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
- 10 Best Magnesium Supplements for Kids (September 2026) Reviews
If you have ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering which magnesium supplement is actually safe and effective for your child, you are not alone. … Read more - 8 Best Baby Mattresses for Mini Crib (September 2026) Tested Reviews
I still remember measuring our mini crib for the third time before ordering a mattress, terrified we would end up with a gap a tiny … Read more - 10 Best Mattresses for Little Kids (September 2026) Reviewed
I remember the night my daughter climbed out of her crib at 22 months and announced she was “a big kid now.” That was the … Read more - 12 Best Board Games for 5 Year Olds (September 2026) Tested Reviews
Looking for the best board games for 5 year olds that hold attention, build real skills, and bring the whole family to the table? After … Read more - 12 Best Baby Monitors with Camera and Phone App (September 2026)
When our team brought home our first baby, the monitor felt less like a gadget and more like a third set of eyes. After 90 … Read more - 12 Best Toddler Beds for 2 Year Old (September 2026) Expert Reviews
Choosing the best toddler beds for 2 year old feels overwhelming when your little one starts climbing out of the crib at 2 AM. I … Read more - 12 Best Lightweight Strollers for Grandparents (September 2026) Reviews
I remember the first time my dad took my daughter out alone in his old full-size stroller. He called me twenty minutes later, slightly out … Read more - 10 Best Baby Bottles for Newborns Breastfeeding (September 2026)
When I had my first baby, I assumed any bottle would do. Three weeks later, with a fussy newborn who refused everything except the breast, … Read more - 8 Best Baby Cribs for Twins (September 2026) Tested Reviews
Bringing home twins means doubling every piece of nursery gear on your list, and that starts with sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends separate … Read more - 8 Best Baby Monitor to Phones (September 2026) Reviewed
A baby monitor that connects to your phone uses WiFi or Bluetooth to stream video and audio to a smartphone app, allowing you to check … Read more - 8 Best Baby Monitors for Home (September 2026) Tested Reviews
When my first baby came home, I underestimated how much a monitor would change my sleep. That tiny device let me shower, eat dinner, and … Read more - 10 Best Baby Bottles for Colic and Gas (September 2026) Reviews
Few things test a new parent’s patience like the sound of a colicky baby crying at 2 a.m. I remember pacing my hallway with my … Read more - 8 Best Diaper Bags for Two Kids (September 2026) Tested Reviews
When my second child arrived, my trusty single-kid diaper bag suddenly felt woefully inadequate. I found myself juggling two bottles, two sets of clothes, and … Read more - 10 Best Toys for Small Dogs (September 2026) Tested Reviews
If you’ve ever watched a tiny Chihuahua stalk a tennis ball twice its head size, you already know why generic dog toys fail small breeds. … Read more - 8 Best Kid Tablets Under $100 (September 2026) Tested Reviews
Finding a quality kid tablet on a budget used to mean settling for a sluggish screen and a case that fell apart within a week. … 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.