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.
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.”