The Mommies Reviews

Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting)

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Glenda C.

Charlie and I wanted to share a new children’s book with you Secrets that Sparkel (and Secrets that Sting.) Some children’s books open the door to conversations that are hard for grown-ups to start on their own, and Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting) is a children’s book that does this in a kind […]

We’re in the “Almost Summer” Phase and Everyone Is Running on Empty

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Glenda C.

In my city school will be out next week. Families are in the “Almost Summer” Phase and Everyone Is Running on Empty. Especially me. How about? For my friends and family there is a specific stretch of the year where everything feels like it’s in between. School isn’t quite over yet. Summer hasn’t started. Routines […]

When Sunday Doesn’t Feel Like Rest: The Mental Load No One Sees

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Glenda C.

I had written this post to share a bit ago but as usual life got away from me. Since this happens more to me than I want to count I wanted to go ahead and share “When Sunday Doesn’t Feel Like Rest: The Mental Load No One Sees”. Do you feel like this as well? […]