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.

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.

Thank You Gifts for the Cottage - SavvyMom

Thoughtful Thank You Gifts for the Cottage

By Corinne McDermott / June 18, 2024

The best gifts for the cottage that say thank you for the gift of an invite, so hopefully you’ll be invited back next year. And the next year!

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.

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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?

Where to See the Best Holiday and Christmas Lights in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Where to See the Best Holiday and Christmas Lights in Vancouver

By Corinne McDermott / December 22, 2023

This roundup of the best holiday displays and Christmas lights in Vancouver will give you some ideas to make an evening of low-key festive fun.

Gratitude for My Daughter's Anorexia Diagnosis - SavvyMom

Finding Gratitude for My Daughter’s Anorexia Diagnosis

By Corinne McDermott / February 5, 2023

How were we to be grateful for our daughter’s Anorexia diagnosis? Yet it was easier to find gratitude than it was to find the reasons we hated it.

Pick of the Week: Koolorez Black Dolls - SavvyMom

Pick of the Week: Koolorez BIPOC & Black Dolls

By Corinne McDermott / November 18, 2022

Our Pick of the Week was launched by a Canadian mom. Koolorez are black dolls who celebrate traditional African and Caribbean fashion and culture.