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 Flat Irons for Curly Hair (October 2026) Detailed ReviewsCurly hair is beautiful, but anyone with a 3A to 4C curl pattern knows the struggle of finding a flat iron that actually delivers smooth … Read more
- 10 Best Titanium Flat Irons for Thick Hair (October 2026) Transparent ReviewsAfter six weeks of testing on waist-length, coarse, color-treated hair, our team settled the question: titanium flat irons are the fastest way to get sleek, … Read more
- 11 Best Ceramic Flat Irons for Fine Hair (October 2026) In-depth ReviewsFine hair needs gentler heat than any other hair type. After testing 11 popular straighteners over six weeks on hair extensions calibrated to mimic fine … Read more
- 8 Best Curling Irons for Long Hair (October 2026) Honest ReviewsFinding the best curling irons for long hair is a completely different challenge than picking one for short styles. With long hair, a standard barrel … Read more
- 8 Best Curling Wands for Short Hair (October 2026) Independent ReviewsCurling short hair is a totally different game than styling long layers. A standard 1.5-inch barrel feels clumsy near your ears, hard to wrap around … Read more
- 8 Best Automatic Curling Irons for Beginners (October 2026) Trusted ReviewsI remember the first time I tried to curl my hair with a regular iron. My wrist ached, the curl fell out before I finished … Read more
- 12 Best Hair Crimpers for Volume (October 2026) Independent ReviewsFlat roots and limp strands are the bane of anyone with fine or thin hair. I spent six weeks testing twelve of the most popular … Read more
- 8 Best Hair Straightening Brushes for Thick Hair (October 2026) Top ReviewsThick hair has a personality of its own. A regular flat iron can take an hour, and the results often frizz up before lunch. That … Read more
- 12 Best Hot Rollers for Fine Hair (October 2026) Top ReviewsFine hair has its perks, but volume is rarely one of them. After testing dozens of hot rollers over the past two months on three … Read more
- 10 Best Cordless Flat Irons for Travel (October 2026) Honest ReviewsI have been on more red-eyes and hotel mornings than I want to admit, and a flat iron that needs an outlet has stranded me … Read more
- 10 Best Scalp Massagers for Hair Growth (October 2026) Unbiased ReviewsIf your hair feels thinner than it used to or your scalp is flaky and itchy, the right tool can make a real difference. I … Read more
- 10 Best Cordless Hair Clippers for Fades (October 2026) Transparent ReviewsFading is one of the most demanding techniques in modern barbering, and the right cordless tool makes the difference between a clean, seamless blend and … Read more
- 8 Best Hair Clippers for Thick Coarse Hair (October 2026) Transparent ReviewsIf you have thick coarse hair, you already know the drill. Cheap retail clippers choke, drag, and pull the moment they hit dense texture. The … Read more
- 12 Best Beard Trimmers for Sensitive Skin (October 2026) Transparent ReviewsIf your skin flares up after every trim, the problem is almost never your technique alone. I have tested 12 of the most popular beard … Read more
- 8 Best Electric Shavers for Bald Heads (October 2026) Honest ReviewsAfter years of going back and forth between safety razors, foil shavers, and barbershop visits, I switched to a dedicated head shaver and never looked … 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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