Katie McPherson
Katie McPherson is the associate editor of lifestyle for Romper, where she edits and reports on all things lifestyle, 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.
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.
If Khaleesi Can Do It...
How 'A Court Of Thorns And Roses' Is Changing Baby Name Trends
Cassian is coming to a playground near you.
cue moaning
Audio Erotica Apps Are Having A Moment
And you deserve to have a moment with them.
The Grannies Approve
Bluey Nails Are A Thing & Here’s All The Inspo You Need For Your Own
It just doesn’t get any cuter.
The Future Is Here
This Health Tracker May Be Able To Tell When You’ll Give Birth Based On Your Heart Rate
Imagine knowing your actual due date in advance.
Dads, Amirite?
A Golf Watch, Portable Bidet, & More Father's Day Gifts Your Husband Actually Wants
He’s still pretending to use the last bottle of beard oil.
Claws Out
The Summer Nail Trends You Won’t Be Able To Get Enough Of
More color, more nail art, more drama.
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Finally, An App That Accurately Counts Your Steps On Stroller Walks
You can stop violently swinging your Apple Watch wrist now.
Fun in the Sun
Can I Use Spray Sunscreen On My Kids, Or Must I Keep Packing Three SPFs?
The beach bag just needs to be lighter.
Viral
This Mom On TikTok Is Going Viral After Visiting A Cemetery For Baby Name Ideas
Kinda genius, kinda eerie.
Water Safety
If You’ve Ever Bought A Kids’ Life Jacket On Amazon, You Need To See This Tik Tok
Excuse me, does that say “will not protect against drowning”?
The Perfect Mani
Bows, Bears, & More Baby Shower Nail Inspo To Fit Any Theme
From simple pink and blue looks to 3-D embellishments.
In This Economy?
Target Is Reducing Its Prices On Thousands Of Items, Including Diapers & Wipes
Not as a sale, but like, for good.
Magical Monikers
20 Fantasy Baby Names That Even Your Mother-In-Law Will Love
Naming your child Frodo simply won’t do.
Oh Baby
How To Throw The Ultimate Baby Shower
It’s going to be the mother of all parties.
Unhinged Trend Alert
This Nail Tech Turned Her Client’s Ultrasound Into Nail Art & OMG The Details
Are we doing sonogram nails now?
Like Moths To A Flame
Lighting A Candle At Dinner Will Keep Your Kids At The Table, TikTok Says
Time to up your candle budget.