Kids & Family
Jennifer Pepito
In this show we talk about the peaceful path to connected families and restored communities. It’s all about the simple things that we do as women that have the potential to save the world.
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03/12/2024

A Creative Christmas with Emelie Pepito

Growing up, we would transition from the regular homeschool schedule during December and move towards crafting, Christmas Cookie exchanges, nature walks, and time reading together as a family. We made clay decorations, popcorn balls, and cranberry garlands.  The wonderful thing about creativity and a creative Christmas is it isn't age or time-dependent. You can make orange garlands with your adult children, bath salts with your grandkids, and clay ornaments with your children.  Episode 112 with Emelie and Jennifer is an excellent expose on Pepito's family Christmas, the joys of creativity, and how economical and accessible it can be!  This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide.  Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– Why crafting is so important Building a homemade Christmas with our families  It's always possible to start creating with your children.  Crafting and creativity can be in your cooking, your decoration, your Christmas cards. Crafting doesn't need to be expensive; it can start with simple dollar-store products like popsicle sticks, pinecones, acorns, twigs, or whatever comes to hand. "The Handmade Christmas with Kids" Making Christmas  Make a primitive oil lamp with the Peaceful Press. The Christmas Planner The Holiday Book Flood  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
24m
26/11/2024

Raising Connected Kids with Amy Nyvall

"Children are born persons." Charlotte Mason Jennifer has been parenting since the 90s, and she and Scott's research and parenting styles have run the gamut over their 7 children and three decades. The one thing consistent from the early days of strict parenting to more permissive parenting is to focus on building character and connection. One thing that was consistent across all those years and styles of parenting. It was their intense love for their children and their enjoyment of each one as a person. The one thing they learned over all those years is that there is no formula for parenting. Still, there is so much we can learn and be encouraged in. Amy Nyvall, a coach with Connected Families, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about parenting through connection and attunement without sacrificing standards. This is one of our longer podcasts because the topic and conversation were just that good. We hope you enjoy episode 111 and walk away with more ideas to connect with your children this season.  This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Purchase any Christmas Guide Volume 1 or Volume 2 and receive a copy of the Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide.   In this episode– Going into problems slow, controlled, and calming Connecting with our children and acknowledging them before disciplining  The role of boundaries Managing the atmosphere of your home and reducing choices for young children Don't punish your children for reacting to your emotional chaos Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Amy here- Amy's Connected Families Page   Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
47m
19/11/2024

Quiet, Quests, and Christmas with Sarah Clarkson

As we continue to move into the holiday season, Sarah Clarkson joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 110 of the Restoration Home Podcast. We're excited to bring another episode rich with the magic and mores of a peaceful Christmas.  Sarah offers a unique perspective on celebrating Christmas, holiday traditions from the Clarkson home, and bringing different cultures and customs into her family's celebration. Beyond the holidays, she also brings her love and passion for technological boundaries, creating purposeful space in her day, and finding ways to differentiate days for the sake of becoming more aware of ourselves, our families, and our lives.  This is a great conversation, and we hope it blesses and inspires you.  This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Purchase any Christmas Guide Volume 1 or Volume 2 and receive a copy of the Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide.   In this episode– The importance of Advent  Slowing down Christmas  Creating a why for technological fasts  Clarkson family traditions Your children are never to old to celebrate with you Reclaiming Quiet by Sarah Clarkson Find out more about Sarah at her website and "From the Vicarage" You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sarah here- Sarah's Instagram   Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
28m
12/11/2024

A Minimalist's Christmas with Diane Boden

Many of my adult friends have an ambivalent relationship with the Christmas season. Why is that? It's often because their mothers were stressed and anxious about achieving a "perfect Christmas."  In a recent discussion, Diane Boden, the creator of the Minimalist Mom's Podcast, joined Jennifer Pepito to talk about how to create a minimalist Christmas. The focus is on planning, creating meaningful moments for your family, and choosing what brings you joy and connection. During the holiday season, there are numerous external pressures—from the vast selection of Christmas decorations at stores like Target to expectations from family and the community. It's easy to say yes to everything, buy more than you need, or feel guilty about your actions. Don't let yourself fall into that trap. Avoid letting the pursuit of the "perfect holiday season" turn you into a frazzled mom. Instead, aim for simplicity so your children aren't left wishing for more relaxed times and a happier mom. This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Purchase any Christmas Guide Volume 1 or Volume 2 and receive a copy of the Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide.   In this episode– Plan your holiday season for the best Christmas Pine and fir make great holiday decorations  There is a mental and emotional cost to material things, so be aware of that when you are shopping Check your motivations when you purchase, plan or participate in the holidays  Remember to take time for yourself in the Holiday season  The Christmas Planner You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Diane here- Diane's Instagram   Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
33m
05/11/2024

Healthy Holidays with Emelie Pepito

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but it doesn't have to be that way! We want to help you create joyful memories for you and your children. Join Jennifer and Emelie for an exciting discussion on how to stay healthy and make the most of this beautiful time of year. Plus, don't miss our insightful chat with Megan Ziegenfus about empowering our daughters to understand hormones! Let's embrace the season with positivity and joy! This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– How to protect your physical health during the holidays  The importance of stewarding what your children consume for the sake of their emotions and well-being in the Holiday season  Creating a memorable Christmas with the Peaceful Press resources, even in your biggest season Part of giving your children a magical Christmas is protecting their health.  Christmas doesn't have to ruin your health or family connection When we give our children happy memories, we give them a savings account of joy to draw from when life gets hard.  Make a primitive oil lamp with the Peaceful Press. The Connection Challenge  The Christmas Planner Body Talk Basics with Megan Ziegenfus The Peaceful Press Cookbook You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram You can learn more about our special guest, Megan Ziegenfus, here- Megan's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
28m
29/10/2024

