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 Compost Tumblers (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI have spent the better part of three years testing compost tumblers in my own backyard, running everything from kitchen scraps to full garden waste … Read more
- 12 Best Tow Behind Sprayers (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsIf you’ve ever tried to spot-spray a 3-acre lawn with a backpack pump, you already know the search for the best tow behind sprayers starts … Read more
- 8 Best Lawn Aerators (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsIf your grass looks thin, water pools after rain, or the ground feels rock-hard underfoot, soil compaction is the likely culprit. Compacted soil squeezes out … Read more
- 8 Best Backpack Sprayers (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI spent the better part of last season hauling a leaky handheld sprayer around a two-acre property, and by the end of every weekend my … Read more
- 9 Best Wheelbarrows (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsAfter spending three months hauling mulch, firewood, gravel, and garden soil across nine different wheelbarrows, I learned that the right one saves your back, your … Read more
- 8 Best Tow Behind Dethatchers (August 2026) Expert ReviewsLast spring, I watched my neighbor spend an entire Saturday hunched over his yard with a hand dethatching rake, pulling up enough dead material to … Read more
- 10 Best Gymnastic Rings (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI have spent the better part of two years hanging from gymnastic rings in my garage, at the park, and strapped to hotel pull-up bars … Read more
- 8 Best Bosu Balls (August 2026) Tested and ReviewedI have spent the better part of three years testing balance trainers in my home gym, and one question keeps coming up from readers: what … Read more
- 8 Best Standing Desk Treadmills (August 2026) Reviewed and RankedI spent three months testing walking pads in my own home office, and the results changed how I think about my workday. Like many of … Read more
- 8 Best Balance Boards (August 2026) Tested & ReviewedI spent three months testing balance boards in my home gym, at my standing desk, and even during rehab sessions after an ankle sprain. What … Read more
- 8 Best Infrared Sauna Blankets (August 2026) Expert Reviews & PicksI spent 45 days testing the best infrared sauna blankets on the market, sweating through sessions in my living room, garage, and even a chilly … Read more
- 10 Best Massage Tables (August 2026) Top ReviewsFinding the best massage tables for your practice or home setup can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market. Our team spent weeks … Read more
- 8 Best Solar Electric Fence Chargers (August 2026) Top Picks ReviewedKeeping livestock contained on a remote pasture used to mean running hundreds of feet of extension cord or refilling a gas generator every morning. I … Read more
- 10 Best Poultry Netting (August 2026) Expert ReviewsLast spring I lost two hens to a fox that slipped through a gap in our old chicken wire. After that night, I spent three … Read more
- 12 Best Rabbit Hutches (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI spent the last 90 days setting up rabbit hutches in my garage, my sister’s backyard, and a friend’s indoor bunny room. Twelve hutches. Three … 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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