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 Coffee Makers with Grinders (July 2026) Expert ReviewsThere is something about the smell of coffee beans grinding right before they hit the water that makes a morning feel complete. I have spent … Read more
- 7 Best Espresso Machines for Beginners (July 2026) Honest ReviewsI remember my first month trying to make espresso at home. I burned through three bags of beans, wasted gallons of milk on terrible foam, … Read more
- 10 Best Portable Ice Makers (July 2026) Honest ReviewsI have spent the better part of the last year testing countertop ice machines in my own kitchen, at backyard barbecues, and even on a … Read more
- 10 Best Immersion Blenders (July 2026) Honest ReviewsI have spent the last six months testing immersion blenders in my own kitchen, blending everything from silky butternut squash soup to thick frozen fruit … Read more
- 8 Best Waffle Makers (July 2026) Honest ReviewsFinding the best waffle makers means cutting through hundreds of models that all promise crispy, golden perfection but deliver soggy, uneven results. Our team spent … Read more
- 8 Best Bread Makers (July 2026) Trusted ReviewsFresh homemade bread is one of life’s simple pleasures, and the best bread makers make it easier than ever to enjoy bakery-quality loaves right at … Read more
- 8 Best Cold Press Juicers (July 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best cold press juicers means cutting through a lot of marketing noise. Our team spent three months testing slow masticating juicers from every … Read more
- 8 Best Electric Kettles (July 2026) Expert ReviewsI have spent the better part of three months boiling water in just about every type of electric kettle you can imagine. From basic no-frills … Read more
- 10 Best Pressure Cookers (July 2026) Trusted ReviewsI spent three months testing the best pressure cookers on the market, running over 68 pounds of meat and 26 pounds of beans through these … Read more
- 7 Best Rice Cookers (July 2026) Trusted ReviewsI burned rice so many times on the stovetop that my family started ordering takeout whenever I volunteered to make dinner. That changed when I … Read more
- 8 Best Indoor Grills (July 2026) Honest ReviewsGrilling indoors has changed the way I cook year-round. No more waiting for perfect weather or wrestling with propane tanks. The best indoor grills in … Read more
- 10 Best Indoor Pizza Ovens (July 2026) Honest ReviewsNothing ruins pizza night faster than a soggy crust from your kitchen oven. Standard home ovens max out around 500-550 degrees Fahrenheit, which is nowhere … Read more
- 10 Best Countertop Water Filters (July 2026) Expert ReviewsClean water is something most of us take for granted until we taste the difference. After testing dozens of filtration systems over the past three … Read more
- 10 Best Reverse Osmosis Systems (July 2026) Trusted ReviewsI spent three months testing the best reverse osmosis systems on the market, running TDS meters through tap water, well water, and city water samples … Read more
- 8 Best Under Sink Water Filters (July 2026) Top ReviewsIf you have been thinking about ditching bottled water or upgrading from a slow pitcher filter, you are in the right place. The best under … 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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