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 Toddler Beds With Storage (September 2026) Tested Picks
If you have ever stood in your toddler’s bedroom holding a crib mattress and wondering where on earth you are going to put a bed, … Read more - 8 Best Wooden Balance Toys with Lights (September 2026) Picks
When my daughter turned two, I bought our first balance board. She ignored it for three days. Then I brought home a set of light-up … Read more - 8 Best Postpartum Recovery Kits for Parents (September 2026) Expert Reviews
Bringing a baby home is one of the most beautiful and exhausting chapters in life. Yet the weeks after delivery, often called the “fourth trimester,” … Read more - 12 Best Accent Chairs for Nursery (September 2026) Tested Picks
I remember the night my daughter would not settle. I had been sitting on a wooden dining chair for three hours, nursing her through another … Read more - 8 Best Nursery Rocking Chairs with Wheels (September 2026) Guide
When I was setting up my first nursery, I spent weeks researching rocking chairs and completely overlooked one critical feature: wheels. After three months of … Read more - 8 Best Bonsai Starter Kits for Kids (September 2026) Tested
When my daughter turned eight, I wanted a gift that would slow her down. Something hands-on, screen-free, and alive. I bought a bonsai starter kit … Read more - 8 Best Body Pillows for Kids (September 2026) Tested Picks
Picking the best body pillows for kids changed how my family handled bedtime, and I have spent the last several months testing eight of the … Read more - 8 Best Diaper Bag Backpacks for Boys (September 2026) Tested
I remember the morning I first strapped on a diaper bag backpack and walked out the door with my son. My hands were free, my … Read more - 8 Best Baby Breathing Monitors for Infants (September 2026) Expert Reviews
I remember the first night home from the hospital with my son. I lay awake watching his tiny chest rise and fall, terrified I’d miss … Read more - 8 Best Baby Strollers for 2 Kids (September 2026) Tested Picks
When my second baby arrived 18 months after my first, I quickly learned that my trusty single stroller could not keep up with our new … Read more - 8 Best Baby Sound Machines for Sleep (September 2026) Tested
I remember the night our first baby came home from the hospital. Within twenty minutes, a neighbor’s dog barked, the dryer buzzer went off, and … Read more - 8 Best Baby Breathing Monitors With Phone (September 2026) Expert Reviews
I remember the first night home from the hospital with my oldest – staring at the bassinet, convinced I could hear breathing stop if I … Read more - 8 Best Travel Baby Cribs Without Doors (September 2026) Tested Picks
Packing for a trip with a baby used to feel like moving apartments. After our team tested eight of the most popular door-less travel cribs … Read more - 8 Best Family Emergency Kits With Lights (September 2026) Reviews
When the power goes out during a storm, wildfire, or earthquake, the difference between panic and calm usually comes down to one thing: light. I … Read more - 8 Best Walking Shoes for Infants (September 2026) Honest Reviews
My daughter took her first wobbly steps across our living room on a Tuesday afternoon. She was 11 months old, barefoot, clutching the couch for … 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.