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…
25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Boy-approved summer fun for kids….
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Add some education to your…
Parenting Tips
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Tips for parenting clingy “velcro”…
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
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…
DIY Natural Dye for Clothing
Learn the joy of DIY…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
Travel Inspiration
From Edinburgh to Vienna to the West Scottish Highlands – 2018 Travelogue Week 3
Week 3 of our 2018…
World Culture for Kids: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
I’m thrilled to bring my…
Alaska Cruise!
Travel tips for taking a…
Hands on Learning
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
You don’t need a computer…
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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