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 Nursery Rocking Chairs for Kids (September 2026) ReviewsFinding the best nursery rocking chair for kids turned into one of those decisions I really did not want to get wrong. After our first … Read more
- 8 Best Nursery Rocking Chairs for Moms (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI spent six weeks testing eight of the most popular nursery rocking chairs for moms in with help from three other moms in our community, … Read more
- 8 Best Video Baby Monitors With Wifi (September 2026) Expert ReviewsChoosing the best video baby monitors with wifi felt overwhelming when I started researching for my first child. There are dozens of brands, half of … Read more
- 10 Best Walking Strollers for Newborn (September 2026) Tested ReviewsWalking with a newborn changes everything, and choosing the right stroller matters more than most new parents realize. I learned this the hard way with … Read more
- 8 Best Leather Diaper Bags for Women (September 2026) Expert ReviewsFinding the best leather diaper bags for women used to feel like choosing between style and sanity. I remember hauling a bright cartoon-print tote into … Read more
- 12 Best Weighted Lap Pads for Kids (September 2026) ReviewedI remember the first time my nephew couldn’t sit still during a family dinner. He knocked over a glass of milk, squirmed through the entire … Read more
- 8 Best Video Baby Monitors with App (September 2026) Expert ReviewsI remember pacing the hallway at 2 a.m., phone in hand, watching the crib through a fuzzy black-and-white feed and wondering whether every parent felt … Read more
- 10 Best Postpartum Support Belts (September 2026) Honest ReviewsAfter my second baby, I remember standing at the kitchen counter holding my son and thinking my core had simply vanished. The lower back pain … Read more
- 10 Best Extra Wide Shoes for Toddler Boy (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my nephew was two, finding extra wide shoes for toddler boy feet became our family’s unexpected headache. Every sneaker we tried squeezed his chubby … Read more
- 8 Best Balance Bikes for 18 Month Olds (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI still remember the day my nephew wobbled across our living room on his first balance bike at 18 months old. His face lit up, … Read more
- 8 Best Kids Table and Chair Sets for Nursery (September 2026) ReviewsSetting up a nursery means making dozens of decisions, but few pieces of furniture shape your child’s daily routine like the right kids table and … Read more
- 12 Best Baby Food Makers & Steamer Blenders (September 2026) ReviewsMaking your own baby food at home used to mean dragging out a pot, a steamer basket, and a separate blender. Now a single countertop … Read more
- 8 Best Ring Light and Beauty Dish Kits for Baby (September 2026)Photographing a baby looks easy until you actually try it. The window light shifts every five minutes, the baby wakes up the moment a strobe … Read more
- 8 Best Baby Food Steamer and Blenders (September 2026) Tested ReviewsLooking for the best baby food steamer and blender for your little one? I get it. Making fresh, wholesome purees at home used to mean … Read more
- Best Kids Table and Chair Sets Indoor (September 2026) ReviewsFinding the best kids table and chair sets for indoor play changed the daily rhythm of our household. After two months of testing with our … 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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