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 1500 Piece Puzzles for Families (June 2026) Complete Buyer’s GuideOur family has spent every winter break huddled around the dining table with hot cocoa and a 1500 piece puzzle spread across a folding mat. … Read more
- 15 Best Cooperative Games for Kids and Parents (June 2026) Top PicksFamily game night should bring everyone together, not leave someone in tears because they lost again. I have seen it happen too many times. One … Read more
- 10 Best Party Board Games for Large Groups (June 2026) Expert ReviewsWhen you have eight or more people crowded around your table, the last thing you want is a game that leaves half the group bored … Read more
- 15 Best Trivia Board Games for Families (June 2026) Top PicksFinding the best trivia board games for families changed our game nights completely. Last winter, we realized our usual card games were getting stale, so … Read more
- 10 Best Strategy Board Games for Families (June 2026) Expert ReviewsEvery Saturday night, my family gathers around our dining table with bowls of popcorn and a stack of board games. After testing dozens of titles … Read more
- 12 Best Escape Room Games for Families (June 2026) Family Game Night PicksLast Saturday night, our family turned the dining room into a crime scene. We were not solving a real mystery, but we were locked in … Read more
- 8 Best Water Tables for Kids with Accessories (June 2026) Complete Buying GuideWhen the temperatures rise, nothing keeps my kids engaged quite like a good water table. I have tested dozens of outdoor toys over the past … Read more
- 12 Best Mud Kitchens for Kids Outdoor (June 2026) Expert ReviewsThere is something magical about watching a child mix dirt and water into a pretend pie. Our family discovered mud kitchens three summers ago, and … Read more
- 10 Best Kids Sandbox with Cover (June 2026) Expert ReviewsI spent three weekends last spring watching my neighbor’s cat use their uncovered sandbox as a litter box. That single image convinced me that a … Read more
- 10 Best Beach Umbrellas with Sand Anchor (June 2026) Top PicksThere is nothing worse than settling into a perfect spot on the beach, cracking open a cold drink, and watching your umbrella launch itself down … Read more
- 12 Best Beach Wagons with Big Wheels (June 2026) Ultimate GuideIf you have ever tried lugging a cooler, four beach chairs, an umbrella, towels, and snacks across a parking lot and then through 200 yards … Read more
- 10 Best Beach Tents for Babies (June 2026) Expert ReviewsI still remember the first time I took my daughter to the beach. She was six months old, and I thought a regular umbrella would … Read more
- 5 Best Swim Goggles for Kids (June 2026) Expert ReviewsIf you have ever watched your child surface from a pool with red, stinging eyes and immediately beg to get out, you already know why … Read more
- 8 Best Pool Slides for Inground Pools Kids (June 2026) Complete Buying GuideNothing beats watching your kids race each other down a pool slide on a hot summer afternoon. Our team spent weeks evaluating the best pool … Read more
- 10 Best Storage Benches for Kids Playrooms (June 2026) Complete Buyer’s GuideIf you have ever walked into a playroom and stepped on a stray Lego while tripping over a pile of stuffed animals, you already know … 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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