Corinne McDermott
Corinne McDermott is the mom of two and a lifelong Torontonian. She is a writer, editor, producer, storyteller and founder of the family travel website
Have Baby Will Travel launched in 2007 to inspire, motivate, and help families travel with babies, toddlers, and young children.
Is Canadian Parenting a Thing?
Yes we know kids in France eat endive salad at daycare and that Tiger Moms produce straight-A students. So what might Canadian parenting be? Is that a thing?
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Marriage Ended
When my 20-year marriage ended, I wasn’t the one who wanted it to. I was still trying to save it. If you’re standing where I once stood, here are some lessons I learned the hardest way possible.
Exercise Is Essential. Exercise Is Self Care
Maybe the real shift is to stop thinking of exercise as a workout. Think of it as self-care. As an act of kindness toward the only body and the only self you have.
My Epic, Last-Minute Galapagos Family Trip of a Lifetime
I made a decision that is wildly irresponsible on paper and was deeply necessary for my soul: I took us on an epic family trip to the Galapagos.
What Parents Need to Know About Heatstroke in Babies and Kids
Rising temperatures and mid-summer heatwaves mean parents need to be extra vigilant about heatstroke in babies and young children.
Pick of the Week: Love What’s on Your Plate
Love What’s on Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish and Share is our SavvyMom Pick of the Week. It’s a cookbook borne of true love for family and for food.
The Savvy Guide to Father’s Day
Our Savvy Guide to Father’s Day is chock full of ideas for gifts, activities, and food to celebrate the special man or men in your lives.
It’s Just a House… Selling and Leaving My Marital Home
It’s just a house. It became the home of my dreams. The life I always wanted and never dared to wish for. But you can’t heal in the place that broke you.
Self Care Is Stupid… Until It Isn’t
I used to think self care is stupid. I still kind of do, if it’s the just take a bubble bath kind of self care. For my overall health and wellness I need to get over myself.
Ideas for a (Fun!) Low-Key Long Weekend with Kids
Stuck at home for the long weekend? Why not actually enjoy your extra day off! Here’s some fun ideas for a low-key long weekend with kids…