Mary Katherine Backstrom
Author and online parenting writer
Mary Katherine Backstrom is a best-selling author who writes about faith, motherhood and mental health, with a focus on families in the early years of parenting.
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About Mary Katherine Backstrom
Mary Katherine Backstrom, known as MK, was born and raised in Alabama. She has written the best-selling books Holy Hot Mess and Mom Babble, and Crazy Joy is also among her books. Her video "Holiday Magic" went viral and was shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Her work has also been featured by the Today Show, Washington Post and Good Morning America. She is married to Ian, her college sweetheart, and they have two children, Ben and Holland.