Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Welcome to episode 182 with our beloved friend Rachel Kovac. She has a new book out: Their Future is Shining Bright. This is an incredible episode about homeschooling through high school without falling back on rigid workbooks, or trying to hit every traditional milestone.  Rachel is the kind of person who inspires you to live a more beautiful life, to test what are the outer edges of what you can do, and raise your children in a hopeful, productive world.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– How to help your children remain creative and present in their highschool years Why it doesn't super matter what you focus on in highschool as long as you children to learn  The importance of remaining connected to your children in highschool Rachel's website and substack Rachel's new book Their Future is Shining Bright   You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Rachel here: Rachel's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.   https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout

Welcome to episode 181 with Jennifer Pepito and Jennifer Dukes Lee. Jennifer set out to write a book about mornings through the lens of what the Bible says about the early hours of the day. The result is her newest book How to Love Your Morning: Faith Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time. We don't often think of mornings through the lens of how God views them, but so much of scripture is God calling people out to connect with him or go with him in the morning. But how can we have a great morning when we arrive at it carrying the stress, dissapointment, or sleeplessness of the previous day? Jennifer walks through the simple steps we can take to set up our mornings for greatness, adjust to the season you are in, and a few tips for letting go of unfinished tasks so you can start your loveable morning the night before.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– A great morning starts the night before  What does God say abour mornings The 3 pillars that we focus on each morning First things first, and focusing on God in the mornings Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Pack  Free Peaceful Press Planning Pages  Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026 You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.   https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout

Welcome to episode 180 with Jennifer Pepito and Tia Ralls. Tia is the author of Magic in the Monotony and a beloved mentor mom in the Restoration Home Community.  Tia and Jennifer talk about Tia's new book, how to use the Peaceful Press chore cards with littles, incorporating eye contact into morning time, and the beauty and prayer of sacrifice with little children.  Sometimes habits can feel so hard in the little years, but the smallest habits can provide security and stability that the rest of our day moves around.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– Why simple habits makes life sweeter with littles  The importance of eye contact  How to build habits that nurture connection Peaceful Press Chore and Routine Pack  Free Peaceful Press Planning Pages  Join the Restoration Home Community for support and connection as you create a sacred home in 2026   You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Tia Ralls: In the Restoration Home Community!  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.   https://thepeacefulpress.com/blogs/news/ten-things-to-do-before-age-ten-to-prevent-homeschool-burnout

How do you know if your home education is ticking the right boxes? How do you know if you're hitting the right priorities, making important milestones, and raising healthy, happy, whole, and well educated children?  With so much noise, so many checklists, and so many conflicting goals, Carrie De Francisco joins Jennifer in Episode 179 to talk about evaluating your home education journey through simple questions.  Carrie De Francisco and Jennifer Pepito are both veteran homeschoolers who have made it their goal to help parents navigate education, particularly highschool, without reverting to the defunct system that is traditional school.  Home Education, at it's best is effective and simple, and Carrie's new book A Home Education Handbook with nine questions to help you evaluate your home school process is a great resource to destress, get back on track, and feel confident in what you are doing.  Asking questions rather than trying to check off a daily list or confine experience, real life challenges  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. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– Daily questions to check your home education progress  The best decisison Carrie made in homeschooling How to feel confident when your homeschooling looks different  Learn more about Carrie at Coffee with Carrie 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.

Welcome to episode 178! Work is essential for things like hand-eye coordination, a sense of self-esteem and belonging in children, and a core building block for future success.  How do we build this habit, though, without destroying childhoods, derailing parent-child relationships, or raising children who hide when they see us coming for fear of being tasked with work.  Jennifer takes you through the work and life of "Ma Moody" to discover keys to raising children who love work, who want to work with you, and building good habits without taking away from a child's childhood.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out the Homeschool Planner for a great way to stay organized and focused as the new year starts.  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: The lessons of work from Mrs. Moody Work is a building block for successful children The three things we can do as a parent to make work enjoyable: Be present; appreciate the effort; keep work manageable  The best habits are built around daily rhythms; check out the Peaceful Press FREE Daily Rhythm Pack The Peaceful Press Chore Cards: the essential tool for developing good habits of order, cleanliness, work, and self-care Get 10% off your purchase with code "Restoration10" If you're looking for inspiration for a habit make-over check out: Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram

