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.

Positive Parenting Affirmations for Tough Times - SavvyMom

10 Positive Parenting Affirmations for Tough Times

By Corinne McDermott / January 13, 2025

If you’re feeling stressed and struggling to get through the week with your sanity intact, maybe give positive parenting affirmations a try.

There's No Such Thing As Junk Food - SavvyMom

There’s No Such Thing as Junk Food

By Corinne McDermott / January 10, 2025

Chips? Nope. Candy? Nope. Fast food? Nope. Gas station hot dogs? Nope, nope, nope. My daughter’s eating disorder taught me there’s no such thing as junk food.

Teaching Kids to Skate - SavvyMom

Teaching Kids to Skate: Tips, Tricks, and Fun Ideas

By Corinne McDermott / January 5, 2025

Skating is a quintessential Canadian winter activity. Here’s how to make teaching kids to skate enjoyable for everyone, parents included!

Family Friendly Events to Celebrate Taylor Swift in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Family-Friendly Taylor Swift Events & Activities in Vancouver

By Corinne McDermott / November 10, 2024

From themed dance parties to craft and bracelet-making workshops, here’s your guide to all things Taylor Swift in Vancouver for families!

Family Friendly Events for Taylor Swift in Toronto - SavvyMom

Family-Friendly Taylor Swift Events & Activities in Toronto

By Corinne McDermott / November 10, 2024

From themed dance parties to craft and bracelet-making workshops, here’s your guide to all things Taylor Swift in Toronto for families!

Why Do Bullies Win? - SavvyMom

Why Do Bullies Win? I Asked Chat GPT

By Corinne McDermott / November 5, 2024

We take the high road. We work hard. We try to be allies. So, why do bullies win? I asked the nice robots at Chat GPT and here’s what they said…

Maybe Putting Myself First Means Putting Myself Last - SavvyMom

How Putting Myself First Is Putting Myself *Last*

By Corinne McDermott / September 30, 2024

Yes, I know I “deserve the purse.” Maybe I just didn’t want it. Maybe putting myself first IS putting myself last. The judgement is coming from inside the house.

Back-to-School Clothes from Carter's | Oshkosh - SavvyMom

Stock Up Now on Essential Back-to-School Clothes from Carter’s | OshKosh

By Corinne McDermott / August 13, 2024

We don’t want summer to end either. So make the most of these precious days by stocking up now on essential back-to-school clothes with Carter’s | OshKosh.

Books About Residential Schools For Kids Of All Ages

Books About Residential Schools for Kids of All Ages

By Corinne McDermott / May 31, 2024

As parents, the horror of residential schools is a difficult subject to tackle. Here are some books that can help to inform and educate children in age-appropriate ways.

Is it neurodiversity or bad parenting? SavvyMom

Is It Neurodiversity or Bad Parenting?

By Corinne McDermott / February 21, 2024

There is fear in not knowing if your child’s behaviour is due to parenting or the possibility of neurodiversity. So how can you tell if it’s “bad parenting” or neurodiversity?