Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Restoring Intimacy After Betrayal

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Restoration Home Podcast. 
The heart of the home for a child is the tenderness and connection between parents. A good marriage is also one of the hardest endeavours an adult can undertake, and one of the most rewarding. But what do we do when our relationship is dogged by betrayal, unhealed trauma, and ugly pain?
This conversation with Joanna and Mathew Raabsmith is so full of hope, helpful advice, and encouragement for taking the steps to restore connection and intimacy in your marriage. 
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–
Being a friend of your spouse
Developing community who can hold your pain, when your spouse isn't ready yet 
Bringing God into your relationship, your pain, and your recovery
Having conversations that hurt with your spouse 
When to walk away and the importance of forgiveness
Building True Intimacy by Dan Drake and Joanna and Mathew Raabsmith
Connection with the Raabsmith's
Download all of the Peaceful Press Samples and a guide on how to get started homeschooling
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Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

How to Plan Your Family's Perfect Christmas with Jennifer Pepito

Growing up, Christmas was magical. My parents made first things first, and gave us consistently quiet, deeply magical, family-centred, Christ-focused Christmases. As I grew up, I realised how truly rare this was, as so many friends expressed distaste for the holidays because their parents were stressed, or they were introverts dragged from event to event. 
So often, we get caught up in the hustle of the Season, missing both its true symbolism and losing opportunities to carve out truly life-giving memories for our families. Jennifer's step by step guide to making Christmas, hosting, giving, and gifts simple, priorities focused and delightful is the perfect way to step into the Season. Enjoy! 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
Looking for ways to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the holidays? Check out our Christmas Guides Vol. 1 and 2, and the Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide. 
Find the beautiful Peaceful Press Cookbook on Amazon!! 
In this episode:
A step by step guide to walk you throuigh cutting out clutter and noise and creating a perfect Christmas
Making a plan for the Holidays that gives you margin for what really matters 
Setting clear priorities for your family
The Peaceful Press Christmas Planning Sheets 
Great Christmas Stories
The Peaceful Press Christmas Gift Guides
Check out All Creation Waits and the Peaceful Press accompanying Advent Guide, Unearthing Wonder
All Creations Waits–Young Children's Version
The Peaceful Press Holiday Book Flood 
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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Episode sponsored by The Peaceful Press. Create connection through our literature based resources. 
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How to Create a Home You Love with Kate Strickler

Welcome to Episode 157 with Kate Strickler. Kate is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, I Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen. This delightful book takes you through all the little lies that can cause you to compare your lives to others or derail your plans when you sink into the trap of envy and comparison. The book and the episode are about setting real priorities for your life, your space, and your time. Because at the end of the day, what matters more: those subway tiles in your kitchen or children who grow up and want to hang out with you, a husband who feels at peace in your presence, and a community who value you deeply for who you are not what you post on socials. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is here!! Purchase your beautiful copy of the brand-new Peaceful Preschool for a year of delightful, hands-on learning. 
Looking for Elementary Bundles to engage in Charlotte Mason-styled education? Check out the Playful Pioneers, Precious People, and the Kind Kingdom! 
 In this episode–
Your home is meant to be for your family's enjoyment not Instagram
Making your life loveable isn't about having the best of everything, but making the best choices for the people you love most
Thankfulness is a veneer that covers every thing with a gleam of hope and joy
Practical ways to take control of your space
Restoration Home Community and get 10% off your membership with code "restoration10"
I Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler 
Download all of the Peaceful Press Samples and a guide on how to get started homeschooling
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The Science Based Reasons Your Child Should Play Outside with Angela Hanscom

Welcome to Episode 156. Our guest today, Angela Hanscom, developed Timbernook, a research-based outdoor play programme. She is an occupational therapist who has worked with young children on development and is passionate about prioritising physical and neural development through play in the outdoors. 
It is so important to get your children outside and playing for their social and emotional learning, their hand-eye coordination, and the physical development that comes with outdoor play. If you're struggling to stay motivated in getting your children outside, this episode is for you.  
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is here!! Purchase your beautiful copy of the brand-new Peaceful Preschool for a year of delightful, hands-on learning. 
Looking for Elementary Bundles to engage in Charlotte Mason-styled education? Check out the Playful Pioneers, Precious People, and the Kind Kingdom! 
 In this episode–
The importance of outdoor play 
Why children need to be getting dirty and working with their hand grip 
Physical extertion and learning control
Outdoor play as a form of physical therapy for young children 
Taking your kids outside informs their capacity to learn 
Restoration Home Community and get 10% off your membership with code "restoration10"
Angela's Tedtalk "The Real Reason Children Fidget"
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Timbernook
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Why We Homeschool with Emily Jones