Welcome to episode 177 of the Restoration Home Podcast!  The dream we have of a godly family, and good habits, and leaving a family legacy, and only choosing what really matters must start in relationship with God. An important part of that relationship is the habit of hearing from God. Margaret Feinberg, author of The God You Need to Know and Fight Back with Joy joins Jennifer to talk about how to build a habit of hearing from the Holy Spirit, discerning the voice of God, and how this habit fuels every other undertaking.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– How to deal with pain when spiritual leaders betray us The importance of hearing from God How to deal with dissapointment when we think we heard, but didn't  Walkin in humility The joy of communion, and so much more. You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Margaret here:  Margaret's Instagram and website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 176 with Ginny Yurich, a long time friend and the amazing founder of 1000 Hours Outside. This episode was such a delight to record., and we think you'll have as much fun listening. Ginny and Jennifer are both bubbling over with enthusiasm for homeschooling, daily nature time habits, letting go of unrealistic education standards that hinder rather than help your child, the importance of parental connection over peer connection, and so much more. We love debunking myths that, in the end, make our lives simpler, our children happier and more succesful, and protect childhood over rigid and unproductive learning. So settle in and enjoy!  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– Peer to peer versus peer to parent connections When to clean your baseboards with cotton balls  How to get outside in the dead of winter What going outside in lots of weather does for your children The books we love And so much more!!  https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/  Get the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood here You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ginny here:  Ginny's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Jennifer and Emelie come to the show to talk about the wedding they planned in less than a month. Why a wedding, you might ask, because one of the ultimate goals of the Restoration Home Community is creating longevity in our families. This looks like adult children, who are there for each-other, planning celebrations around family vision, and the long-term goal of community.  Plus, it's fun to talk about weddings!  This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press! Learn more about our new Easter Guide!  Our full length bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press. The Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles   In this episode– Planning celebrations around your family vision  The beauty of community Enjoying the goodness of God  Learning to live aware of the gifts of God  Investing in long-term community  Writing your family vision with the Peaceful Press guide You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 174 of the Restoration Home Podcast!  Jamie Erickson, joins us on the Restoration Home for another incredible conversation. She recently released a new book: Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again. We talk so often on the Restoration Home about our "yeses" and "nos." This conversation with Jamie was like taking all of the principles of choice, of priority, of vision into one very powerful conversation about what it means to lean heavily into filtering every opportunity, every role and responsibility with a hearty "yes" or a strong "no".   If you are looking for the motivation, the inspiration, and the vision to start choosing what truly matters to you, to value your most important "yeses," you will love this conversation with Jamie.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– A good opportunity does not mean you should say yes Every thing you have going on in your life has a different value, don't let the least valuable things take the most of your time and energy.  Your biggest and most important "yes" is to your spouse and children.  It's okay to put things down and pick them back up later You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Jamie here:  Jamie's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 173 with Leila Marie Lawler, the author of The Little Oratory. Leila joins Jennifer for a beautiful, heartwarming conversation about life, marriage, raising children who feel like their contributions matter, putting your husband first, turning towards him and not against him, and so much more.  We loved this conversation because it felt like being in the room with Jennifer and Leila, having a cup of tea or coffee, and soaking in the kind of community and mentorship we all long for. So, settle in or go for a walk, grab your coffee, and enjoy this life giving conversation.   Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!  In this episode– Why we choose our husband first The importance of prayer Making your home a holy and set apart place The spiritual role of husband and wife no matter what your roles you might be filling temporarily or permanently A heart of honour  Raising children who appreciate being contributors  And so much more.  You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Leila here:  Leila's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.