Katie McPherson

Katie McPherson is a staff writer for Romper, where she covers all things lifestyle, health, 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.

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Holidays

96 Caption Ideas For Santa Pics

Co-starring your kids, you, even Fido.

Cozy Season

The Most Festive Christmas Pajamas For Babies, Toddlers, & Kids

No sad beige PJs here.

Books

These Holiday Books Will Give Your Book Club All The Festive Feels

These reads pair well with spiked eggnog and cookies.

Let's Boogie

How To Teach Your Toddler To Blow Their Nose & What Age To Start

You’ll need tissues and maybe feathers.

Take It Easy

Can You Shovel Snow While Pregnant?

You might want to take the winter off.

Ugh, Small Talk

33 Questions To Ask At Social Gatherings To End The Awkward Silence

Other than, “So, what do you do for work?”

Hanukkah

The Cutest Hanukkah Pajamas For Babies & Kids

Footies, nightgowns, button-downs, and more.

Baby Names

23 Baby Names That Mean “Peace”

They’re beautiful, strong, and everything in between.

Easy & Cheesy

This Is The Only Homemade Mac & Cheese Recipe You’ll Ever Need

For Thanksgiving, holiday dinners, barbecues, Tuesday nights...

Viral

This Mom’s Idea For Donating Toys At Christmas Is Going Viral

It’s so sweet.

Game On

The Best Nintendo Switch Games For Kids, Siblings, & The Whole Family

From kart racing to potion making and more!

Seasonal Sweets

19 Fall Desserts For Thanksgiving That Aren’t Pie

Maybe it’s time to mix it up this year.

Gratitude

What Your Delivery Drivers & Mail Carriers Really Want As A Thank You Gift

There are rules on what they’re allowed to accept.

Decorating

Fall Porch Decor Ideas For A Festive Home In Between Holidays

Halloween and Christmas decorations get all the love, but don’t sleep on Thanksgiving.

Asking For A Friend

Can You Have An Orgasm On Pelvic Rest?

Health and safety come first.

News

Hospital At Center Of 'Take Care of Maya' Lawsuit Found Liable

The Kowalski family will be awarded millions of dollars in damages.

Please Don't

This TikTok Suggests Parents Attach The Nose Frida To A Breast Pump & No You Should Not

Doctors give this “hack” two thumbs down.

That Glow Tho

This Hydrating Serum Saved My Skin From Flaking Right Off My Face

I think my lizard days are finally behind me.

Ear Plugs, Anyone?

Why Does My Baby Love To Shriek Like A Pterodactyl?

It’s normal (and there’s nothing you can do about it).

Oh Honey No

Travis Barker Decided To Drum While Kourtney Was In Labor & Moms Wanna Snap His Sticks

“My husband would be birthing those drum sticks.”