Overcoming Stress with Barb Roose

The wonderful Barb Roose, author of Stronger than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 107. This hard-hitting episode is all about stress! It is so timely to transition into the holiday season. Barb is full of profound wisdom and helpful insight on stress, what it is, what it isn't, and how to deal with it. As mothers, we can be conduits of Christ-centred peace or agents of chaos. This episode is for you if you are struggling with the latter or want to be more of the former.  This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– If you, as a mother, are under chronic stress, ask yourself if you are trying to be everything to everyone and then start stepping back from that place because only God can fill that place. Stress is not bad; it is a gift from God to know when we are too deep. Don't let lies or the fruit of stress dictate how you view your children. Whimsy can diffuse a stressful situation quickly. We cannot live to do the will of our children and our husbands, nor can we act as though keeping them safe and happy is our job.  Stronger than Stress: 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm by Barb Roose You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Katy here- Barb's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
28m
22/10/2024

The Pursuit of Faith-filled Parenting with Deb Weakly

Sometimes, in the nitty gritty of parenting, we get so focused on what isn't happening, or we focus on our current "reality" rather than the promises of God. This can cause us to spiral into fear, control, panic, and reactionary decision-making. Our children are the actual sufferers when we allow this spiral to happen. What would happen if, instead, we started to step back in those moments and ask God to show us what he is doing or asked him for advice on how to deal with or respond to a learning struggle, a child with hard-to-manage emotions, or any one of the plethora of problems that come up in life? What if we learned to tune in and attach to our children  The wonderful Deb Weakly, creator of Help Club for Moms, joins Jennifer to talk about how big God is, his faithfulness, and the process of trusting him in our parenting and mothering story. There is so much hope in this episode, and we hope that wherever you are in your parenting journey, you are blessed by this conversation.  This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Four-week Autumn Guide. Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– God wants to be involved in every aspect of our lives, including planning our school Your children should never be exposed to the disrespect of being your "problem child."  How to protect your children's relationship with each other  We need to focus on what our children are good at it   Trusting God with our children Learn to connect with your children rather than react to them  Check out Deb's book, Help Club for Moms You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Deb here- Deb's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
25m
15/10/2024

The Father Crisis with Katy Faust

Welcome to episode 105 of the Restoration Home Podcast. What a conversation we have for you today. We had the honour of hosting Katy Faust of the "Them Before Us" movement. She comes on with heart-hitting facts about the cost of divorce, the crisis in a divorce generation, and the irreplaceable role of fathers.  Today, 50% of divorces are over low-level conflicts that build, and the long-term cost of a self-serving "happiness' decision is our children's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.  Katy and Jennifer offer advice on better communicating with our husbands, the point of fathers, and the importance of putting our children first in every decision.   This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner, check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four-week Autumn Guide. Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– Fathers and mothers each bring unique childrearing traits to the table; one is not better than the other, and neither is replaceable.  Children must come before adults in our policies, beliefs, and choices.  Love your children by respecting their father and choosing the narrative you spin about him carefully. It is children who bear the lifetime cost of a divorce, and step-parents rarely have your child's best interest at heart.  We need to get serious about sustaining marriages in the church and honouring fathers' unique and vital role.  Tips on how to communicate with your husband  Them Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning Check out Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle Keys to the Kingdom and the Queen's Code by Allison Armstrong for great books on understanding men and becoming more capable of navigating a gracious relationship with your husband.  Check out The Men We Need by Brant Hansen for an incredible book on manhood.  Order Katie's new book, Pro-Child Politics You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Katy here- Katy's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
35m
08/10/2024

Mothers Who Never Stop with Sally Clarkson

We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson back to the Restoration Home Podcast! She is a dear friend and our first repeat guest on the podcast. She has recently published a new book, Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace.  Her newest book is a memoir and an inspiration to mothers young and old, new and veteran. She joins Jennifer to talk about living a life of generosity and faithfulness. We often live our lives going from goal post to goal post, waiting until we've "arrived" or we're "done". However, as wives and mothers of faith, the journey is life itself, and we're called to run well until the run is complete.  Sally Clarkson's gentleness and wisdom, shared through her personal stories, is a wonderful encouragement, and we are so excited to offer this episode to our community.    Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Winter and Winter Holidays around the corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Autumn Guide. Autumn Guide,  Christmas Guide Volume 1 and Volume 2  In this episode– Create a vision of who you want to be in your family and the atmosphere you want to carry into your family. Model your motherhood after women of character. We need to plant the flag in our lives for what we believe and know to be accurate and hold fast, even when our circumstances or emotions aren't matching. You have the agency and capacity to build an incredible life.  You are not the victim of your life. It is a more fulfilling way to live when we choose to grow into being like God.  We are excited about Sally's newest book, Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace.  Two of our favourite books by Sally are Different and Awakening Wonder.  Check out Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home, which is available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sally here- Sally's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
32m
01/10/2024

Choosing Joy with Chris and Jennifer Coursey

Have you ever wondered what fear was doing to your brain? Are there times when you have felt like you were on a perpetual rollercoaster of hard days? Does it sometimes feel like your days, weeks, months blend together in a cacophony of disappointment, failure, fear, and stress?  Chris and Jennifer Coursey creators of Thrive Today and the 28 Day Joy Challenge join Jennifer Pepito for an incredible and practical conversation about how to create more joy-filled lives.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Looking for additional Science and Nature Studies? Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood. A year round study of God's creation through science experiments, great literature, and exploration of the outdoors.  In this episode– When we spend time focusing on joyful moments of our day, our brain begins to look for and note those moments more than the bad parts Cuddling our spouse or our kids releases oxytocin which helps decompress and reduce stress  Practical ways to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with joy The importance of choosing what we focus on and our focus's effect on our emotions The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey  Check out more books and resources by Chris and Jennifer You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Chris and Jen here– Thrive Today Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
32m
24/09/2024

