Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

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.

“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.

Tsh Oxenreider creator of the Rule of Life Course joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 92 to talk about how we create a Rule of Life for our families and our children's longing for the fences and borders of Godly structure even when they push against us.  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– Travelling around the world and building a rule of life  Understanding the role of order and creating guidance for our life  Why children need us to be consistent in our rules and guidance Why it's okay to fail in front of your children Check out Tsh Oxenreider's devotional Bitter and Sweet and her book At Home in the World   You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Tsh Oxenreider– Tsh's Website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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.

Welcome to episode 90 with Jennifer Pepito and Cindy Rollins.  Cindy Rollins homeschooled her nine children for over 30 years using Charlotte Mason’s timeless ideas. She is the author of Mere Motherhood: Morning Time, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification, The Mere Motherhood Newsletters, Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent Traditions with Handel’s Messiah and Morning Time: A Liturgy of Love. In this episode Jennifer and Cindy talk about the power of stability for nurturing a connected family. The Restoration Home Community is open for the last time this year! Learn more about how we are creating stability through better habits at this link. Restoration Home Community   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– Homeschooling requires trust that the good seeds will bear fruit.  Recognize the need for faithfulness. How to bear one another’s burdens and create stability.   You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Cindy Rollins here– Cindy’s Instagram   Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 89 with Jennifer Pepito and Joy Clarkson.  Joy is a professor, author, and the daughter of Sally Clarkson. This episode is a wonderful listen as we get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Clarksons lived family life, encouraged critical thinking, enjoyed family time, curated atmosphere, and launched children who were capable of making a difference in the world.  If you're looking for an inspiring summer read, check out Joy's new book, You Are a Tree. 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– Part of a comprehensive home education is giving your children the space for debate and freedom to articulate their ideas.  Giving your children resources for success The best learning often happens not in the classroom but at the dinner table or on family walks, so learning to identify and utilise opportunities is key.  Check out Joy's new book, You Are a Tree. You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Joy Clarkson– Joy's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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.

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

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.

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.