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 Baby Monitors with Phone App (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI remember the first night home with our newborn. Every sound pulled me out of a light sleep. That anxiety is what makes the right … Read more
- 10 Best Baby Walkers for 9 Month Old (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI remember the first time my nephew grabbed the edge of the couch and pulled himself up at 9 months old. My sister panicked, called … Read more
- 6 Best Balance Bikes for 1 Year Old Birthday (September 2026) ReviewsMy daughter’s first birthday is two months away, and I’m already deep in the best balance bikes for 1 year old birthday rabbit hole. I … Read more
- 8 Best Life Jackets for 1 Year Olds (September 2026) Tested ReviewsWhen my nephew turned one last spring, my sister panicked about a lake trip we’d been planning for months. She kept asking me what the … Read more
- 8 Best Game Tables for Kids (September 2026) Tested and ReviewedLooking for the best game tables for kids to keep your family entertained without screens? After our team spent 6 weeks testing 8 multi-game tables … Read more
- 10 Best Diaper Bags with Insulated Pockets (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my first baby arrived, I underestimated how much a bottle’s temperature would dictate my daily routine. After watching one too many warm bottles cool … Read more
- 12 Best Sound Machines for Infants (September 2026) Tested ReviewsWhen my daughter was three weeks old, I sat in her nursery at 3 a.m., swaying her for the fourth time that night, and I … Read more
- 10 Best Infant Car Seats with Base (September 2026) Tested ReviewsBringing your newborn home from the hospital for the first time is one of those moments you remember forever. I remember standing in the parking … Read more
- 10 Best Balance Bikes for Toddler Boys (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my son turned two, I spent three weekends testing balance bikes on our driveway, sidewalk, and at the local park. Some were too heavy … Read more
- 10 Best Balance Bikes for 4-5 Year Olds (September 2026) Tested ReviewsI remember the day my daughter first glided across the driveway on a balance bike – feet off the ground, a wild grin on her … Read more
- 10 Best Double Strollers With Car Seat (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my twins arrived two months early, I learned within the first week that a regular single stroller was useless and that the best double … Read more
- 8 Best Car Seats That Grow With Baby (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my first child was born, I bought three different car seats before she turned four: an infant carrier, a convertible, and a booster. By … Read more
- 15 Best STEM Toys for 10 Year Old Boys (September 2026) Tested ReviewsTen-year-old boys are notoriously fussy about toys. I have watched my own nephew push aside flashy plastic gadgets in favor of a battered circuit board … Read more
- 10 Best Double Strollers for Two Infants (September 2026) ReviewsWhen my twins came home from the hospital, I quickly learned that no single stroller could carry them both safely. After three months of testing … Read more
- 8 Best Baby Bottles for Infants (September 2026) Tested & ReviewedChoosing the best baby bottles for infants feels overwhelming in the first weeks of parenthood. I remember staring at a wall of options in the … 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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