Comments for Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting

Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for August 2026 by Ticia

Ticia — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:32 +0000

I’m sorry the surgery is going to keep you from going to take Johnny out to college, but I’m glad you were able to get them both done at the same time.
Happy birthday a little late!

Comment on Packing for Trips with Kids: What to Bring and How to Pack by Cecilia Rowan

Cecilia Rowan — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:54:42 +0000

Nice, practical tips — I appreciated the packing cube trick. Do you have a go-to method for keeping kids entertained on long flights without adding bulk? Also curious if you ever check weather ahead when deciding what layers to pack.

Comment on Road Tripping With Kids by Callum Hargreaves

Callum Hargreaves — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:09:58 +0000

Nice tips — short and practical. Quick question: have you tried specific car games or screen-time rules that actually kept younger kids calm for long stretches? Also, curious if reciprocal museum memberships are worth it for shorter trips.

Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for July 2026 by Ticia

Ticia — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:48:43 +0000

I’m glad you had that Connecticut trip, that sounds awesome.
June sounds like an awesome month and lots of awesome memories.
We had a crazy June, we were all over the place as we had all the things going on.

Comment on Setting Monthly Goals for June 2026 by MaryAnne Kochenderfer

MaryAnne Kochenderfer — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:10:38 +0000

In reply to Ticia. It's such a new technology (well, new that it is so powerful; the basic technology has been around for decades). Everyone is trying to figure out how to deal with the ethics side. It's definitely an interesting and often prickly topic, especially around copyright.