Corinne McDermott

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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.

Why Do I Wish I Was a TradWife? - SavvyMom

Why Do I Wish I Was a TradWife?

By Corinne McDermott / April 17, 2025

Technically I’m not really even a wife anymore, so why do I kind of wish I was a TradWife?

Canadian Toys & Games for Kids of all Ages - SavvyMom

The Best Canadian Toys and Games for Kids of All Ages

By Corinne McDermott / April 9, 2025

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 - SavvyMom

I Am an Old Appliance on Its Last Legs

By Corinne McDermott / March 23, 2025

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? - SavvyMom

Why Do My Kids Watch the Same Thing Over and Over Again?

By Corinne McDermott / March 17, 2025

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?

Canadian Shows for Kids of All Ages - SavvyMom

Current Canadian Shows for Kids of All Ages

By Corinne McDermott / March 6, 2025

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? - SavvyMom

Why Do My Kids Only Listen When I Yell?

By Corinne McDermott / March 2, 2025

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 Are Like Snakes & Ladders - SavvyMom

Parenting Challenges? It’s Snakes & Ladders

By Corinne McDermott / February 12, 2025

We all have our parenting challenges because parenting is hard. Parenting neurodiverse kids or children with mental health issues is harder.

What Moms Really Want for Valentine's Day (and Every Day) - SavvyMom

What Moms REALLY Want for Valentine’s Day (and Every Day)

By Corinne McDermott / February 7, 2025

What do moms want for Valentine’s Day? Why, equal division of parenting and household responsibilities, of course.

Savvy Guide to Valentine's Day - SavvyMom

The Savvy Guide to Valentine’s Day

By Corinne McDermott / February 5, 2025

Looking for sweet and simple gifts or heart cookies that are somewhat healthy-ish, our Savvy Guide is full of Valentine’s Day ideas to keep the love alive.

Shopping Canadian Baby and Toddler Essentials - SavvyMom

Shopping Canadian Baby & Toddler Essentials

By Corinne McDermott / February 3, 2025

We’ve rounded up this ultimate list for shopping Canadian baby and toddler essentials to help parents navigate these early years with confidence.