Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Thanksgiving
Make a Gratitude Tree with this Free Printable
Focus on giving thanks this…
Learning Laboratory: Thanksgiving Dinner
I used to be terrified…
Turkey Gobble Thanksgiving Science for Kids
How do turkeys make their…
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 Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
Fancy DIY Egg Shakers to Make with Kids
These DIY shaker eggs are…
DIY Covered Notebook Tutorial
Step by step tutorial to…
Travel Inspiration
Edinburgh Castles and Museums for Kids: Week 2 in Edinburgh
We’re spending the summer of…
Scotland 2018 Travelogue Week 4: Edinburgh and St. Andrews
Highlights from our fourth week…
World Culture for Kids: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
I’m thrilled to bring my…
Hands on Learning
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
You don’t need a computer…
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Recent Posts
Setting Monthly Goals for November 2026
Join me as I outline…
Halloween Haunted House Printable: Who’s There?
This free Halloween haunted house…
Setting Monthly Goals for October 2026
Explore my goals for October…
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