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 Medical Grade Thermometers (August 2026) Top ReviewsWhen my youngest came down with a fever at 11 weeks old, I grabbed the cheap drugstore thermometer we had tucked in the medicine cabinet. … Read more
- 8 Best Pill Organizers (August 2026) Expert ReviewsKeeping track of daily medications and supplements gets complicated fast. Between morning vitamins, midday prescriptions, and evening doses, it is easy to lose count of … Read more
- 10 Best Professional Hair Dryers (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI’ve spent the last three months behind the chair testing dryers side by side, blowdrying my own waist-length hair and asking a local salon owner … Read more
- 10 Best Hair Dryers for Fine Hair (August 2026) Expert ReviewsFine hair is a daily puzzle. It looks gorgeous when styled right, but it also tangles at the slightest breeze, goes limp under heavy products, … Read more
- 10 Best Flat Irons (August 2026) Honest ReviewsFinding the right flat iron can feel overwhelming when every brand promises salon-quality results. I have spent months testing different hair straighteners across various hair … Read more
- 10 Best Blood Glucose Monitors (August 2026) Expert ReviewsManaging diabetes means checking your blood sugar day in and day out, and the device you rely on for that job matters more than most … Read more
- 12 Best Mobility Aids for Seniors (August 2026) Top ReviewsI have spent the last several months helping my aging parents sort through the world of senior mobility aids, and I will be honest — … Read more
- 9 Best Hair Dryers (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI spent 14 weeks testing hair dryers on my own shoulder-length, color-treated hair, my sister’s thick curly hair, and my mom’s fine gray hair. We … Read more
- 7 Best Ionic Hair Dryers (August 2026) Top ReviewsI spent three months testing ionic hair dryers to find the ones that actually deliver on the frizz-free, fast-drying promises. My hair is thick and … Read more
- 8 Best Hair Straighteners (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI’ve spent years testing heat tools on my own thick, wavy hair, and I know how overwhelming it feels to pick the best hair straighteners … Read more
- 12 Best Curling Irons (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI’ve spent the last three months rotating through 12 of the best curling irons on the market to figure out which ones truly deliver soft, … Read more
- 8 Best Curling Wands (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI spent the last 90 days testing curling wands on my shoulder-length, color-treated hair, and I learned something fast: the best curling wand for you … Read more
- 8 Best Electric Toothbrushes (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsI have been testing electric toothbrushes for years, and I can tell you that the right one genuinely changes how your mouth feels every morning. … Read more
- 8 Best Water Flossers (August 2026) Honest ReviewsIf you have ever left the dentist with that sinking feeling after hearing you have gum pockets or early gingivitis, you are in good company. … Read more
- 8 Best Foot Spas (August 2026) Expert ReviewsAfter spending eight weeks testing the best foot spas available in , our team narrowed down a crowded field to eight models that genuinely deliver … 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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