Katie Gagnon is a wife, mother and writer who has published more than 100 parenting columns on PhillyVoice.com. 

 

She began writing Katie's Baby in the spring of 2016 during her first pregnancy and launched Katie's Kids Life in 2019 as a way to connect with more parents + families.

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Katie married the love of her life in 2015.  Their son was born in October 2016 and their daughter is due in the fall of 2019.

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As a stay-at-home Mama, Katie cherishes every moment spent with her toddler son.  Her parenting philosophy centers on love and laughter, routines and discipline, adventure and fun, healthy living, copious reading and spending a lot of time in the great outdoors.  Through her writing, she hopes to shine a light on topics + discussions that are important to parents today by researching + sharing expert advice.  In sharing her own personal experiences, Katie advocates for openness + support for mothers + fathers.

 

Prior to becoming a mother, Katie was a public relations consultant + communications specialist representing clients in finance, law, healthcare, government and nonprofit organizations.  She enjoys swimming in the ocean, cooking + baking, fly fishing, knitting and reading.  An avid traveler, her favorite places in the world are the beach in Longport, NJ; Glacier National Park in Montana; and Santorini, Greece.  Mainly, she enjoys being wherever her family is. They live in a beautiful, rural area of New Jersey.