Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

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 
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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 
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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-
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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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Spiritual Warfare for Your Family with Emelie Pepito

Emelie and Jennifer are hitting a big topic today: spiritual warfare. This is a great conversation with experiences, scripture, and stories. 
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–
Don't look for the devil look for Christ
The role of good habits in protecting your family from chaos
Praising the Lord in in all seasons
Sometimes life is just hard
A beautiful list of scriptures to encourage you
Stewarding your home's atmosphere
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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Raising Resilient Children with Kim John Payne

Kim John Payne is the author of Simplicity Parenting and a friend of the pod. We have admired and recommended his work for so long, and it was an honour to have him on the podcast.
This episode is like calling the emergency hotline on parenting and having your hand gently held, while you are walked through the simple, attainable ways you can restore peace and stability into your home and create an anxiety free atmosphere for your children. This is an episode to listen to again and again. Please take notes. 
Choose one small doable change, and just start. 
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–
Children stuck in a high pressure, structure, learning system are learning for a world that doesn't exist any more
The economy our children are inheriting 
Simple ways to reduce anxiety in your children 
Raising children with resilient emotions and adaptive brains
Do check out Kim John Payne's book Simplicity Parenting, this is one of the Peaceful Press's most recommended books 
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The Importance of Friendship with Kristen Strong

When we're little, friendships are built around being in the same place together, whether through school, church, or family gatherings. However, as we get older, friendships become increasingly more important and, sometimes, harder to build.  Friendships, and the community built around them, are a cornerstone of both our Christian faith, well-being, and doing life well. So, how do we build great friendships, steward the ones we have, and remain resilient and tender through the ups and downs of community? 
In episode 147, author and military spouse, Kristen Strong, joins Emelie Pepito for an incredible converation on building friendships as an adult, being the initiator, the importance of friendship, and so much more! 
Check out Kristen's newest book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends for more great inspiration and content on doing friendships well. 
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–
How many hours does it take to build a deep friendship
The proper role of boundaries 
Building trustworthy friends
Flexibility in friendship is important so are rituals
Do check out Kristen's newest book  Desperate Woman Seeks Friends and if you are looking for more content from her check out her website. 
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A Place to Belong with Amber O'Neal Johnston

Amber O'Neal Johnston is the creator of Soul School, author, friend, and inspiration, and we are so excited to have her on the podcast. She quit a successful job in the corporate world, and with her husband and four children, embarked on a Charlotte Mason Education. However, early on, she took ownership of it to find and curate beautiful living books that more closely resonated with her family's cultural heritage.
In episode 146, Jennifer and Amber talk about the heart of Charlotte Mason, and why it's not only about old books, the importance of protecting young children from inappropriate material, why it's okay to curate what your kids read, and the joy of learning in a Holy Spirit led environment. If you love Charlotte Mason, but are wanting more, 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–
Protecting your children is okay 
Charlotte Mason is a philosophy not a formula or a rule book 
The joys of raising kids who read
Do check out Amber's book A Place to Belong
You can learn more about Jennifer here:
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Raising Children Who are Best Friends with Emelie Pepito

Do you want to know how to raise children who are best friends? Do you wonder if it's possible to over protect your child? Do you wonder if you are raising an ill-equipped child by over-protecting them? Are you curious about morning time? Are you wanting to improve your morning time? 
These are the question that Jennifer and Emelie answer in episode 144 of the Restoration Home Podcast. 
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–
The science of a child's brain and why it's not ready for stress
Children will be stressed, you don't need to manufacture stress
Protecting their amygdala 
Children who are best friends does not mean they will never fight 
If you want to raise a connected family, play with your kids
Books for a Living Education 
 
You can learn more about Jennifer here-
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You can learn more about Emelie here-
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