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 Modeling Amps (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI spent the last 90 days testing eight of the most talked-about modeling amps side by side. My bedroom became a lab, my neighbors became … Read more
- 8 Best Studio Monitors (August 2026) Top PicksI still remember the first time I A/B tested a mix on real studio monitors after months of working on cheap computer speakers. Every problem … Read more
- 10 Best Bull Bars (August 2026) Honest ReviewsIf you have ever watched a deer step out in front of your truck at dusk, you already know why families who live in rural … Read more
- 10 Best Running Boards for Trucks (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI never thought much about running boards until I watched my 6-year-old struggle to climb into my husband’s lifted Silverado after a soccer game. That … Read more
- 12 Best Car Code Readers (August 2026) Tested and ReviewedThat glowing check engine light on your dashboard doesn’t have to mean an expensive trip to the mechanic. I remember the first time mine came … Read more
- 8 Best OBD2 Scanners (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsThat little glowing check engine light on your dashboard isn’t a mystery you have to ignore, and it isn’t a $150 trip to the mechanic … Read more
- 8 Best Car Battery Chargers (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsNothing ruins a morning faster than turning the key and hearing nothing but a click. I have been there more times than I care to … Read more
- 8 Best Portable Air Compressors for Tires (August 2026) Honest ReviewsFlat tires and slow leaks never happen at a convenient time. I learned this the hard way on a rainy Sunday morning when my SUV … Read more
- 8 Best Portable Jump Starters for Trucks (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsPicture this: you are loaded up with kids, groceries, and gear for a weekend trip, you turn the key in your truck, and nothing happens. … Read more
- 10 Best Car Jump Starters (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsWe have all been there. You turn the key on a freezing Monday morning and get nothing but a pathetic click from under the hood. … Read more
- 8 Best Backup Cameras (August 2026) Expert ReviewsEvery year, hundreds of backing accidents happen in driveways across the country, and many involve small children or pets that simply cannot be seen in … Read more
- 8 Best 4K Dash Cams (August 2026) Expert ReviewsA 4K dash cam records at 3840×2160 resolution, capturing about 8 megapixels per frame so you can actually read license plates and see faces in … Read more
- 8 Best Dash Cams with Front and Rear Cameras (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI learned the hard way why a single front-facing dash cam isn’t enough. Two years ago, someone backed into my parked car at a trailhead … Read more
- 10 Best Rooftop Cargo Bags (August 2026) Honest ReviewsLast summer, our family drove from Colorado to Yellowstone with three kids, two dogs, and enough gear to fill a small moving truck. The SUV … Read more
- 12 Best Cargo Liners for SUVs (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI pulled a wet golden retriever out of my SUV last summer and watched muddy water pool around the spare tire well. That mess sold … 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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