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 Softboxes (September 2026) Expert ReviewsI have three kids, a kitchen-table-sized apartment, and a phone full of blurry birthday-cake photos that haunt me. The first time I set up a … Read more
- 8 Best Pipe Freezing Kits (September 2026) Honest ReviewsLast winter, my upstairs bathroom valve cracked on a Sunday morning and water started pooling under the vanity. I had two choices: shut off the … Read more
- 8 Best Pipe Threading Machines (September 2026) Tested & ReviewedI remember the first time I tried to thread a 2-inch black iron pipe with a cheap imported hand threader. The die shattered on the … Read more
- 8 Best Plumbing Soldering Torches (September 2026) Expert ReviewsSweating a copper joint in a tight crawlspace with the wrong torch taught me a hard lesson. The flame kept dying every time I tipped … Read more
- 8 Best Jetter Trailers (September 2026) Expert ReviewsWhen my neighbor’s restaurant line backed up at 6 a.m. on a Saturday, I learned fast that a quality jetter trailer separates the weekend heroes … Read more
- 8 Best Water Pressure Gauges for Plumbers (September 2026) ReviewsWhen a homeowner calls about low shower pressure or a hammering pipe, the first thing I reach for in my truck is a reliable water … Read more
- 10 Best Matte Boxes (September 2026) Tested & ReviewedIf you shoot video on anything from a mirrorless rig to a full cinema camera, the difference between a decent clip and a frame that … Read more
- 10 Best Camera Sliders (September 2026) Expert ReviewsOur team spent the last three months testing camera sliders across 23 different filming scenarios, from solo parent videos of kids’ soccer games to YouTube … Read more
- 8 Best Camera Jibs (September 2026) Expert ReviewsSmooth vertical reveals, sweeping crane moves, and floating overhead angles used to require renting a $4,000 camera crane and a dedicated operator. That has changed. … Read more
- 8 Best Teleprompters (September 2026) Tested and ReviewsI spent three months testing teleprompters with my YouTube channel, switching between eight different models on a single camera rig. After dozens of recordings and … Read more
- 8 Best Video Switchers (September 2026) ReviewsI remember the first time our family tried to film our daughter’s school play. We had two cameras, a laptop, and a tangle of cables … Read more
- 10 Best Field Monitors (September 2026) ReviewsI remember shooting a wedding with just my camera’s flip-out screen and squinting into the midday sun to check focus. That’s when I bought my … Read more
- 8 Best Wireless Video Systems (September 2026) Expert ReviewsI was halfway through a one-day commercial shoot in downtown Los Angeles when I learned how much a wireless video system matters. We had a … Read more
- 10 Best LED Video Panels (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI have spent the last six months testing LED video panels in real studios, home offices, and on location shoots to find the best LED … Read more
- 8 Best C-Stands (September 2026) Expert ReviewsIf you have ever tried to hold a softbox or a flag with a flimsy light stand, you already know why pros swear by c-stands. … 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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