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 Tee Ball Sets for Toddlers (June 2026) Expert Picks
Finding the best tee ball sets for toddlers means balancing safety, durability, and fun. I have spent weeks testing these sets with my own kids … Read more - 5 Best Interactive Globes for Kids (June 2026) Expert Guide
When my daughter pointed at a flat map and asked why Africa looked smaller than Greenland, I realized it was time to get her a … Read more - 12 Best Pitching Machines for Kids Baseball (June 2026) Model Tested
Getting kids excited about batting practice used to mean spending hours tossing pitches in the backyard until your arm went numb. I know because I … Read more - 9 Best Coding Robots for Kids 8 and Up (June 2026) Expert Picks
When my nephew turned 8 last year, he started asking how video games and apps actually work. That curiosity led me down a months-long rabbit … Read more - 10 Best Lacrosse Sets for Kids (June 2026) Complete Buyer’s Guide
Getting your child started in lacrosse is exciting, but figuring out what gear they actually need can feel overwhelming. Between sticks, helmets, pads, goggles, and … Read more - 10 Best Robot Building Kits for Teens (June 2026) Expert Reviews
Last summer, my 14-year-old nephew spent an entire weekend building a robot arm instead of scrolling through his phone. That single project sparked a three-month … Read more - 10 Best Robotics Kits for Kids Advanced (June 2026) Model Tested
When my twelve-year-old started asking about Python and Arduino last summer, I realized basic block-coding toys were not going to cut it anymore. We needed … Read more - 10 Best Kids Binocular Cameras (June 2026) Expert Reviews
When my daughter turned six, she started asking for a way to take pictures of the birds in our backyard. A regular camera was too … Read more - 10 Best Rectangle Trampolines for Gymnastics (June 2026) Buyer’s Guide
Finding the right trampoline for gymnastics practice at home can feel overwhelming when every brand claims to be the best. I have spent months researching, … Read more - 12 Best Night Light Projectors for Nursery (June 2026) Expert Reviews
At 2 AM, nothing feels longer than a dark nursery when you are trying to calm a crying baby. I spent three months testing twelve … Read more - 12 Best Kids Bluetooth Speakers Waterproof (June 2026) Ultimate Buyer Guide
I spent the last three months testing waterproof Bluetooth speakers with my own kids at the pool, beach, and backyard. The results surprised me. Most … Read more - 10 Best Toddler Trampolines with Handle Outdoor (June 2026) Expert Picks
If you have a toddler at home, you already know the struggle of keeping up with their boundless energy. When my youngest turned two, I … Read more - 10 Best Inground Trampolines for Backyards (June 2026) Expert Reviews
When my neighbor installed an inground trampoline two summers ago, I watched their kids bounce every single day from spring through fall. That moment convinced … Read more - 10 Best Kids Tablets with Parental Controls (June 2026) Complete Buyer’s Guide
Every parent I know has the same worry. We hand our kids a tablet and wonder what they might stumble into, how long they will … Read more - 10 Best Basketball Hoops for Kids Adjustable Height (June 2026) Top Picks
Finding the best basketball hoops for kids adjustable height can feel overwhelming when every brand claims to be the most durable or easiest to set … 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.