Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Summer Fun for Kids
You Need to Make Time for a Family Road Trip This Summer
Family road trips are a…
How I’m Making the Most of Summer Vacation with My July Goals
Tomorrow is July 1st, and…
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Add some education to your…
Parenting Tips
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
Have you tried making friendship…
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Tips for parenting clingy “velcro”…
Too Much Screen Time? Parenting Tips for Tech Smart Living
How much screen time is…
Crafts
How to Mount a Puzzle for Hanging
Wondering what to do with…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial (Sensory Friendly)
Sewing tutorial on how to…
DIY Covered Notebook Tutorial
Step by step tutorial to…
Travel Inspiration
A Jane Austen Walking Tour in Bath
A Jane Austen walking tour…
Exploring Medieval Secrets in Craigmillar Castle
Our family has just returned…
Visiting the Jane Austen Centre in Bath
If you are lucky enough…
Hands on Learning
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
You don’t need a computer…
Recent Posts
Packing for Trips with Kids: What to Bring and How to Pack
With all of the family…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
Road Tripping With Kids
A parent’s guide to road…
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