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.
Family Fun & Quick Getaways for the May Long Weekend in Vancouver
The Victoria Day long weekend is just around the corner… Here are some activities and events for the May long weekend in Vancouver!
I Am a Good Mom. And I Didn’t Always Get It Right
I am a good mom. And I have made a lot of mistakes. I can reflect enough to see that I didn’t always get it right. Here’s what I want my kids to know…
5 Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Actual Moms Actually Want
These easy Mother’s Day gift ideas are ones no mom would be disappointed to receive again and again. Isn’t that how traditions are started, anyway?
Why Do I Wish I Was a TradWife?
Technically I’m not really even a wife anymore, so why do I kind of wish I was a TradWife?
The Best Canadian Toys and Games for Kids of All Ages
Shopping for babies, toddlers, tweens, or teens? We’ve rounded up the best locally-made or designed Canadian toys and games that parents (and kids!) will love
I Am an Old Appliance on Its Last Legs
At some point in the last few years I stopped being a person and became an old appliance. I have become an old TV that needs to be whacked to keep working.
Why Do My Kids Watch the Same Thing Over and Over Again?
Ok, so this piece should really be titled “Why Do My Kids Watch the Same Shows and Movies Over and Over Again and Should I Be Worried?
Current Canadian Shows for Kids of All Ages
Sometimes Canadian-produced shows are disparaged as simply being too Canadian. It’s time to embrace that! Here’s a list of current Canadian shows for kids of all ages.
Why Do My Kids Only Listen When I Yell?
I asked my robot friends at Chat GPT, “Why do my kids only listen when I yell?” I have never felt more validated. Here’s what they said…
Parenting Challenges? It’s Snakes & Ladders
We all have our parenting challenges because parenting is hard. Parenting neurodiverse kids or children with mental health issues is harder.