Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Summer Fun for Kids
How I’m Making the Most of Summer Vacation with My July Goals
Tomorrow is July 1st, and…
Favorite Kids’ Activities for All ages
Busy kids are happy kids!…
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Add some education to your…
Parenting Tips
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Tips for parenting clingy “velcro”…
One Handed Activities for a Child with a Broken Arm
Breaking an arm means kids…
Crafts
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial (Sensory Friendly)
Sewing tutorial on how to…
How to Make Gelli Prints with Kids
Making Gelli prints is easy…
DIY Natural Dye for Clothing
Learn the joy of DIY…
Travel Inspiration
Silicon Valley Family Day Trips
Favorite Silicon Valley day trips…
A Jane Austen Walking Tour in Bath
A Jane Austen walking tour…
What to See in Scotland with Kids
What to see in Scotland…
Hands on Learning
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
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 June 2026
Discover my monthly goals for…
Summer Learning Activities for Kids
Add some education to your…
Crocheted Rag Rug Pattern
Do you recognize this ball…
Some links on this site are affiliate links and as an associate I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. I am also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.