Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Porn, Loneliness, and Other Addictions with Greta Eskridge

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Restoration Home Podcast. Greta Eskridge joins Jennifer to talk about her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. This is a heavy topic, but one that must be discussed, especially as more and more often we learn that addiction stems from a lack of attunement and attachment in young children, which manifests as addiction in our teens and adults. So the process of teaching our children about so pervasive an addiction and giving them a strong sense of compassion, curiosity, and comfort as they face the ever increasing stresses of life must start when they are young.
Greta and Jennifer bring so much honesty, vulnerability, and experience to this conversation. They address the extremes of of shame or the positions that say porn, or any other comfort strategy that abridges our pursuit of God or acquisition of comfort in a healthy way, is acceptable. 
Heads Up: The conversation in this episode is between two moms, and its content is not designed for young listeners.  
There was an audio issue, and the content was too good to miss, but was apologise for any annoyance. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
 In this episode–
How to talk about addictions
Addictions are not a lack of self-control
The role loneliness and a need for comfort play in our addictions 
Tuning out is a place for lies, addictions, and broken patterns to proliferate 
Greta Eskridge It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn 
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Uniquely You with Sally Clarkson

We are delighted to welcome Sally Clarkson back to the Restoration Home Podcast! She is a beloved friend and is joining Jennifer for the third time to share what is near and dear to her heart in this season. 
We always love having Sally on as she brings so much intentionality and thoughtfulness as she shares with our community the thoughts and meditations that are near and dear to her heart in this season. We hope that you are blessed and encouraged by the intentionality that Sally Clarkson unfaillingly brings to the mothering journey.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
 In this episode–
You cannot give your children too much encouragement 
Don't discipline your child simply because they are different 
Identify what your child is good at and support them in that 
You can't be afriad to interrupt your child's selfishness 
Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson 
We are excited about Sally and Nathan's newest book, Uniquely You.
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.
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Shameless then Tidy with Dana K White

Dana K White, the creator of A Slob Comes Clean, and author of many books on how to go from chaotic and cluttered brings such a unique perspective to Episode 126 of the Restoriaton Home.
At the core of her message is the gospel truth that being clean and tidy doesn't bring you any closer to God, and being messy and chaotic doesn't push you farther away from Him. As Dana says: this isn't an excuse to have a messy house, but it should remove shame and remind us that nothing we do or don't do can add or detract from God's love for us and presence in our lives. 
As we deal with the shame around whatever perceived lack we are operating in, we can begin to build those small habits and changes that will transform our external world to be more orderly, peaceable, and pleasant to be in. Dana's website, books, and Instagram are full of simple, gentle ways to start transforming your life one small piece at a time. 
God is not in a rush with our process and neither should we be. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
So often creativity and clutter go together
Your messy house is not disappointing God
Shame is not your friend 
Start small and watch the micro changes grow
Getting rid of the unimportant things is one of the best ways to kick start a more peaceful environment. 
Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K White 
Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart by Dana K. White
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Productive and Peaceful with Chelsi Jo

Chelsi Jo Moore, creator of the Systemize Your Life podcast, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 125! As I have gotten older, I have realised more and more that the best parts of my life come from some automated back process and that having systems gives me time for what I love. But sometimes, knowing what system to create or how to start can be overwhelming! Chelsi Jo has made it her business to help moms maximise productivity through improved efficiency so that more of our mental space is free to connect with our children, build our dream business, or pursue our dream hobby. 
We only have a finite amount of creative problem-solving energy every day. We can't keep using that precious energy putting out fires that could have been prevented through better systems, more thorough planning, or simply cutting out the unimportant stuff. Instead, we want to create a life with energy left at the end of the day to connect with our spouses, have those late-night conversations with our teenagers, and have that early morning gym session that makes us feel so alive. 
We hope you walk away from this conversation inspired, invigorated, and ready to shape your life rather than be shaped by it. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
Every woman needs a bed time routine
Learning to be effective gives us more time to rest 
It's not about productivity, but systems can provide more space for productivity and the best parts of life
Learn more about the "great 8" that every mom should have systemised and automated. 
For more great resources and tools, check out Chelsijo.co
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Learning Language Arts with Jennifer Pepito

Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7 with 30 years of homeschool experience, the author of Mothering by the Book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and the founder of the Peaceful Press. At the core of her homeschool ethos is a desire to learn language arts through living literature that inspires the dreamer, the warrior, and the creator in each of our children. 
Episode 124 dives deeper into Jennifer's principles for learning language arts. She walks you through what she did and how it benefited her children, the science behind learning language arts through a more Charlotte Mason-oriented approach, and how to make it work for you and your family if you're not sure where to start.
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
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 In this episode–
The reading you do as a family will define your children's vocabulary and narration abilities
Finding objective ways to grade your child's paper through Institute in Excellence in Writing
Our favourite language arts programs 
Jennifer's stories of teaching language art and the development of her principles for learning 
The Peaceful Press Family Vision Sheet 
The Restoration Home Free Workshop
Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito 
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto 
How to Homeschool Free e-Book
Institute for Excellence in Writing
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Work, Dreams, and the Goodness of God with Cassandra Speer

