Now Have Kids Together

By Katie McPherson

They’ve stuck by each other and started the sweetest families.

Dark Academia-Coded

15 Ivy League Baby Names That Are Classic & Preppy

By Katie McPherson

Sit next to Whitaker; she always has gum and cute sticky notes.

Entertainment

OK But My Childfree Friends Send The Dankest Memes

By Katie McPherson

My friends still see me as more than a mom. I wish my algorithm did, too.

Spooky Snacks

The 15 Trendiest Halloween Foods & Recipes, According To Google Searches

By Katie McPherson

You’re going to put hella apples in your grocery order after this.

What's the magic number?

No One Is Having Sex As Much As You Think, Relationship Therapists Say

By Katie McPherson

There’s no magic number you need to strive for, either.