Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Welcome to Episode 161 with Abby Kuykendall. Hospitality is not a calling of a few, but of every Christian. Abby, joins the podcast today to talk with Jennifer about how to do hospitality for the naturally inhospitable and the gregarious.  Hospitality is about being vulnerable, offering the comfort and the presence of Christ through open doors, warm food, and a place to rest. It doesn't have to be perfect. But it should be a spiritual discipline that we all are working on.  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– Hospitality should be a little imperfect Simple tips and hacks for making your home always welcoming  Why we are hospitable  Standards for hospitality  Having your non-negotiables in place for your space and time in order to facilitate hosting  The beauty of the drop-in guest Check out Abby's new book Let the Biscuits Burn You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Abby Kuykendall here: Abby's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 160 with Jennifer and Emelie Pepito.  The holiday season is an amazing opportunity to shift your educational goals and create a Christmas school that allows your family to enjoy a slower pace of learning and the opportunity to apply learned knowledge to skills like engineering a snowman, baking cookies, sewing needlepoint decorations, or developing your family's bespoke Christmas soap or bath salts. There are so many ways to learn, and Christmas with all the attendant arts and crafts is a fantastic time to pivot from textbook learning and explore hands-on learning.  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: What is Christmas School and why it matters The importance of incorporating experience into your child's schooling Taking a break is not the same as quitting The importance of taking time to put what you're learning into practice The Peaceful Press Christmas Gift Guide  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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Episode sponsored by The Peaceful Press. Create connection through our literature based resources.  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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 You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about the Raabsmiths here: Raabsmiths' Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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 Gift Guide  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- Jennifer's Instagram Episode sponsored by The Peaceful Press. Create connection through our literature based resources.  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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 You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Kate Strickler here: Kate's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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" You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Angela Hanscom's research based outdoor play here: Timbernook Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emily Jones here: Emily's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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 You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Jessica Smartt here: Jessica's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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.

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. You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Amy Hughes here: Amy's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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  You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Kim John Payne here: Kim's Website Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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.   You can learn more about Emelie here: Emelie's Instagram You can learn more about Kristen Strong here: Kristen's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Amber O'Neal Johnston here: Amber's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Ann Wilson is the host of the "Family Life" Podcast alongside her husband Dave. She is also the author of the new book How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.  This is an incredible podcast that strikes deep at some of the chronic negativity, condoned emasculation, and fault finding that so many women feel perfectly justified in perpetrating against their husband. It is a beautiful, encouraging episode. 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 meaning of helpmeet How does your husband see himself when he looks into your eyes Do you spend as much time praying for your husband as you do judging him?  How to Speak Life to Your Husband: When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ann Wilson here: Ann's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Sarah Boyd's book "Turn Down the Noise" addresses the neural breakdown that happens when we are overwhelmed, distracted, and depleting our pre-frontal cortex. It is an incredible conversation between Jennifer and Sarah about the limitations of our brain, the costs of devices on parents and children, the importance of rest, and 5 principles to reverse degenerating attention span, reduce distraction, and restore mental peace.  Sarah presents the overwhelm inherent in modern life as the missing piece when we are examining dysfunction in our life that maybe counselling, better food, or more sleep isn't fixing. Also, the future needs children who are imaginative and creative, and these are skills that are developed in space and quiet not through reams of work and activities.  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– Homeschooling is a gift to your child because it automatically removes so many facets of overstimulation that a child should not have to deal with day to day. You can have a cosy, quiet family life and still have successful children.  A future with AI and the children that will thrive in that future  The importance of taking a break  Turn Down the Noise by Sarah Boyd You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Sarah Boyd here: Sarah's Website and Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Dr. Nicole Wilke joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about raising healthy, whole families with an emphasis on the unique needs and calling of adoption and being the parent an adopted child needs.  It is an incredibly honest, and challenging conversation about the importance of healing, sacrifice, and vulnerability required when we become parents. Enjoy!  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– Attachment needs in children The unique needs of adopted children Humility in parenting  It's okay to not know everything now You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Dr. Wilke here: Dr. Wilke's Instagram  Some Amazon Affiliate Links.