Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Summer Fun for Kids
Summer Fun at Home with Kids! Setting Goals for June 2017
Summer fun at home with…
How To Help Kids Put Kindness First
Help kids put kindness first…
The Kindness Elves Camp Kindness for Kids
My kids are loving the…
Parenting Tips
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful Parenting Secrets to Raising Siblings Who Get Along
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful…
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
Too Much Screen Time? Parenting Tips for Tech Smart Living
How much screen time is…
Crafts
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial (Sensory Friendly)
Sewing tutorial on how to…
DIY Covered Notebook Tutorial
Step by step tutorial to…
How to Make a Drinking Straw Weaving Loom
Introduce children to weaving with…
Travel Inspiration
Create a Travel Art Kit to Keep Kids Busy on the Road
I love to travel with…
Exploring Medieval Secrets in Craigmillar Castle
Our family has just returned…
How do Canal Locks Work? Brilliantly Simple Engineering
Canal Locks – a system for connecting…
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…
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
Recent Posts
Setting Monthly Goals for July 2026
Explore my journey of setting…
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…
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