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.
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.
Vroom Vroom
The Hot Wheels Flippin' Fast Car Is Basically A Rolling Fidget Spinner
There are endless ways to play with this bad boy.
Life
11 Eclipse Party Snacks You Can Eat One-Handed While Staring Into The Sky
We all know watch parties are better with food.
So Organized
11 Free, Printable Meal Planning Templates To Streamline Dinners & Shopping
It’s not a personal shopper, but a template will help.
Taste The Rainbow
19 Boiled Egg Recipes To Use Up The Dyed Dozen Sitting In Your Fridge
You’ll have colorful meals all week.
No, Not Like Chad
26 Cool Guy Names For Your Rad Little Dude
Lace up your Vans and turn your hat backwards.
*Sigh*
Skin Tags: The Pregnancy Side Effect No One Wants To Talk About
Seriously, hormones, you’ve done enough.
Pregnancy
OBs Are Real Tired Of Studies Saying Tylenol Is Unsafe During Pregnancy
“We’re scaring people unnecessarily.”
Sign Me Up
This 6-To-1 Grocery Shopping Method Makes Store Runs Faster & Cheaper
Who doesn’t want to pay less for groceries right now?
Easter
All The Best Ways To Dye Easter Eggs, If You’re Looking For A New Method
Ideas that won’t spill and don’t stink.
So Cute
16 Easter Nail Designs, From Gingham Tips To Peter Rabbit Portraits
You can see his whiskers!
Know Your Risk
What Is A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score? Olivia Munn Says It Saved Her Life
The actress credits the free tool with saving her life.
