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 Hack Squat Machines (August 2026) Trusted ReviewsIf you have ever wanted tree-trunk quads without wrecking your lower back, a hack squat machine is one of the smartest pieces of equipment you … Read more
- 12 Best Ice Bath Tubs (August 2026) Tested & ReviewedIf you’ve been scrolling wellness TikTok or chatting with your CrossFit friends, you’ve probably noticed: cold water immersion is everywhere in . After our team … Read more
- 8 Best Goat Feeders (August 2026) Honest ReviewsWhen I started raising goats on our small farm, I made the rookie mistake of just tossing hay on the ground. Within a week, half … Read more
- 10 Best Wood Stoves (August 2026) Tested & ReviewedI have heated my home with wood for the better part of 12 years. During that time I have burned through three wood stoves, helped … Read more
- 8 Best Gas Log Splitters (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI have spent more weekends than I can count splitting firewood by hand, and switching to a gas-powered splitter changed everything for me. If you … Read more
- 6 Best Electric Log Splitters (August 2026) Honest ReviewsThree cords of oak split by hand. Two frozen weekends. One sore back that lasted a month. That was my life before I got serious … Read more
- 6 Best Firewood Racks (August 2026) Tested and ReviewedI spent the better part of last winter burning through firewood faster than I could stack it, and the one thing that made my life … Read more
- 8 Best Cold Frames for Gardening (August 2026) Top PicksI’ve spent the last three growing seasons testing cold frames in my own backyard, and I can tell you that the right one makes a … Read more
- 12 Best Grow Lights for Indoor Plants (August 2026) Expert ReviewsLast winter I watched my fiddle leaf fig drop half its leaves in a north-facing room. After three weeks under a $30 LED panel I … Read more
- 8 Best Grow Tent Kits (August 2026) Expert ReviewsLooking for the best grow tent kits to start your indoor garden? I spent the last 90 days testing eight complete grow tent systems ranging … Read more
- 8 Best Grow Tents (August 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best grow tents in means sorting through hundreds of options that all claim to be light-proof, smell-proof, and built to last. Our team … Read more
- 6 Best Rain Barrels (August 2026) Honest ReviewsI have always felt that rainwater is the gold standard for garden watering. Tap water has chlorine and treatment chemicals that plants tolerate but never … Read more
- 8 Best Garden Dump Carts (August 2026) Expert ReviewsI still remember the day my old wheelbarrow gave out mid-load. One cracked handle, half a yard of mulch dumped into the lawn, and I … Read more
- 8 Best Heavy Duty Garden Carts (August 2026) Expert ReviewsAfter spending three months hauling mulch, firewood, soil, and landscaping stone across my half-acre property, I learned one thing fast: a cheap cart will break … Read more
- 7 Best Livestock Water Troughs (August 2026) Top ReviewsChoosing the right livestock water troughs changed how I run my small farm. After losing two calves to dehydration one summer because my old galvanized … 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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