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
- 10 Best Mattresses for Adjustable Beds (July 2026) Top Reviews
After weeks of hands-on testing across ten different models, I can tell you that finding the best mattresses for adjustable beds comes down to one … Read more - 10 Best Twin Mattresses (July 2026) Expert Reviews
The best twin mattresses make a small bedroom, a bunk, or a guest space feel deliberately furnished rather than like an afterthought. A standard twin … Read more - 8 Best Dehumidifiers (July 2026) Trusted Reviews
Excess humidity is easy to miss until a basement smells musty, windows sweat, or a bedroom feels sticky at night. The best dehumidifiers remove moisture … Read more - 12 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums (July 2026) Expert Reviews
The best cordless stick vacuums make the routine crumbs, fur, and tracked-in grit easier to deal with: grab the vacuum, clean the spot, and put … Read more - 10 Best Adjustable Bed Frames (July 2026) Expert Reviews
If you wake up with lower back stiffness, struggle with nighttime acid reflux, or simply want to read without stacking three pillows, an adjustable bed … Read more - Signs of a Food Allergy in Babies (July 2026) What to Watch For After Introducing New Foods
Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone. It is also a time when many parents feel anxious about potential allergic reactions. Understanding … Read more - How to Safely Introduce Allergens to Your Baby (July 2026 Guide)
Introducing common allergens to your baby is one of the most important steps you can take to help prevent food allergies. Our team has spent … Read more - First Foods for Baby (July 2026) What to Offer and in What Order
Introducing solid foods is one of the most exciting milestones in your baby’s first year. First foods for baby are the initial solid or semi-solid … Read more - Purees vs Baby-Led Weaning (July 2026) How to Choose
If you’re staring at jars of organic sweet potato puree while your friend posts photos of her six-month-old gnawing on a lamb chop, you’re not … Read more - Baby Led Weaning Beginners Guide (July 2026)
Your baby is grabbing at your plate during dinner, watching every bite you take with intense curiosity, and maybe even mimicking your chewing motions. These … Read more - How Room Sharing Affects Infant Sleep (July 2026) When to Move Baby to Their Own Room
The decision about when to move your baby to their own room sits at the intersection of safety guidelines and family sanity. I remember staring … Read more - Split Nights in Babies and Toddlers (July 2026) Why They Happen & How to Stop Them
Your baby went down for bed at 7:30 pm like clockwork. You finally sat down with a cup of tea, ready to enjoy your evening. … Read more - Why Baby Wakes Up 30 Minutes Into Nap & How to Fix (July 2026)
If you’ve found yourself staring at the baby monitor, watching the clock tick past the 28-minute mark with a knot in your stomach, you’re not … Read more - How Many Naps Does My Baby Need at Every Age (July 2026 Guide)
If you are wondering how many naps does my baby need at every age, you are not alone. I have spent the last 15 years … Read more - What to Do When Your Baby Will Only Fall Asleep in Your Arms (2026)
Your baby will only fall asleep in your arms, and every time you try to lay them down, they wake up screaming. You have not … 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.