Read my disclosure policy to understand how I work with companies and individuals. Linking to a specific site does not imply endorsement of all of their services or content. If you have taken the plunge into homeschooling, you and your child are likely feeling a plethora of different, complex emotions. Mostly excitement, maybe a little apprehension—but don’t worry! The Mad Mommy is […]

Read my disclosure policy to understand how I am compensated when working with companies and individuals. Proper foot support is essential regardless of whether you’re an adult or a child. Your shoes should be comfortable, offer a relatively tight fit around the heel, and provide arch support. This will help to ensure your weight is balanced when you walk. Getting this wrong […]

Many theories have been put forward regarding nature versus nurture. In essence, it questions whether human development is determined by your genes or by the environment you’re brought up in. This is effectively a timeless debate. After all, there are so many variables that it is impossible to conduct a decisive study and gain a definitive answer. Perhaps the real […]

If you asked people to mention the most famous teaching of the Bible that’s even known among non-Christians, they’d probably bring up the instances where Jesus Christ commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Scriptures also state that members of society know us by the ways we treat others. So, what does that mean when raising children? How can […]

Sometimes children become so interested in electronic toys and video games that they miss out on physical exercise. Children who watch television and play electronics instead of interacting with other children miss out on learning valuable social skills. Teaching children to play together in group activities can be a great way to teach them how to interact with others and […]

Parents have a lot of difficulties to overcome when sending their kids to college. Parents not only need to figure out the financial burden of sending a child to school, but they also need to establish a relationship with their kids as they move out of the home and begin living on their own for the first time. It is […]

Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this DVD in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated and all opinions are 100 percent mine. First of all, I realize this is a late for a “Christmas DVD” review, but somehow it got lost in the shuffle and I only just found it. However, children love Christmas stories […]

Sometimes, Mother Nature just does not care that you were all supposed to go to the park, or that today was the day your child was going to learn to ride a bike. She simply has different plans, which includes a whole lot of precipitation. The kids are grumpy and you are already in a bad mood simply because you […]

I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. Children’s Dimetapp® Cold & Cough tackles your child’s most bothersome stuffy and runny noses, all while working to relieve your child’s cough. And, it comes in a great, grape flavor that kids love. Available in 4 and 8 ounce sizes. Do not use in children under […]

“Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review […]