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
- 8 Best Baby Car Video Monitors (September 2026) Tested and RankedI still remember the first time I drove alone with my newborn rear-facing in the back seat. Every red light became a moment of panic, … Read more
- 8 Best Baby Breathing Monitors for Adults (September 2026) TestedWhen my uncle came home from the hospital after a COPD flare-up, my aunt barely slept for two weeks. She kept getting up to check … Read more
- 8 Best Vacuums for Allergies (September 2026) Tested PicksLast spring, my daughter started waking up with puffy, itchy eyes every single morning. The culprit was hiding in plain sight: our old vacuum was … Read more
- 10 Best Diaper Bag Backpacks for Men (September 2026) Tested PicksI spent four months carrying ten different diaper bag backpacks through coffee runs, park trips, two flights, and one very messy weekend at my in-laws’ … Read more
- 8 Best Over the Range Microwaves for Nursery (September 2026) Expert ReviewsSetting up a nursery means every appliance in the kitchen gets a second look. When a baby sleeps down the hall, a loud exhaust fan … Read more
- 8 Best Colored Pencil Sets for Babies (September 2026) Expert ReviewsWatching your baby discover their first colors is one of those simple joys that stays with you. Around 12 months, many little ones start showing … Read more
- 10 Best Toys Storage Organizers for Home (September 2026) Expert ReviewsIf you have ever stepped on a Lego barefoot at 2 a.m., you already know why the best toys storage organizers for home are worth … Read more
- 15 Best Hobby Starter Kits for Kids (September 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best hobby starter kits for kids used to feel like guesswork for our family until we spent three months testing craft kits side … Read more
- 10 Best Laundry Room Storage Systems for Nursery (September 2026) Expert ReviewsWhen my daughter was born, our 70 square foot nursery doubled as the laundry catch-all because the washer and dryer sat right outside the door. … Read more
- 10 Best Toys Storage Cubbies for Kids (September 2026) Expert ReviewsEvery parent I know has stood in the middle of a playroom at 8 p.m. and wondered how a room could look like a tornado … Read more
- 10 Best Baby Proofing Kits With Storage (September 2026) Expert ReviewsThe day my daughter learned to pull herself up at the coffee table, I yanked every loose object off the lower shelves and drove to … Read more
- 10 Best Baby Activity Play Mats (September 2026) Tested PicksThe first time my daughter rolled off her play mat and bonked her head on the hardwood floor, I spent an hour researching foam density, … Read more
- 10 Best Extra Wide Shoes for Toddlers (September 2026) Tested PicksFinding the best extra wide shoes for toddlers feels harder than it should be. I remember standing in a shoe store with my daughter, watching … Read more
- 8 Best Rocking Chairs for New Moms (September 2026) GuideI remember the first night I brought my daughter home from the hospital, exhausted, half-awake, and trying to figure out where to sit so I … Read more
- 8 Best Kids Toys Chests for Boys (September 2026) Tested PicksAnyone who has stepped on a Lego at 2 a.m. knows the real cost of a messy playroom. I have tested, stacked, sat on, and … 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
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