When Doing it All is Undoing You with Alyssa Bethke

Alyssa Bethke, author of When Doing it All is Undoing You, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about how to avoid burning out in the pursuit of being a great parent. Sometimes we forget that offering our best to our children can only come when we have first taken care of ourselves emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This can feel challenging in the early days of motherhood, but it is so essential to carve out this time for the sake of our children and our family.  This is a beautiful and practical conversation for moms at every stage of parenting and motherhood.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Looking for additional Science and Nature Studies? Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood. A year round study of God's creation through science experiments, great literature, and exploration of the outdoors.  In this episode– We must root ourselves in the Lord to show up well for our families More is not more, sometimes its less and painful for everyone   A list of very practical ways to find mentors and care for ourselves in a busy season The importance of being self-aware for our spiritual growth When Doing it All is Undoing You by Alyssa Bethke  You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Alyssa Bethke here– Alyssa's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
29m
17/09/2024

When Homeschooling Feels Hard with Emelie Pepito

What if homeschooling was hard simply because there were still some areas where past pain continued to steal the joy and whimsy from our present life? And what if taking our precocious, intelligent 4-year-old from preschool to 12th grade, without turning them into "barely interested test takers", was possible? What if everything we thought about education was a myth? What if a little more balance and less stress could have a whole lot of impact?  In this delightful episode 101, Emelie and Jennifer talk about balance, baking bread, homeschooling, how life can steal our joy, why traditional workbook studies for our kids are detrimental to cultivating intelligence and much more.  This episode is for every mom with a deep love for her family and a lot of work to get through daily. We understand that life is demanding, but it doesn't have to be draining. Enjoy this podcast's wisdom, insight and practical hopefulness to help calm your life down and find the space to focus on what matters. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Balance work, play, academics, house cleaning, just find that perfect middle Sometimes your highschool can be rigorous and sometimes it can be relaxed, your child won't fail if it varies  All work or all play make for too much sameness How our past experiences can sap our current energy for whimisical schooling  What does a great education look like for you? The benefits of learning through play  Looking for a simpler homeschool flow, check out the Peaceful Press Samples Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Simplifying Homeschooling to Avoid Burnout The Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Cards  Check out our Homeschool Planner on Amazon or the Peaceful Press Planner  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
25m
10/09/2024

Family Discipleship with Christie Thomas

It's my pleasure to introduce Christie Thomas, the creator of Little Shoots and Deep Roots, as she joins Jennifer for an enriching discussion on nurturing and educating our children. As parents, our deepest wish is cultivating a love for God and joyful righteousness in our children. However, we often feel overwhelmed by distractions, grapple with fears, confront feelings of inadequacy, or simply struggle to find the time. But in Episode 100, you'll discover empowering and actionable insights for embarking on family discipleship with small yet impactful steps, releasing self-imposed pressures, and embracing gradual progress towards daily connection as a family through spiritual practices and scripture memorisation. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Looking for additional Science and Nature Studies? Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood. A year round study of God's creation through science experiments, great literature, and exploration of the outdoors.  In this episode– Fear is not our friend in discipling our children  Creating simple habits that we can sustain every day is the best way to disciple our children  Anchor points are small practices we build out that no matter how intense our schedule or low our emotions, we can consistently do as a family and alone.  Saying a simple prayer over our children each night before bed has big effects on their mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.  You aren't perfect, and there is no perfect way to raise a "godly" family, but as we continue to bring Christ into the centre of it small actions can have God results.  Check out Christie Thomas's free guide "Start Little" Pick up Christie's new book Little Habits, Big Faith You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Christie Thomas here– Christie's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
23m
03/09/2024

A Homeschool Mission Statement with Jennifer Pepito

Welcome to Episode 99. Join Jennifer Pepito on a solo episode about crafting a homeschool mission statement. There is so much pulling at our attention and every "yes" is a "no" to something else, and every "no" opens up new opportunities to say "yes" to something better for your family down the road. But until we have a clear idea of our values for why we are homeschooling and what we want our family to look like, we can end up saying "yes" and "no" to the wrong things because we get caught up in the emotion or pressure of the moment.  This is a practical, beautiful, informative episode that will inspire you to start this school year with a fresh vision and develop the tools and skills to prioritize what really matters to you over the school year and beyond.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! As the school year starts, check out the Homeschool Planner for a great way to stay organized and focused.  Looking for more nature and science for this year? The Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood is a beautiful addition to your school year.    In this episode– Pursuing virtue as a family  Why are you homeschooling?  Homeschooling is wonderful but hard, and knowing why we are doing it keeps us focused and joyful on the challenging days When decision-making fatigue sets in, a predetermined mission statement keeps our families on track  The Peaceful Press Family Vision Sheet  The Peaceful Life Workshop  Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto  How to Homeschool Free Book You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram  
23m
02/08/2024

Growing Up Hospitable with Emelie Pepito

Welcome to episode 95 of the Restoration Home Podcast.  Join our hosts, Jennifer and Emelie, as they share relatable stories about developing practical skills for hospitality, living overseas, and developing hobbies from the adventures and life skills presented through the Peaceful Press Bundles. Whether you are homeschooling, homesteading, or building your family's sacred home in the suburbs and the precious after-school hours, this episode is excellent for its practical advice and step-by-step guides. It's all about empowering our children with the skills to be great hosts.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Skills for hospitality  Stories with Jennifer and Emelie  How the Peaceful Press supports practical life skills  Your youngest children can learn simple hospitality  Finding mentors for your children  Your young children want to learn, want to particpate, want to engage it's our attitude and teaching that can whittle away at their enthusiasm  Good systems and rythms can insure you are always ready to host without stress and bother  Looking for a simpler homeschool flow, check out the Peaceful Press Samples Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Simplifying Homeschooling to Avoid Burnout The Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Cards  Check out our Homeschool Planner on Amazon or the Peaceful Press Planner  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
24m
26/07/2024

