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 Infant Car Seats for Newborn (September 2026) Honest Reviews
Choosing the best infant car seats for newborn is one of the most important purchases you will make as a new parent. I remember the … Read more - 12 Best Baby Bottles for Reflux (September 2026) Tested
If you have spent even one night pacing the hallway with a screaming, spit-up-covered newborn, you already know why I wrote this guide. After my … Read more - 8 Best Mini Cribs for Newborns (September 2026) Tested
Bringing home a newborn transforms every corner of your home into a sleep planning puzzle. I remember staring at our tiny Brooklyn bedroom wondering how … Read more - 8 Best Kids Recliners for the Money (September 2026) Tested Picks
Finding the best kids recliners for the money is harder than it looks. I spent three weeks testing eight popular models with my own kids … Read more - 8 Best Snow Boots for Babies (September 2026) Tested Picks
I remember my daughter’s first real winter – she was 11 months old, just starting to walk, and I had no idea what to put … Read more - 10 Best Diaper Backpacks for Toddler (September 2026) Honest Reviews
When my son turned 18 months, the diaper bag I had been carrying since his newborn days suddenly stopped working. The cute pastel tote looked … Read more - 8 Best Strollers for Infant and Toddler Siblings (September 2026) Expert Reviews
Bringing home a new baby when you already have a toddler changes everything about your daily routine, and one of the first big gear questions … Read more - 8 Best New Balance Shoes for Kids (September 2026) Tested Picks
Picking the best new balance shoes for kids feels harder than it should. You want something supportive for growing feet, durable enough to survive recess, … Read more - 10 Best Sleeping Bags for Toddlers (September 2026) Tested Picks
Finding the best sleeping bags for toddlers feels harder than it should. After my daughter started daycare at 18 months, I went through three different … Read more - 10 Best Educational Toys for Young Children (September 2026) Tested
I spent the last three months rotating ten educational toys through play sessions with my niece, my neighbor’s two toddlers, and three preschool friends. I … Read more - 12 Best Aftermarket Car Seat Covers for BMW (September 2026) Tested
Your BMW’s seats are not just upholstery. They are the cornerstone of that signature driving experience, and replacing worn leather or Alcantara can run into … Read more - 10 Best Toddler Beds for Twins (September 2026) Tested
When my twins finally climbed out of their cribs within 36 hours of each other, I realized the crib-to-bed journey for twins is nothing like … Read more - 10 Best Indoor Security Cameras for Baby Monitor (September 2026) Expert Reviews
Yes, you can absolutely use a home security camera as a baby monitor, and many parents in are doing exactly that. I tested 10 of … Read more - 8 Best Strollers for Older Baby (September 2026) Tested Picks
When my daughter hit 30 pounds at 18 months, our old infant stroller started to buckle under the pressure. That was the moment I realized … Read more - 10 Best Security Cameras for Daycare (September 2026) Expert Reviews
If you have ever dropped your child at daycare and spent the entire drive to work wondering if they were okay, you are not alone. … 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.
“
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.