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
- 12 Best Hot Air Brushes (August 2026) Top ReviewsI’ve spent the last eight weeks testing the best hot air brushes on the market, and I’m honestly a little blown away by how much … Read more
- 8 Best Hair Dryer Brushes (August 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best hair dryer brushes changed my morning routine completely. After 90 days of testing eight different hot air brushes on three hair types, … Read more
- 12 Best Electric Shavers (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsFinding the best electric shavers means sorting through dozens of models that all promise the same thing: a close, comfortable shave without the irritation. Our … Read more
- 12 Best Electric Shavers for Men (August 2026) Top ReviewsI spent the last 90 days testing the best electric shavers for men side by side, shaving the same patch of stubble with each model … Read more
- 10 Best Beard Trimmers (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI have spent the last few months testing beard trimmers in my own bathroom, on my own face, and on the faces of three friends … Read more
- 8 Best Body Groomers (August 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best body groomers can feel overwhelming when you see dozens of nearly identical devices promising nick-free results. I have spent months testing body … Read more
- 8 Best Cordless Water Flossers (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI used to dread flossing. String floss made my gums bleed, and I skipped nights more often than I’d admit. After three months of switching … Read more
- 8 Best IPL Hair Removal Devices (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI spent the last six months testing eight of the most popular at-home IPL hair removal devices on my own legs, underarms, and bikini line, … Read more
- 12 Best At Home Laser Hair Removal Devices (August 2026) Top ReviewsI spent six months testing 12 of the best at home laser hair removal devices with a small group of women, including three postpartum moms … Read more
- 10 Best At Home Facial Devices (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI have spent the better part of two years building what my partner affectionately calls my “skincare gadget graveyard.” Some of these best at home … Read more
- 6 Best Microcurrent Devices (August 2026) Tested & ReviewedI spent three months testing the best microcurrent devices on the market, and I want to share what I learned before you spend your money. … Read more
- 10 Best LED Face Masks (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI have tested more LED face masks than I care to admit. Over the past six months, my team and I rotated 10 of the … Read more
- 8 Best Red Light Therapy Masks (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI tested the best red light therapy masks for 90 days, wearing each one for 10-minute sessions at least four times per week. After tallying … Read more
- 10 Best Electric Nail Drills (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI spent six weeks rotating between ten electric nail drills on my own nails and on a few brave friends, and I want to save … Read more
- 10 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors (August 2026) Top ReviewsFinding the best lighted makeup mirrors used to mean standing under a harsh bathroom bulb and hoping my foundation matched by the time I got … 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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