Boys are People Too with Durenda Wilson

Durenda Wilson author of Raising Boys to Men and creator of Simply Unhurried and the Durenda Wilson Podcast joins Jennifer Pepito for an incredibly podcast all about boys. This episode is about creating a space and mindset that is hospitable towards our sons. Their mindsets and energy levels, the way in which they are wired, are different from our daughters, different from ourselves and in a society that prioritises soft, social skills the energy and aggression that little boys carry is often misunderstood and punished instead of being channelled and regulated to help our sons thrive in life.  Episode 94 is a practical guide for raising sons in a world where masculinity has become a confusing subject, and the role of men has changed drastically in the last 100 years. Never before have our sons needed our support in becoming great men, and this podcast is an excellent place to start.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– The sliding scale of boy energy  Why we need to raise our sons differently Guiding our boys in emotional resilience and identification  Understanding the role of aggression on healthy masculinity    You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Durenda Wilson here– Durenda's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
23m
19/07/2024

Home is the Heart of Learning with Emelie Pepito

“Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life” ~ Charlotte Mason Creating a home that is hospitable is closely connected to creating a home that is conducive to learning for our children.  Episode 93 is a conversation between Jennifer and Emelie about the hospitality they have experienced over the years, the way in which hospitality shaped their lives and how we can be hospitable. The home is a powerful place, and how we treat our space, the boundaries we set, and the atmosphere we curate are a significant part of "Peaceful Families and Restored Communities".  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– How hospitality started us homeschooling  The best homes we have visited, and why What we did to create a hospitable home Creating a home that is also hospitable to our children How our attitude shapes our homes hospitableness  Good systems and rythms can insure you are always ready to host without stress and bother  Looking for a simpler homeschool flow, check out the Peaceful Press Samples Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Simplifying Homeschooling to Avoid Burnout The Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Cards  Check out our Homeschool Planner on Amazon or the Peaceful Press Planner  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
05/07/2024

How We Learn with Emelie Pepito

While this episode is focused on homeschooling, it is for anyone who wants to better engage with their children's education, improve the learning atmosphere in their home, and offer their children opportunities to become strong independent thinkers and doers.  Join Jennifer and Emelie Pepito in episode 91 as they discuss everything from the way we set up our home to practical maths. There is so much to education, and whatever curriculum you choose or method you prefer, there are simple steps we can take to make the most of the elementary years.   Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Educational inputs generate the outputs  Remain curious as the adults in your children's lives Narration, conversations, engagement with your childs ideas at a personal level helps hone their critical thinking skills  Learning, no matter the method, is driven by your enthusiasm and personal curiosity, especially in the younger years Creating a Family Vision is an important step in simplifying The Connection Challenge Looking for a simpler homeschool flow, check out the Peaceful Press Samples Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Simplifying Homeschooling to Avoid Burnout Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff The Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Cards  Check out our Homeschool Planner on Amazon or the Peaceful Press Planner  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
24m
14/06/2024

Do You Need Social Media for Community with Erin Loechner

A few years ago, Erin Loechner, author of Other Goose and The Opt Out Family, and her family decided to remove social media and opt out of a technologically driven lifestyle. This means having a smartphone that is no more used than a dumb phone, an iPad that can only play scales, and saying no to the digital community in favour of building community amongst your neighbours.  Join Jennifer and Erin in Episode 88 as they dig into what it looks like to walk away from social media, the unexpected benefits, what you might miss, and all you gain.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Are you starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for homeschooling tips?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– How life changes when you remove technology  Community that is built in person is more rewarding than online communities   Being present to your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give them Maybe the world doesn't need all of our big ideas, and perhaps we don't need somebody else's  The research keeps rolling out that overall phone use is increasing our stress, damaging our concentration, and creating a more disconnected generation Check out Erin Loechner's book The Opt Out Family You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Erin Loechner– Erin's Blog  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
07/06/2024

Planning a Great Summer with Jennifer Pepito

In this special episode, Jennifer Pepito brings her 26 years of expertise to the table to help you plan, organise, and enjoy your summer months.  From decluttering to planning the perfect summer activities that protect rhythms you built up in the school year, this episode is full of thoughtful insights, advice on how to wrap up the school year, enjoy the summer, and stay on track with your goals. Finally, we are so excited to announce that the Restoration Home Community is opening one more time in June. Join Jennifer for a year of habit building through Jennifer's new book "Habits for a Sacred Home". One thing we have learned is that community is so important for growing in our habits and acheiving our goals, and we're excited to build community with you in 2024.   Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out our Elementary Bundles to provide your child with a strong foundation in creativity, living stories, science, and history. The Kind Kingdom Volume 1 and Volume 2 The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 and Volume 2 Precious People Volume 1 We are now selling a printed version of the Peaceful Preschool. Find the beautiful Peaceful Press Cookbook on Amazon!!   In this episode– Tips for decluttering after a school year  Ways to enjoy summer and keep learning Organisation for school supplies Planning for the following year  Book swapping ideas  The Summer Guide  The Summer Bundle-Ocean, Desert, and Freshwater Guides The Homeschool Planner with Grade Tracker  The Peaceful Press Amazon Store You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram
22m
31/05/2024

