Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration. I’m MaryAnne, a mom of four, a school teacher, and a homeschooler.
Educational Activities
Parenting Tips
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
One Handed Activities for a Child with a Broken Arm
Crafts
Fancy DIY Egg Shakers to Make with Kids
How to Make Gelli Prints with Kids
Amigurumi and Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Crochet Pattern
Travel Inspiration
7 Practical Tips for Taking Kids on Long Flights
Country Road Travel: The Benefits of Backroads
An Elevator for Boats?! Falkirk Wheel, Engineering Marvel
Hands on Learning
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
Recent Posts
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