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.

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?

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.

Goodbye Summer and Good Riddance - SavvyMom

Goodbye, Summer. And Good Riddance

By Corinne McDermott / September 5, 2022

Goodbye Summer. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. And Fall and its cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice can go F itself, too. 

Black Dog Symbolism of Depression - SavvyMom

The Classic Symbolism of Depression Might Be Preventing Mine

By Corinne McDermott / July 27, 2022

The classic symbolism of depression, a black dog looms over you and robs you of joy. My black dog is bringing me joy. He has brown paws.

Do You Pee When You Jump - SavvyMom

Do You Pee When You Jump? You Need the Vagina Coach

By Corinne McDermott / June 20, 2022

If you pee when you jump or laugh, that’s incontinence. We talk incontinence, kegels, and pelvic floor health with the Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni.

Fun Ideas to Celebrate Father's Day - SavvyMom

Fun Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

By Corinne McDermott / June 10, 2022

June’s good weather almost demands an outing or event to celebrate dad. Here are some fun ideas for ways to celebrate Father’s Day this year. Dad will surely approve!