Practical Step to Homeschooling High School with Carrie De Francisco

Home education through elementary is fairly undaunting and highly enjoyable. When high school rolls around, the pressure to socialise children and prepare them for careers, college, and life begins to amp up, and uncertainty about how equipped we are to tackle the job at hand or even if it's a good idea in the first place can weigh us down.  Whether you're considering homeschooling through high school, in the midst of it, or looking for fresh ideas after homeschooling your third child, this episode is a goldmine of practical advice. Carrie De Francisco, a fellow homeschooling parent, founder of Coffee with Carrie, and author of the newly released Homeschool High School, joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 86. Together, they delve into the world of homeschooling, high school, community building, and restoring relationships.   Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– Practical tips for homeschooling high school  Ways to build relationships and communities in high school and the importance of sibling friendships You don't have to do it alone Teaching high school is all about co-learning, and there is no shame in learning alongside your children You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Carrie De Francisco here– Carrie's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
24m
24/05/2024

A Good God and a Simple Life with Emelie Pepito

Silent to do lists, Pinterest meal pressure, self-care standards, religious pressures, we are surrounded by so many voices putting external pressures on us. The unfinished baseboards, the 400 recipes in your Pinterests food boards, the weights in the corner of your room, the unused gym membership. What if part of a restored life was learning to identify and reduce these clamouring gremlins that are trying to steal our joy and reduce the simplicity of what Christ has called you to in whatever stage of parenting or life you are in?  Join Jennifer and Emelie Pepito in episode 85 as they discuss these silent to do lists, how simplicity gives us space to breath, the importance of values, and how understanding who God is as a loving Father can take us from stressed and overwhelmed to a glorious adventure with a loving God who has our backs.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– First steps for simplifying life with young children Reducing your lifestyle down to necessities for a season isn't a permanent loss, we can recover and change our values in any season to recapture what brought us joy in a previous season but wasn't feasible in another one  When we understand how God sees us, we go from stressed to blessed and protected Simplifying is part action and part mindset   Creating a Family Vision is an important step in simplifying The Connection Challenge Looking for a simpler homeschool flow, check out the Peaceful Press Samples Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito  Abba's Child by Brennan Manning Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  The Pastors Wife by Sabrina Wurmbrand  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
17/05/2024

Work, Rest, Read, Repeat with Elsie Iudicello

Whenever I read a book by Elizabeth Goudge, I am transported into a world of everyday heroines and heroes that inspire me to live with a little more beauty and graciousness in my everyday life.  Episode 84 with Elsie Iudicello has the same effect. The wisdom and tender authority she carries, the way she talks about her marriage and husband, the graceful way she sets boundaries of community within her family, and her understanding of seasons, offers a refreshing and inspiring view of an orderly life for our community.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– Being a part of a family and home involves a community committment that has responsibilities  We all have seasons where we aren't giving 100% and understanding our own frailities and having grace for the others in our life creates a more peaceful home As the parents respect work and rest limits for yourself and your children There will always be work, and we need to recognise that order and balance between work and rest is a disciplined choice Letting go of what was good in a past season, and embracing what is best for the present  You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Elsie Iudicello here– Elsie's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
10/05/2024

Practical Steps for a Happy Marriage with Emelie Pepito

Submission has become a polarising word. For those of us who were raised under hyper-religious structures in the 80s and 90s, submission was framed in medieval terms. For some, it's one of those things in the Bible, that we simply lay aside as archaic, along with the commandment for women to go outside of the city whilst on their period. For others, it conveys a whole world of hurt and manipulation.  But what is submission, really? Is it necessary? And does it have anything to do with building an orderly, fulfilling, and joy filled marriage? Welcome to episode 83! Emelie and Jennifer begin to tackle some of these questions, and talk about thankfulness, submission, Laura Doyles six step to intimacy, and so much more.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Practical steps to contentment and more joy in our marriages What is submission really and what it isn't Laura Doyles' 6 steps to greater intimacy and why your husband doesn't need to hear every thought  The importance of taking care of ourselves  Learning to be fluent in the language of men  The Six Intimacy Skills  The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle Stewarding Progesterone with Emelie Pepito   The Process of Healing Episode 74 if you're looking for more help working through mindsets and preconceived beliefs about your spouse or God's love and goodness.  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
27m
03/05/2024

Any House Can Be a Home with Myquillyn Smith

Instagram has filled us with images of beautiful homes, and it's such a joy to look at these to be inspired, but at the end of the day, "what do you want children to remember about life in your home"? Is a perfect Instagram house going to build the memories you wnat your children to remember about their youth?  Myquillyn Smith author of The Nesting Place joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 82 to talk about how we build a home. Myquillyn spent many years living in rentals, often waiting for the home of her dreams until she realised that she needed to start creating a home for her boys now. She shares that process, her best tips for decorating, and how to visualise and execute our family priorities in the design of our homes.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– How a house made into a home bring order and peace  Practice taking risk with the decoration of your home  Build a practical home for your family, not an instagram home Identifiying the purpose of your home and the activities you want to fill it with Home is the centre of the family and community and no matter what our house looks like, we can make it a home  We can't wait for perfection to open our homes and our lives to other people  Every house has a silver lining  Catch Myquillyn's new book Home Rules  You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Myquillyn Smith here– Myquillyn's Instagram and at The Nester Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
12/04/2024

How to do Morning Time Prayer for All Ages with Emelie Pepito

Morning time is a huge part of the rhythm of the Peaceful Press. It's a daily time set aside each morning to connect as a family, read great literature, but most importantly it's the time where we pray and connect with God as a community and the body of Christ.  But how do we do that, what does it look like?  Jennifer has been doing morning time with her family for 25 years, and she is joined in episode 79 with Emelie Pepito as they talk about their family morning time, what they've learned, and how it's affected them, and the beauty that having a time of prayer each morning does for the atmosphere of the home across the day.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Creating a great morning time  Encouraing children of all ages to pray  Being great leaders in our prayer time both corporate and private  Finding more opportunities for prayer as a family  Tips for creating consistency and structure in morning time  Who Am I in Christ Resource You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
22m
29/03/2024