Emily Jones, the creator of Home Tribe, joins Jennifer to talk about politics, the reasons we homeschool, protecting ones values from state incursion, and so much more. 
It is important to be reminded of why we do what we do. Plus, if you're looking to get more involved in your community, this is a great episode for you. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is here!! Purchase your beautiful copy of the brand-new Peaceful Preschool for a year of delightful, hands-on learning. 
Looking for Elementary Bundles to engage in Charlotte Mason-styled education? Check out the Playful Pioneers, Precious People, and the Kind Kingdom! 
 In this episode–
Creating resilience in homeschool communities 
Engaging with legislators to protect homeschooling 
Why we should be aware of the political climate 
The role of pressure on forming Christian families
Restoration Home Community and get 10% off your membership with code "restoration10"
The Education Revolution Conference  in Redding, California on October 25th
Looking for more information on how to get involved or homeschooling or alternate education; check out Home Tribe
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
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Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Handling Overwhelm with Emelie Pepito

Overwhelm, stress, feeling like a chicken with your head cut off? Jennifer, with 32 years of parenting, entrepreneurship, missionary life, homeschooling, community living, knows all about overwhelm, and this episode brings in Jennifer's experience, her wisdom, and tips on dealing with overwhelm. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Press supports healthy habits and responsibility by incorporating practical life skills into each day. 
For great resources that help with habit building into every day, check out the Chore and Routine Pack. 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–
Sometimes too busy is unavoidable, but we can still graciously navigate it
Taking some time out of your day to reset can help deal with overwhelm
At the end of the day nothing is that big of a deal 
Enjoy the small moments and take deep breaths
God is more than enough in every season 
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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You can learn more about Emelie here-
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Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

A Welcoming Home with Jessica Smartt

Welcome to episode 153 with Jessica Smartt. Jessica is the author of several books, but her most recent one, Come On Home, is a beautiful expose on how to build a family that loves each other and returns to your home. 
We want to build a family with good habits, self-discipline, and holiness, but perfectionism cannot replace connection, grace, and laughter. Sometimes, we have to let go of perfection, enjoy our family, and release control of the process to God. 
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is here!! Purchase your beautiful copy of the brand-new Peaceful Preschool for a year of delightful, hands-on learning. 
Looking for Elementary Bundles to engage in Charlotte Mason-styled education? Check out the Playful Pioneers, Precious People, and the Kind Kingdom! 
 In this episode–
Food brings your family home
Don't let grace be the missing ingredient to a restored home
Small consistent habits are better than massive rehauls that leave our family exhausted 
Restoration Home Online Retreat 
Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide 
Come on Home  by Jessica Smartt
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All Will Be Well

Dear Mama, 
It's been a long week of sad news. It can feel hard to hold your heart in rest, to be at peace, and to know how to shelter your children or when to allow them to begin glimpsing the pain in the world they are inheriting. 
This episode is a little different from our regular podcasts, but we hope it encourages you to grieve, to be the mama your children need in this season, to guard the atmosphere in your home, and most, importantly, to turn your eyes to Jesus, who is our Saviour and our Peace. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Press supports healthy habits and responsibility by incorporating practical life skills into each day. 
For great resources that help with habit building into every day, check out the Chore and Routine Pack. 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–
It's okay to cancel your week sometimes and cuddle down with your children
Turn off your phone, shut down news, sometimes the best things is superficial silence
Hug your children, hug your spouse, hugs release oxytocin and seretonin
Life is going to be okay, but don't make your children your comforters 
If you need some encouragement check out the online Restoration Home Retreat: https://wispy-bird-475.myflodesk.com/restorationhomeretreat 
Unearthing Wonder: A Christmas Advent 
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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You can learn more about Emelie here-
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Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Your Homeschool Questions with Emelie Pepito

In episode 151, Jennifer and Emelie talk about some of the homeschool questions we get on repeat and the most common concerns homeschool families face. As you begin your new homeschool year, this conversation should inspire you with fresh ideas and strategies to make it a great year, and, more importantly, take some pressure off. With a little consistency and a lot of adventuring and margin, your children will have everything they need to thrive in life. 
This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Press supports healthy habits and responsibility by incorporating practical life skills into each day. 
For great resources that help with habit building into every day, check out the Chore and Routine Pack. 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–
Let your children make messes
The three Rs are your elementary core, and everything beyond that is icing on the cake
Your family's learning pace is okay!
Don't compare your family to other families
The joy of homeschooling and learning together
Protecting creative time
Good field trips
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
Jennifer's Instagram
You can learn more about Emelie here-
Emelie’s Instagram
Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Words Like Honey with Amy Hughes

Amy Hughes is the author of the newly released Words Like Honey: How to Avoid Unintentional Harm, Model Kindness, and Nurture Your Child's Faith Through What You Say. The use of words to lift up instead of tear down is a mission near and dear to the Restoration Home. For Episode 150, it was delightful to have Amy on to talk about how we use our words to bless our toddlers and connect with our teens.  
Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!
The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is here!! Purchase your beautiful copy of the brand-new Peaceful Preschool for a year of delightful, hands-on learning. 
Looking for Elementary Bundles to engage in Charlotte Mason-styled education? Check out the Playful Pioneers, Precious People, and the Kind Kingdom! 
 In this episode–
Teenagers need listening ears 
A small child can not distinguish between a joke and serious words. 
Raising teenagers and releasing control 
Considering the identities we place on our small children
Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide 
For more information about Amy, check out her website Simplelittleamy.com. Do check out her new book Words Like Honey.
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