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.
Nug Life
Nugget Couch Fans, Meet The Chunk, The Brand’s New Play Ottoman
And it should win an award for best name ever.
Happy Wife, Happy Life
Fancy Tumblers, Luxe Lotion, & 21 More Mother's Day Gifts Your Wife Actually Wants
Leave the bath bombs at Target.
Do Not Disturb
20 Cozy Mother’s Day Gifts For The Mom Who Loves To Bed Rot
Sometimes, you just need to make like a carcass.
*Ice Maker Rattles Again*
How Much Water Does Your Kid Actually Need?
A.k.a. Do I really have to lug a water bottle everywhere I go?
Safe Sleep
Amazon Bans The Sale Of Weighted Sleep Sacks Amid Infant Safety Concerns
They’re urging customers to discontinue use immediately.
*Pop* *Fizz*
Can Kids Drink Poppi, Olipop, & Other Prebiotic Sodas?
Parents should know a few things first.
Homeroom Mom Things
10 Earth Day Snack Ideas To Delight Your Kids
They’ll flip over the “ocean water.”
TTPD
Here Are All The Names In 'The Tortured Poets Department'
Could one of them be a nod to Blake Lively’s fourth child?
TTPD
Taylor Swift Shouts Out Travis Kelce’s Dad In “So High School”
Ed Kelce is officially part of the Tortured Poets Department.
More Books Pls
This TikTok Book Buying Challenge Is The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift, TBH
Prepare to see her move faster than she ever has before.
Adults Only
Can Kids Drink Kombucha? Experts Don’t Love The Thought
It contains caffeine and trace amounts of alcohol.
Eats from every era
13 Taylor Swift-Themed Snacks To Eat While You Cry To The Tortured Poets Department
Sweet, savory, and sip-able options.
Kiss The Bride
There Are New Bluey Figurines From “The Sign” Already & Yes, We Need Them
Now your kids can add Rad and Frisky to their collection.
Shhhh
If Your Toddler Freaks Out About Loud Sounds, You’re Not Alone
There’s literal hell, and then there’s a public bathroom with hand dryers.
Just... No
This TikTok Suggests Your Baby’s Yummy Head Smell Is Actually The Scent Of Their Brain
For the record, no, it’s definitely not.
Put Down The Powder
Kids Really Don’t Need That Much Protein, So Save Your Money On Shakes
Plus, adult shakes and powders might do kids more harm than good.
SCIENCE
New Moms Live & Die By Wake Windows, But There’s No Proof They Work
“It just doesn’t work for everybody. It’s not magic.”
TV
We Figured Out All The 'Bad Dinosaurs' Names Because We Know Your Kid Is Obsessed, Too
And it’s about time we give Janet some respect!
Boss Baby
These Strong Baby Girl Names Have Major CEO Energy
Set her up for success.
Snip, Snip
27 First Haircut Captions To Post Your Baby’s Stylish New ‘Do
Whether it was smooth sailing or a total meltdown.
