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 Drones for Children Age 7 (September 2026) Tested Reviews
Age 7 is a strange and wonderful moment for a kid and a flying toy. Their hands are finally steady enough on a game controller, … Read more - 8 Best Kids Mountain Bikes 20 Inch (September 2026) Tested Reviews
Choosing the best kids mountain bikes 20 inch can feel overwhelming when you want something safe, durable, and fun for your young rider. As a … Read more - 10 Best Electric Bikes for Kids Under $1500 (September 2026) Reviews
My daughter turned seven last spring and asked for an electric bike after watching her neighbor zoom past on one every morning. I spent three … Read more - 8 Best Heated Jackets for Kids (September 2026) Reviews
Finding the best heated jackets for kids means balancing warmth, safety, and comfort for children who refuse to stay indoors when the temperature drops. As … Read more - 8 Best Baby Backpack Diaper Bags (September 2026) Tested Reviews
When my daughter was born last spring, I bought three different diaper bags before landing on a backpack style that worked. After comparing more than … Read more - 10 Best Baby Crib Mattresses (September 2026) Tested & Reviewed
Picking the best baby crib mattress felt overwhelming when I started my registry. The price range jumps from $50 to $500, and every brand claims … Read more - 10 Best Double Strollers for Toddler and Newborn (September 2026)
When our second baby was on the way, I remember staring at our single stroller and thinking, “This is not going to work anymore.” I … Read more - 10 Best Electric Balance Bikes for Kids (September 2026) Reviews
When my nephew turned four, I watched him spend an entire Saturday afternoon hunched over a tiny STACYC at his grandfather’s ranch, refusing to come … Read more - 8 Best Baby Food Processors (September 2026) Tested & Reviewed
I still remember standing in my kitchen at 6 a.m. with a screaming newborn on my hip, trying to figure out how to steam sweet … Read more - 8 Best Baby Balance Bikes (September 2026) Tested Picks Reviews
When my daughter turned one, I watched her push a cardboard box across our kitchen floor for an hour before realizing she was ready for … Read more - 8 Best Car Seat Covers for Cars (September 2026) Tested and Reviewed
Eight months ago, my kids turned my back seat into a juice box crime scene. That was the day I started hunting for the best … Read more - 8 Best Baby Monitors for Multiple Kids (September 2026) Reviews
When our twins arrived, the single-camera monitor we’d relied on for our first baby suddenly felt useless. I couldn’t see both cribs at once, and … Read more - 10 Best Small Diaper Bags (September 2026) Expert Tested Reviews
I used to drag a massive diaper bag everywhere I went. Then one Tuesday, my toddler had a meltdown at the coffee shop because I … Read more - 10 Best Watercolor Paint Sets for Kids (September 2026) Reviews
Looking for the best watercolor paint sets for kids that won’t turn your kitchen table into a rainbow mess? I’ve spent the past three months … Read more - 10 Best Activity Tables for 1 Year Old (September 2026) Tested Reviews
When my daughter turned 11 months, she started grabbing at every surface she could reach and pulling herself up. Within two weeks she was cruising … 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.