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…
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Add some education to your…
25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Boy-approved summer fun for kids….
Parenting Tips
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful Parenting Secrets to Raising Siblings Who Get Along
No More Sibling Rivalry! Successful…
Too Much Screen Time? Parenting Tips for Tech Smart Living
How much screen time is…
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…
How to Make a Drinking Straw Weaving Loom
Introduce children to weaving with…
Amigurumi and Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Crochet Pattern
Free pattern for a crochet…
Travel Inspiration
No. 1 Royal Crescent: A Must-See for Jane Austen Fans
If you enjoy Jane Austen…
Create a Travel Art Kit to Keep Kids Busy on the Road
I love to travel with…
Alaska Cruise!
Travel tips for taking a…
Hands on Learning
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
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…
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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