Stories of Prayer with Emelie Pepito

“For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.” – Teresa of Ávila Welcome to episode 77. Jennifer and Emelie come together to talk about prayer. Prayer is a habit essential to our walk as mothers. We are entrusted with the care of souls, and how can we do that without constant communion with God?  Not only that, but our Christian faith gives us open access to a loving God who speaks to us as individuals and the body of Christ, encourages, exhorts, guides us in our daily decisions, comforts us in our stress and distress, and is a "very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Stories of prayer in Mexico with Jennifer and Emelie Why we might not be hearing from God  Letting go of bitterness and fear  Our desparate need for prayer as mothers The beauty of prayer  Abba's Child by Brennan Manning  Seven Easy Tips for Personal Prayer by Fr Ronald Rolheiser  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
15/03/2024

The Beauty of the Now with Ruth Chou Simons

Ruth Chou Simons the creator of Gracelaced and author of books such as GraceLaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart and Pilgrim joins Jennifer Pepito for Episode 75.  Ruth dives deep into the many years that went into building her company, the minutes and hours stolen here and there that led to Gracelaced, and the hours of laundry folding that built the deep reservoirs that have gone into her many books and devotionals. After this episode, laundry has never sounded so holy.  Finally, the dreams that God has placed on your heart are not lost in the now because your "someday is made up of 1000s of right nows." –Ruth Chou Simons  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– Ruth Chou's personal story and building Gracelaced  Seeing your children as individuals not just a unit Big changes are built on little decisions and 15 minutes of time well used  The power of having a deep reservoir of experience, wisdom, God time, and life lived before you launch into a ministry  Creating a phone tower to make room for connection  Pre-order Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons  Check out her books When Strivings Cease and Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ruth Chou Simons here- Ruth's Instagram and website  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
08/03/2024

The Process of Healing with Kimberly June Miller

If you were dropped into an alpine meadow with a large picnic hamper full of C.S. Lewisesque fruits and foods, and your children, would you have the most delicious day of your life? Imagine this meadow has a stream, and you don't have a phone or a computer; it's you and your children in the most pristine and quiet setting imaginable.  Would you have the best day of your life? Or would the silence and spacious emptiness of such a day make you feel uneasy? Do you think something important might not be getting done? For me, the thought of having such an unproductive day fills me with a low level of anxiety.  What if in our busyness and overstimulation, we are missing an invitation to connect with Jesus? What if there is a level of Shalom on offer for our homes that requires us to prioritise empty space in our daily lives?  Welcome to episode 74 with Kimberly June Miller, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We've talked so much about becoming healthier as parents across the Restoration Home Podcast and I love this conversation because it is full of practical advice and compassion for parents.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home and get access to exclusive bonuses.  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– Taking the path to healing  Understanding our responses to our childrens emotions.  The Biblical basis for inner healing  One of the first steps towards healing is beginning to identify how you're filling your down time to avoid the spaciousness of your thoughts and feelings.  Your children will respond to your inner emotions as much as your outer behaviour so creating a peaceful home means keeping space in our daily lives to identify and heal our inner emotional landscape with Jesus.  Check out Allison Cook and Kimberly Miller's book Boundaries for Your Soul  Bessel van der Kolk The Body Keeps the Score Being There: Why Prioritising Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erica Komisar You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Kimberly here- Kimberly's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
29m
01/03/2024

Stewarding Progesterone with Emelie Pepito

Episode 73 marks the beginning of a four week segment on stewardship. Jennifer and Emelie start with the most basic stewardship, our hormones, specifically progesterone!*  Progesterone is the hormone that prepares your body for pregnancy at the end of your cycle. When you have enough of it, you should feel calm and nurtured in the days running up to your cycle. But stress, crowded schedules, busy school loads, and trying to do everything can derail our progesterone production.  Why does this matter? When we don't steward our hormones properly across our cycle, we start using cortisol and adrenals to function. This causes long term stress on our body, reducing our capacity to handle bigger life stressors that come our way because we have used everything up trying to over perform during the progesterone (Luteal Phase) of our cycle.  Addressing this is about learning micro stewardship of our emotions and progesterone across the cycle. Micro emotional stewardship is learning to connect with God in the middle of a emotion and ask:  1. Is this feeling true or is it an emotion that's coming up and related to some old pain or lie about the goodness of God, the love of my husband, or God's sufficiency? (Memorise Psalm 23) 2. Is this feeling something physical–hormonal, exhaustion, poor diet choice, stress? 3. Is my reaction to this feeling going to bring connection or disconnection?  Progesterone stewardship is learning to identify the foods and care your body needs in the last 10 days of your cycle.  *None of this is medical advice, nor is it intended to be.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring around the corner check out the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide.  Shop the Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Micro stewardship Progesterone and its role in our moods, emotions, and well being How to care for and protect your progesterone Spiritual practices for managing our emotions  Enjoying the week of rest that progesterone gives us Dealing with anxiety and fear? Check out Mothering By the Book and the accompanying Study Guide with Emelie Pepito Looking for more information on hormones:   Reset Your Hormones with These Foods by Mindy Pelz Fasting, Hormones, and Menopause You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
20m
23/02/2024