Cassandra Speer co-author of Ready as You Are, co-creator of Her True Worth, wife, mother, author, homemaker, and student joins Jennifer Pepito for an incredible conversation on pursuing dreams as a mother, letting go of false limitations, and the rest that comes to us when we prioritise the presence of God. 
The conversation with Cassandra inspired and encouraged us to dig a little deeper into the Word of God, pursue our dreams, take a phone break, and enjoy our kids. We hope it fills you with hope and provides you with many practical ideas to implement in your daily life to give you more margin and a sweeter perspective on your life. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
How to get started on your dreams
Being present to the ministry of the moment 
You're not enough, but God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Take an audit of your time, and figure out where it is going
Take a phone sabbath to reduce cortisol and ground you for the rest of the week
It's not wrong to have comfort, but we can't allow "comfort" to replace the presence of God
Check out Cassandra's website and her podcast Hard and Holy for more encouragement in your journey as a mom and woman of God with a dream.
Ready as You Are by Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer
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REPLAY-Raising Children Who Love Work with Emelie Pepito

Work is a necessary part of life, and it's not always going to be fun, but we can still raise children who appreciate work and find meaning in it. 
Welcome to episode 71! Join Jennifer and Emelie for a practical conversation about what inspires us to work, tips on raising children who enjoy work, turning new skill acquisition into play, healing from lies that you're only enough if you're working, and so much more!
 
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 In this episode–
Rewards should not be a part of our everyday work structure 
Giving your children a vision for their work or someone to serve in the middle of it.
You are more than the work you do!
Creating children who are efficient and happy workers
Teach don't criticise when showing your children new skills 
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How Shall We Live with Michelle Garrels
Managing a Holy Home with Johnna Holmgren
Boys Are People Too with Durenda Wilson
Jennifer's Guide to Creating a Daily Routine 
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Peaceful Homes are Possible with KyAnn Molina

KyAnn Molina, the creator of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms Podcast joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 122 for a very real conversation about mothering toddlers, bowls of spaghetti flying everywhere, and the pursuit of planning. It's easy to feel like you're the only one going through chaos or incapable of getting a little more order into your life. But you are not alone, and this episode is full of simple, practical steps to increase the peace in your home and reclaim your mind from the freneticness of competing interests. Enjoy! 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Check out the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
When you don't know where to start, start with putting your phone away for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening. 
The importance of planning as a mom
Self-control is no match for the daily travails of life, this is where planning comes in to create margin and protect the peace of our homes
Simple steps to take back your mental life, recapture your hours, and enjoy living more
Check out KyAnn Molina's website and her podcast Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms for habits and skills to bring peace and order back into your home.
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High School Isn't Hard with Emelie Pepito

So often, we feel quite competent homeschooling through elementary school, but when we get to high school, the pressure to produce "adults" and the knowledge bank we think we need to give our children before they graduate is daunting. 
It doesn't have to be that way, though. High school is not an impossible hurdle for homeschool families, and there are some easy ways to give your children life skills and confidence that will complement their learning. Join Jennifer and Emelie as they talk about preparation for high school, and what went well. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
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 In this episode–
High school doesn't have to be daunting
When you children are young is when you start equipping them with the habits and skills to thrive in high school and beyond
Work does not steal a child's innocence or their childhood, your stress does.
Your teenagers need connection!
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Post-partum Healing with Coach Laura Lindahl

Laura Lindahl is on our podcast this week! She is a pre and postnatal health coach and brings a passion for women's health and wholeness in the beautiful but intense process of giving birth and recovery. There is so much information now that better allows us to understand the impact of pregnancy on our hormones and be more gentle with ourselves in postpartum healing. This is a niche episode, but it is so important for us to understand. If you are no longer in the birthing stage, this is a great episode to share with someone in your life who is in the midst of birth and postpartum recovery. 
This podcast is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
Spring is too magical to miss a moment of it! Enjoy the Peaceful Press Spring Guide and Garden Guide for a beautiful 4 weeks of learning that will take you outdoors while connecting as a family and learning. 
Looking for more! Checkout the Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood for a year of Charlotte Mason inspired science learning that takes you outdoors. 
In this episode–
Myths about recovery 
Taking your time to recover, and looking for a sustainable path to get back to yourself 
After having a baby you will never be the same person, this is normal, and take the time to connect with your spouse, your new child, older children, and yourself in quiet moments 
Protecting your quiet space after a birth is so important to your recovery 
Clarity on what it means to take care of yourself
Check out Laura Lindahls website True Strength Collective and her podcast Strong After Birth for more great resources and practical tips for pregnant and postnatal moms. 
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