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…
25+ Boy Approved Summer Activity For Kids Ideas
Boy-approved summer fun for kids….
You Need to Make Time for a Family Road Trip This Summer
Family road trips are a…
Parenting Tips
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Tips for parenting clingy “velcro”…
Road Trip Games for the Entire Family – Including Teens!
Our favorite road trip games…
Crafts
DIY Covered Notebook Tutorial
Step by step tutorial to…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
DIY Natural Dye for Clothing
Learn the joy of DIY…
Travel Inspiration
Exploring Medieval Secrets in Craigmillar Castle
Our family has just returned…
Silicon Valley Family Day Trips
Favorite Silicon Valley day trips…
Ice Skating in Oxford
Ice skating in Oxford, including…
Hands on Learning
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
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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