Katie McPherson
Katie McPherson is the associate editor of lifestyle for Scary Mommy, where she edits and reports on all things lifestyle, pregnancy, parenting, and products. She edits and oversees Scary Mommy’s Had to Share series, which highlights the holy grail products that 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.
RISKS & SAFETY
Tariffs On Essential Baby Gear Are ‘A Slap In The Face’ To New Parents
Experts fear that it will be low-income families who will pay the most for Trump's trade war.
FAMILY PLANNING
All The Joy That Fits In A Big Age Gap
You don’t have to have kids close together for them to be close at all.
THE WAY WE LIVE NOW
Natural Disasters Are Increasing. Here’s What Happens If You Go Into Labor During One.
“If we close the door and a pregnant person has nowhere to go, what's going to happen?”
Ho Ho Ho
Romper Toy Box 2024
We made a list, and we checked it twice.
'tis the season
For The Love Of God, Please Be Cool With My Picky Eater On Thanksgiving
Don’t — I repeat, don’t — ask him if he wants to try anything.
Anything For Her
31 Gifts Your Wife Actually Wants For Christmas, Because We’re Not Faking Gift Os In 2024
Items editors love and lust after, from stocking stuffers to the big ticket items.
Access Revoked
It’s Time To Stop Posting Photos Of Each Other’s Kids Without Asking
And I’m not just talking about baby-in-the-bathtub pics.
Recalls
Fisher-Price Recalls 2 Million Snuga Swings Due To Suffocation Risk
There have been five known deaths associated with the product.
Parenting
Who Would Send Their Newborn To A Chiropractor?
Baby back-cracking is all over social media now. And pediatricians are concerned.
Vaccines & Pregnancy
Pregnant? New CDC Report Underscores Why You Should Get The Covid Vaccine ASAP
It’s vital for your health and your new baby’s.
You'll Win Halloween
Moo Deng, Raygun, & More Pop Culture Halloween Costume Ideas From 2024
They’re not that hard to pull off, either.
Boo-tiful
18 Halloween Nail Inspo Pics To Pull Up At Your October Appointments
No boring nails allowed this month.
Breast Health
Starting Today, Your Mammogram Results Will Tell You If You Have Dense Breasts
Here’s what you should do with this new info.
The melon learning what?
You Heard Right: A Live-Action CoComelon Spin-Off Is Coming Out This Month
Here’s everything we know so far (yes, there will be songs).
Prim & Proper
17 Bow-Themed Products Because You’re Tied Up In The Trend
Going to need one of everything, please.
Tuck-In & Talk
The Joy Of The Bedtime Spill
In between the restraint collapse and the kisses goodnight, my child lets me into his innermost thoughts. My deepest hope is that he never stops.
Water Safety
The AAP Says Kids Should Start Swim Lessons At 1 To Minimize Drowning Risk
Learning to flip and float is a lifesaving skill.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
The Best Thing You Can Do To Prevent PPD Is Protect Your Sleep
Forget your newborn’s sleep schedule and focus on yours. Seriously.
Life
The Grief & The Delight Of Being No-Contact With My Dad
Today has been good. There was a promise in the words as I repeated them to myself again and again.
Families
15 People On The Moment They Knew It Was Time To Go No Contact With A Parent
From subtle realizations to breaking points.
