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 Stick Welders (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI bought my first stick welder about twelve years ago to fix a broken trailer hitch on my dad’s farm. That old buzzbox taught me … Read more
- 8 Best Welding Helmets (August 2026) Tested & ReviewedWhen I picked up my first MIG welder five years ago, I grabbed the cheapest auto-darkening helmet I could find. Two days later, my eyes … Read more
- 8 Best Auto Darkening Welding Helmets (August 2026) Top ReviewsI still remember the first time I tried to lay a bead wearing a passive shade-10 flip helmet. Between flips, I lost the puddle, lost … Read more
- 8 Best Plasma Cutters (August 2026) Top Picks & ReviewsFinding the best plasma cutters in can feel overwhelming when you see the sheer range of options on the market. Over the past several months, … Read more
- 5 Best Chop Saws (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI remember the first time I used a chop saw in my shop. I was cutting steel tubing for a metal rack, and the difference … Read more
- 5 Best Compact Utility Tractors (August 2026) Top ReviewsWhen you’re managing five acres or more, a riding mower stops cutting it. You need something that can move gravel, dig post holes, push snow, … Read more
- 8 Best Chicken Coops (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsWhen I started raising backyard chickens three years ago, I had no idea how overwhelming it would be to pick the right coop. I spent … Read more
- 8 Best Chicken Coops for Backyard Flocks (August 2026) Expert ReviewsRaising backyard chickens changed how my family thinks about breakfast. Fresh eggs every morning, the satisfied clucking of hens scratching in the dirt, and the … Read more
- 8 Best Chicken Coop Heaters (August 2026) Honest ReviewsWinters in my old Minnesota coop dropped to -20°F, and I watched too many friends lose barns to heat lamp fires before I switched to … Read more
- 8 Best Egg Incubators (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI’ll never forget the morning I found three soggy chicks hatching on my kitchen counter after a power blip fried my first incubator. That disaster … Read more
- 8 Best Hydroponic Systems (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsOur team spent three months testing indoor hydroponic systems side by side in a real kitchen and home office setting. We wanted to know which … Read more
- 12 Best Cold Plunge Tubs (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI’ll never forget my first cold plunge. It was a backyard Rubbermaid stock tank filled with ice, and the shock nearly took my breath away. … Read more
- 10 Best Foam Rolling Sets (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI have spent the better part of three years testing foam rollers in my living room, at the gym, and stuffed into suitcases for travel. … Read more
- 7 Best Pull Up Bars (August 2026) Expert ReviewsA pull-up bar is one of the simplest and most effective tools you can add to a home gym. I have spent the last several … Read more
- 10 Best Adjustable Kettlebells (August 2026) Expert ReviewsAdjustable kettlebells are the smartest buy for any home gym in . After 90 days of testing 10 popular models across swings, presses, goblet squats, … 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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