Peggy O’Mara
Family · Health · Justice · Culture
From the Desk
Thoughtful writing on natural family living — for parents who want to make their own informed decisions.
A space for honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and raising children with intention. Carefully curated essays, research-backed guides, and the kind of writing you actually want to sit down and read — without the noise.
Latest from the Journal
- 15 Best Circuit Building Kits for Kids (June 2026) Expert Reviews
Our team spent 3 months testing the best circuit building kits for kids with children ages 5 to 13. We watched 23 kids build circuits, … Read more - 6 Best Bocce Ball Sets for Families (June 2026) Expert Guide
Every summer, our family spends at least three evenings a week in the backyard rolling bocce balls across the lawn. It started when my kids … Read more - 14 Best Snap Circuit Sets for Kids (June 2026) Expert Reviews
Our team spent six weeks testing snap circuit sets with 23 children between ages 6 and 13. We built over 400 projects, took notes on … Read more - 15 Best Pickleball Sets for Families (June 2026) Expert Tested
Family pickleball is the fastest-growing backyard sport in . Our team tested 15 different sets over three months to find the best pickleball sets for … Read more - 13 Best Erector Sets for Kids (June 2026) Expert Reviews
I still remember the Saturday afternoon my uncle handed me a yellow toolbox filled with metal beams, screws, and tiny wheels. That first erector set … Read more - 13 Best Badminton Sets for Backyard Families (June 2026) Expert Picks
Our family started playing badminton in the backyard three summers ago, and it quickly became the highlight of every weekend barbecue. I spent weeks researching … Read more - 8 Best Wooden Marble Run Sets Large (June 2026) Expert Tested Guide
I have spent months building wooden marble runs with my kids, and I can tell you that nothing beats the sound of a wooden marble … Read more - 10 Best Ping Pong Tables Foldable for Families (June 2026) Expert Reviews
Finding the right ping pong table for your family can feel overwhelming, especially when you need something that folds away after game night. Between school … Read more - 15 Best Magnetic Tile Sets 150 Pieces (June 2026) Complete Buyer’s Guide
When my three-year-old started stacking cereal boxes and calling them towers, I knew it was time for real building toys. After testing dozens of sets … Read more - 8 Best Foosball Tables for Family Game Rooms (June 2026) Top Picks
When our family decided to turn the spare room into a proper game room, a foosball table was the first thing on the list. Nothing … Read more - 12 Best Floor Rockers for Kids (June 2026) Expert Reviews
When my son started struggling to sit still during his reading time, I went down a rabbit hole of seating options. I tried regular chairs, … Read more - 10 Best Baby High Chairs with Wheels (June 2026) Expert Guide
Our team spent three months testing wheeled high chairs with real babies and toddlers. We rolled them across hardwood, tile, and carpet. We locked and … Read more - 15 Best Kids Gaming Chairs with Footrest (June 2026) Expert Picks
My son turned 10 last spring, and his wooden desk chair was already causing him to slouch after 30 minutes of gaming. I spent three … Read more - 13 Best Baby Food Processors Steamer Combos (June 2026) Expert Tested
When my first baby started solids, I spent two weeks juggling a pot on the stove and a separate blender on the counter. Every meal … Read more - 15 Best Maternity Support Belts for Twins Pregnancy (June 2026) Top Picks
When I found out I was carrying twins, my doctor warned me that the back and pelvic pain would show up earlier and stronger than … Read more
What We Cover
Pregnancy & Birth
From the first trimester through labor and delivery — evidence-based guidance for the journey ahead.
Breastfeeding
Latch, supply, pumping, weaning — the practical answers you actually need, in plain language.
Postpartum
Healing, hormones, and the fourth trimester nobody warned you about.
Babies & Toddlers
Sleep, feeding, milestones, and the everyday rhythms of life with little ones.
Education & Homeschooling
Montessori, Waldorf, unschooling, and finding the approach that fits your family.
Living Well
Holistic health, conscious living, and a more grounded family life at home.
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The way we treat our children sets the stage for how they will treat the world.
— Peggy O’Mara
An Editorial Journal · Family. Health. Justice. Culture.