How Shall We Live with Michelle Garrels

Imagine sitting down with a cup of coffee in a quiet kitchen, with bread rising, the sunlight dancing over the walls and floor, and flowers blooming in the middle of the table. Then you settle yourself in for a conversation that is equal parts poetry and inspiration.  That is exactly what episode 72 is with Michelle Garrels. It is a beautiful conversation where Michelle welcomes listeners deep into the process of her and her husbands development of their family life, their homeschooling vision, and the parenting of children as they become young adults.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide  Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet.   In this episode– Learning to hear from God and being okay with mistakes  All about the Danish philosophy of Folk Schooling Raising children are God-sustained Insight into family done differently  How resposibility can be opportunity  Let your children not your feelings be an indicator for how well your family method is working? Are they thriving? Does something need to be adjusted to support them?  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Michelle here- Michelle's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
23m
09/02/2024

Managing a Holy Home with Johnna Holmgren

This week, we are delighted to have Johnna Holmgren join us for Episode 70. She is the creator of Fox Meets Bear, a stunning and inspirational platform for creative, intentional mothers looking for a better path through motherhood.  Her wisdom, her delight, and the intentionality and joy she has put into creating a beautiful home and embraced motherhood is so inspirational.  Jennifer and Johnna have an incredible conversation about work and parenting, building a life, the struggles, the joy, and the reality of "the misssion of motherhood". No matter where you are in your parenting or life story this episode has something that is going to ignite a desire in your heart to believe in the divine gift of nurturing a family is something that can be joyful and life giving in the midst of the reality of struggles, overwhelm, and mess.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Creating a seasonal family schedule to decide the rhythm, the schedule, and set the intentionality and focus of an upcoming season Having a vision for your children's work life to help you cope with the mess and chaos of the now and not yet.  A challenge to mothers to change their mindset around nurturing Ideas and tips for raising connected children with a purpose  Check out Johnna's shop for inspiration  Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Johnna here- Johnna's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
31m
02/02/2024

How Does Work Make You Feel with Emelie Pepito

How do you feel when you're doing the dishes, weeding in the garden, working for a paycheck, folding laundry, paying the bills, making dinner for a close friend you're excited to see, or packing for your dream trip? Do you know what these things have in common? They are work. But we have very different feelings associated with each one. Dishes, laundry, weeding are alternately exhausting, relaxing, or frustrating. Making dinner for our close friend or a loved one, packing for a dream holiday, it's exhilirating, fun, and a joy.  In episode 69, Jennifer and Emelie dive down into the mindsets, lies, fears, and feelings we get when it comes to work, how we can change our mindset around the most mundane tasks, and begin to enjoy work as a better part of being alive.    Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resources and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– To have work, you must first have been given a gift: the clothes you wear, your children, your spouse, your job, a roof to sleep under, food to cook  How to change our attitudes around work  Healthy boundaries are about rhythm of rest and work not making work the enemy of living  We feel unnoticed and unloved in the endless work, but it matters to God, and God is giving us approval and love in our work  Ways to heal as you seek to find God’s Design around work Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home is now available for pre-order.  Looking for more Restoration Home episodes on work:  Episode 4 with McKenzy Winkler of the Little Farm Folk  Episode 3 with Emelie Pepito on work and ownership  Episode 2 with Kristin Dahman on the power of priortisation You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
26m
26/01/2024

Mothers Who Curate with Sarah Mackenzie

It is such a delight to have Sarah Mackenzie on the Restoration Home Podcast. Her mission with Read-Aloud-Revival, her joy, deep thoughtfulness, and her passion for curating her home.  We're so glad you're here for episode 68! It's all about how we create connection with our children, protecting them from age inappropriate media and news, creating standards within our homes, and continuing relationships with older children. Finally, Sarah has some beautiful thoughts on control and faith in our parenting.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Recognising our role as a mother and the limits and responsibilities of motherhood  Mothering through the curation of the books, media, music, and distractions we let pass in front of our children Your home is the centre of your universe and there is no place more important Domestic Monastary: Creating a Spiritual Life at Home by Ronald Rolheiser  The Read Aloud Family is a primer on creating long lasting connections with your children If you're looking for great, living children's stories check out Sarah's beautiful picture books at Waxwing Books You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sarah here- Sarah's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
27m
19/01/2024

Faith, Friends, and Finishing Well with Sally Clarkson

Sally Clarkson is a dear friend and long awaited guest of the podcast. Her long years of mothering, and her pursuit of sacred living for mind, body and spirit, has made her an enduring motherhood figure. In episode 67, she joins Jennifer to talk about planting a flag in the ground of your heart that says: from this point forward, I will no longer listen to lies, I will no longer live according to my fears, but according to the goodness of God, and His truth.  There is more than just symbolism to this gesture though. There is planning, and dreaming and executing the vision of what that might look like for your unique life. Jennifer and Sally talk about how to go about planting that flag, and creating a vision and course of action to support a life that is lived bravely, gently, and in truth.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Identifying that not every thought is truth Creating a vision for your life and your home Realising that the world is not your responsibilty, and while we're called to steward our children, our lives, our marriages, the outcome is God's responsibility The journey of motherhood requires community in the trenches  When it comes to our older children, there comes a time when we choose to release our expectations and learn to love and accept them "beginning, middle, and end." Two of our favourite books by Sally are Different and Awakening Wonder  Check out Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sally here- Sally's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
24m
12/01/2024

