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
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The best Arduino starter kits for teens are the ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Super Starter Kit for most families, the ELEGOO Mega 2560 Project The … Read more - 10 Best Truck Bed Tonneau Covers for F150 (October 2026) Reviews
The best truck bed tonneau cover for most F-150 owners is the Tyger Auto T1 if you have a 2021-2026 truck with the 5.5 ft … Read more - 12 Best Truck Toolboxes for Pickup Beds (October 2026) Reviews
A truck bed toolbox is a lockable storage box mounted in or across a pickup bed that keeps tools, gear, and equipment secure, dry, and … Read more - 10 Best Truck Bed Tents for Camping (October 2026) Reviewed
Yes, truck bed tents are any good, and the Napier Backroadz is the best truck bed tent for most campers in . It gives you … Read more - 10 Best Truck Bed Slides for Cargo (October 2026) Reviewed
A truck bed slide is a pull-out tray or platform that mounts in your pickup bed and brings your cargo out to the tailgate, so … Read more - 12 Best Motorcycle Jackets for Hot Weather (October 2026) Reviews
Riding in summer heat is where most riders quietly give up on gear, and that is the real problem. Overheating itself degrades concentration and reaction … Read more - 10 Best Resin Curing Stations for 3D Printing (October 2026) Reviews
Short answer: yes, you need one. A print that comes off the build plate is only partially cured, so washing and then curing it in … Read more - 10 Best CO2 Laser Engravers for Home Use (October 2026) Reviews
The best CO2 laser engraver for home use is the xTool S1 40W Rotary Bundle if you want a fully enclosed machine that cuts plywood … Read more - 12 Best Laser Engravers Under $1000 (October 2026) Picks Reviews
If you want one answer, take the Ortur Laser Master 2 S2 LU2-10A as the best laser engraver under $1,000. It pairs a genuine 10W … Read more - 10 Best Laser Engraver Air Assist Kits for Wood (October 2026) Reviews
If your cuts through plywood come out black, slow and slightly sooty, the laser is rarely the problem. It is almost always airflow. Air assist … Read more - 8 Best Rotary Attachments for Laser Engravers (October 2026) Reviews
Last updated for . We went through eight rotary attachments for laser engravers side by side, checking diameter ranges, motor classes, connector setups, software support … Read more - 8 Best Laser Cutters for Leather Crafting (October 2026) Reviewed
If you have been searching for the best laser cutters for leather crafting, the short answer is this: a 20W to 40W blue diode machine … Read more - 10 Best Soldering Stations for Hobbyists (October 2026) Tested Reviews
If you want one station that covers everything from a first through-hole joint to a fine-pitch board repair, the YIHUA 926 III is the best … Read more - 10 Best Hot Air Rework Stations for PCB Repair (October 2026)
The best hot air rework station for PCB repair is the YIHUA 862BD+ for most people, the YIHUA 8786D if you want the same brand … Read more - 12 Best RV Solar Panels for Boondocking (October 2026) Reviewed
Boondocking on solar is not a single decision, it is four of them. You need to size the battery bank first, then match a charge … 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.