Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Summer Fun for Kids
How I’m Making the Most of Summer Vacation with My July Goals
Tomorrow is July 1st, and…
How To Help Kids Put Kindness First
Help kids put kindness first…
Summer Fun at Home with Kids! Setting Goals for June 2017
Summer fun at home with…
Parenting Tips
Too Much Screen Time? Parenting Tips for Tech Smart Living
How much screen time is…
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful Parenting Secrets to Raising Siblings Who Get Along
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful…
Road Trip Games for the Entire Family – Including Teens!
Our favorite road trip games…
Crafts
DIY Princess Costume – Cold Weather Ready
This cold weather ready DIY…
Make a DIY Bookmark – Fun Ideas
Our favorite DIY bookmark, plus…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial (Sensory Friendly)
Sewing tutorial on how to…
Travel Inspiration
Visiting Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire
If you’re looking for fun…
The Apalachee Council House in Mission San Luis
Visiting the Apalachee council house…
Alaska Cruise!
Travel tips for taking a…
Hands on Learning
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
You don’t need a computer…
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
Recent Posts
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
Road Tripping With Kids
A parent’s guide to road…
Sensory Wall Mosaic Art for Kids = Math Learning for Kids
This mosaic art activity for…
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