Jason VanRuler and the Practical Process of Finding Help

Have you ever tried a therapist or counsellor and walked away feeling more empty, anxious or simply that things are not improving? In the process of creating a restoration home, do you feel alone, or like you are bearing the weight of it? Do you feel like you are swinging wildly between parenting styles as you try your hardest day after day to give your children the best childhood and parenting possible?  Welcome to Episode 66 of the Restoration Home Community! We are so excited about the content of this episode. It's deeply practical, and after talking about becoming healthier, more at peace, whole and restored over the last year, Jason VanRuler offers easy to follow steps for accessing support in the process.  Jason VanRuler is a Licensed Therapist and author of "Get Past Your Past". He is also a husband and father and we are delighted to have him on this weeks episode.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! With Spring and Spring Holidays around the Corner check out the Peaceful Press resouces and blogs for good literature, engaging ways to celebrate, and the Peaceful Press four week Garden Guide. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents Day  St Patricks Day  The Peaceful Press Spring Guide and the Peaceful Press Garden Guide   In this episode– Creating a personal criteria as you look for a therapist or counsellor  Choosing the best support team for your past experience and future goals A parents job is to coach their children into preparedness not carry them across the finish line of adulthood The importance of being really honest with yourself about where you are getting stuck in your growth  Building better habits to maintain breakthrough Check out Ryan's book "Get Past Your Past"  "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk Check out Jennifer's new book "Habits for a Sacred Home" available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes and Noble You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Jason here- Jason's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
27m
05/01/2024

How We Can Save the World with Emelie Pepito

It's the beginning of 2024, and we are opening The Restoration Home Community. We are so excited for this next year of habit building and community.  "Why" you might ask. Well, habits, community, looking your children in the eye, a few more family dinners is about more than a nicer life or happier children, a cleaner house, more time to exercise. These are all parts of building something beautiful and sustaining that can carry ourselves and our families through whatever lies ahead.  In preparation for the community and podcast line up for 2024, Jennifer and Emelie came together to talk about community, restoration, and how you can save the world by eating dinner as a family. But ultimately, we're excited about how growing habits of thankfulness, prayer, quiet can bring us closer to God and bring greater wholeness to our day to day lives.    Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out our Elementary Bundles to provide your child with a strong foundation in creativity, living stories, science, and history. The Kind Kingdom Volume 1 and Volume 2 The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 and Volume 2 Precious People Volume 1 We are now selling a printed version of the Peaceful Preschool. Find the beautiful Peaceful Press Cookbook on Amazon!!   In this episode– We can't save the world by changing our behaviour and nor our hearts The simplest things, like eating dinner as a family can have a huge impact.  Habits are things best built within community which is why we are so excited about the Restoration Home Community Pre-order Jennifer's new book Habits for a Sacred Home  The Two Weeks to a Happier Homeschool resource The Peaceful Life Workshop You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
23m
30/12/2023

Jennifer Pepito on a Charlotte Mason Education

How can the principles of a Charlotte Mason education help you love God and create an elevated wholesome family? Charlotte Mason wrote of education, "We allow no separation to grow up between the intellectual and 'spiritual' life of children...". The unity between a child's spiritual growth and their intellectual development has led Jennifer, over the years, to create the Peaceful Press and with her husband, curate a home environment that focuses on "whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy...".(Phil 4:8) But what does the home environment have to do with education? What do we mean when we talk about not separating a child's spiritual life from their education?  In this solo episode, Jennifer does a delightful and well researched job of explaining the philosophy behind the Peaceful Press education method, and its role in restoration.  Finally, we are so excited to announce that the Restoration Home Community is NOW OPEN. Join Jennifer for a year of habit building through Jennifer's new book "Habits for a Sacred Home". One thing we have learned is that community is so important for growing in our habits and acheiving our goals, and we're excited to build community around sacred habits in 2024.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out our Elementary Bundles to provide your child with a strong foundation in creativity, living stories, science, and history. The Kind Kingdom Volume 1 and Volume 2 The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 and Volume 2 Precious People Volume 1 We are now selling a printed version of the Peaceful Preschool. Find the beautiful Peaceful Press Cookbook on Amazon!!   In this episode– A Charlotte Mason Education Why we love beautiful literature   Setting the atmosphere of your home  How to curate what comes into your home, including where your main focus is Looking for a course on homeschooling: check out the The Peaceful Path to a Living Education  The Two Weeks to a Happier Homeschool resource The Peaceful Life Workshop You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram  
17m
23/12/2023

Planning a Restorative New Year

With 2023 drawing to a close and 2024 beginning, there are things we can do to process, grieve, celebrate the past year, so we can approach the new year with hope, vision, and excitement.  Jennifer and Emelie come together in Episode 63 to share how they process the past year, and plan for the next year.  This episode covers personal stories and ideas for the processes of welcoming in the new year. They cover the importance of dreaming with God for the year, setting aside time to grieve dissapointment, failure, and frustrations from the year so we can understand God's perspective on us and our year. They talk about learning to hear from God as a friend who wants to speak with and join us in our dreaming.  The episode is also full of practical and beautiful ideas for making goals. You can write a eulogy so each year you set goals around how you want to be remebered. Setting fun goals like what do I want to learn, what books do I want to read, are great for finding ways to grow and learn something that privides life giving creativity or opportunities to learn and rest.  Finally, we are so excited to announce that the Restoration Home Community is opening in January for a year of habit building through Jennifer's new book "Habits for a Sacred Home". One things we have learned is that community is so important for growing in our habits and acheiving our goals, and we're excited to build community around sacred habits in 2024.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out our Elementary Bundles to provide your child with a strong foundation in creativity, living stories, science, and history. The Kind Kingdom Volume 1 and Volume 2 The Playful Pioneers Volume 1 and Volume 2 Precious People Volume 1 We are now selling a printed version of the Peaceful Preschool. Find the beautiful Peaceful Press Cookbook on Amazon!!   In this episode– The role of community in growing new habits and acheiving our goals. Learning to talk to God and to dream with him as we plan and create our year  Setting 10, 20, 30 year goals so we know where we are ultimately aiming for as we plan each year Processing and grieving what went wrong and learning to appreciate how God moves in our circumstances The importance of writing a eulogy  The Two Weeks to a Happier Homeschool resource The Peaceful Life Workshop You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
25m