Melanie Braga is the owner and writer of Momma Braga. She graduated from Humber College with a Social Service Worker diploma. She has over 15 years in the non-profit sector, helping the most vulnerable in Toronto communities. She then stepped into the fundraising world for seven years where she built strong relationships with her donors and her event coordinating ability became an asset. Melanie is also a mother of one and started a blog called, Momma Braga. This platform was established to document her journey in life and in parenthood. She hopes that through her blog, she can inspire and help others. This is why she prides herself on sharing the journey of other parents as she feels we can all learn from one another and support each other. It is about creating a positive community with no judgement. Her readers have commented on her raw, honest and emotional stories. Melanie has already made an impact on a few of her readers in a positive way as they have shared how her stories have helped inspire and support them.

The Backyard Your Kids Will Remember More Than The Living Room

You probably think your kids will remember the furniture in your living room (the couch, TV, etc.), the rug, the walls… But I’ll bet you money they won’t. Years down … Continue reading The Backyard Your Kids Will Remember More Than The Living Room

Kagurabachi 07 – A Blade, A Boy, and a Battle of Destiny: A Momma Braga Review

Before we dive into Volume 07, let’s set the stage for those new to the whirlwind world of Kagurabachi. This manga series by Takeru Hokazono follows Chihiro Rokuhira, a young … Continue reading Kagurabachi 07 – A Blade, A Boy, and a Battle of Destiny: A Momma Braga Review

A Heartfelt Momma Braga Review of My Mom Is Like a Kite by Lisl H. Detlefsen

There are children’s books that entertain, and then there are children’s books that lift you right off the ground with their tenderness. My Mom Is Like a Kite by Lisl … Continue reading A Heartfelt Momma Braga Review of My Mom Is Like a Kite by Lisl H. Detlefsen

The Heart That Holds Us: A Mother’s Day Tribute

There are stories we inherit, stories we grow into, and stories we carry forward long after the hands that wrote them are gone. Motherhood is all of these stories woven … Continue reading The Heart That Holds Us: A Mother’s Day Tribute

A Heartfelt Review of Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Wâpos’s Friendship Garden

There are children’s books that entertain, and then there are children’s books that root themselves in your heart. Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Wâpos’s Friendship Garden by Sita MacMillan is unmistakably … Continue reading A Heartfelt Review of Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Wâpos’s Friendship Garden

Lying, Stealing, And Other Ways To Save The Planet — A Momma Braga Review

In a world on fire, kids rise tall, Truth bends, hearts mend, they answer the call. Heroes aren’t perfect — they stumble, they try, Saving the planet with a spark … Continue reading Lying, Stealing, And Other Ways To Save The Planet — A Momma Braga Review

A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend by Sara O’Leary – A Momma Braga Review on Friendship & Belonging

A Story That Feels Like a Hug Sara O’Leary has a gift—she writes stories that feel like they’ve been waiting for you. A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend … Continue reading A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend by Sara O’Leary – A Momma Braga Review on Friendship & Belonging

The Healer and the Phoenix by Linda Trinh – A Magical, Heart‑Healing Adventure

In pages bound by magic’s thread, A phoenix rises where fears once spread. A healer’s heart learns how to mend, And courage blooms at journey’s end. ~ Momma Braga A … Continue reading The Healer and the Phoenix by Linda Trinh – A Magical, Heart‑Healing Adventure

Ready, Cassette, Go! by Jarett Sitter – A Momma Braga Review of Friendship, Music & Retro Magic

A Retro World Bursting With Heart Ready, Cassette, Go! by Jarett Sitter drops readers straight into Cassette City, a neon‑bright world filled with arcades, skate parks, monster movie marathons, and … Continue reading Ready, Cassette, Go! by Jarett Sitter – A Momma Braga Review of Friendship, Music & Retro Magic

This Is Who I Am: A Celebration of Every Layer That Makes Us Whole

A Story That Wraps Identity in Poetry and Heart This Is Who I Am by Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a gentle, lyrical celebration of identity — the kind that feels like … Continue reading This Is Who I Am: A Celebration of Every Layer That Makes Us Whole

The Heart of Momma Braga Unfiltered: Lessons, Lived Experiences & Season 1 Reflections

Momma Braga Unfiltered was born from a place of truth – a desire to create a space where lived experiences could be shared without judgement, without filters, and with an … Continue reading The Heart of Momma Braga Unfiltered: Lessons, Lived Experiences & Season 1 Reflections