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  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 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  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.

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.  In this episode, Jennifer will be diving into the importance of creating healthy habits which lead to a restored home, as well as sharing some of her own journey in working towards creating a connected family through daily habits. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Check out the Homeschool Planner for a great way to stay organized and focused as the new year starts.  Looking for more nature and science for this year? The Peaceful Press Nature Book Flood is a beautiful addition to your school year.     You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram

We are so delighted to have Emily Morrow of "Really Very Crunchy"  fame on the Restoration Home Podcast to talk about wild and free homeschooling versus lazy parenting, providing safe structure, tips for reading aloud, modelling behaviour for our children, and so much more.  Emily is a homeschool mom, business owner, and a delightfully hilarious content creator on Instagram, Youtube, and  who you should check out, especially if you consider yourself even remotely crunchy. She and her husband Jason have built their business together, while raising and homeschooling their family. 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– Wild and free parenting because it's good for you kids or your lazy? Starting good habits early and doing them often  Modelling for our children how we want them to live  How to build reading aloud into your children's lives  Check out Emily's book  Really Very Crunchy  and her and Jason's website for great ideas, belly laughs, and more You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emily here: Emily's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Ian Morgan Cron, author of Chasing Francis and Jesus, My Father, the CIA and Me, joins Jennifer Pepito to discuss his newest book The Fix. It is a beautiful book about healing addictions and the spiritual growth that can be found through the 12 step program.  So often in Christian culture, we are quick to categorise addictions as the painfully obvious like alcohol, porn, food addictions, anger, but co-dependency on our spouses or our children, addiction to control, addiction to negative thinking, to complaining are also addictions. All of these can shroud our lives in a grey weightiness, damage our relationships, and steal our joy. The Fix which dives into the 12 steps and how, when we start with laying our burden at the feet of Jesus and admit we cannot carry it all, we can begin to heal. 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– We cannot cast stones because our spouses problems seems bigger or more damaging than our addiction or problems The beauty in being able to apologise to our children when we mess up  The courage and humility to address areas in our life that are causing problems The Fix by Ian Morgan Cron You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ian here: Ian's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Emily Wilson Hussem, author of Sincerely, Stoneheart, joins Jennifer Pepito to talk about the lies plaguing women, why it matters that we carve out quiet time, protect our mothering time from distractions, and learn to walk in the truth of what God says about you.  As women, we have beautiful, fertile imaginations, and it is what allows us to see our children as future doctors, creators, homesteaders, and lovers of God. The downside of the imagination is that it makes us more susceptible to believing lies and meditating on fearful things. Emily and Jennifer both share their story with fear and the ways they are pursuing the truth of what God says about who they are, and allowing His Words to define their thoughts and feelings rather than the enemy.  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 protecting our brain from too much noise Numbing out, shoving down, and holding onto pain makes us more susceptible to listening and reacting to lies  Learning to listen to the truth that God says about us  Not every emotion or feeling is true or worth entertaining  Learning to recognise the lies coming against us as women  Sincerely, Stoneheart by Emily Wilson Hussem  You can learn more about Jennifer here: Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emily here: Emily's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Welcome to episode 137 with Julia Ubbenga, the author of Declutter Your Heart and Your Home. At the core of the Restoration Home is not just external change but heart change, and Julia brings so much wisdom and insight into how healing our hearts can declutter our homes, bring us more peace, and stop us from using stuff to fill holes in our hearts.  It is an incredible episode with helpful advice on how to declutter, and, more importantly, how to figure out what is truly important to you and your family.  This episode gives us even more reasons to pursue the "less is more" mindset, because decluttering is peaceful. Plus, the less we have to organise, the more we have time for the things we really love.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is coming Summer of 2025! 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 a peaceful home by prioritising what really matters  Understanding the connection between your heart health and your buying habits The real benefits of having less around the house  Your children don't want stuff, they want your presence  Declutter Your Heart and Your Home by Julia Ubbenga  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Julia here- Julia's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

Episode 136 is a return of our beloved friend Leah Boden and the author of Modern Miss Mason. Leah is back on the Restoration Home Podcast to talk about her incredible new writing project, middle school biographies of heroes of the Restoration Home: C.S. Lewis and Charlotte Mason. Leah and Jennifer talk about the life lessons learned from Mason and Lewis's lives, which were Christ centred and focused on faithfulness and inspired by God's calling on their lives. This is an incredible conversation for the whole family about having great heroes of the faith and a Christ centred education.  They discuss the role of Charlotte Mason in an education that is story and narrative based. Charlotte Mason education isn't about reading as many books or cramming as much information into our children as possible. Instead, we are stewarding an education that fills them with a deep sense of identity, good and evil, and the ability continue learning their whole lives.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 is coming Summer of 2025! 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 life stories of Charlotte Mason and C.S. Lewis The power of hope and how hope inspires us to plan for the next generation Charlotte Mason's love for children, and how it impacted her work and educational philosophy  Learning to live with humility and in pursuit of what is good  Your child does not need bushels of information, they need a few life changing ideas that are gleaned through a life well lived as a family The Angel Orphan by Leah Boden, a middle school biography of Charlotte Mason  The Chronicles of Wonder by Leah Boden, a middle school biography of C.S. Lewis  Modern Miss Mason by Leah Boden  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Leah Boden here- Leah's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.

We live in a new world of technology with AI or LLMs radically changing the way we access and learn from the web. It is an incredible tool for researchers, entrepreneurs, artists, parents, and your highschooler. However, what are we losing by using it? Are there better or worse ways to interact with it? How is it changing our brains, our childrent's future career opportunities, and what about the environmental impact?  In episode 134, Jennifer and Emelie Pepito dig deep into AI. They talk about how to use AI to enhance your highschoolers education, raising children for a different future, and the irreplaceable human brain.  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– How to learn with AI  Don't let it abridge your child's research skills  Jobs and careers in a future with AI  Why humans will never be replaced  Your child's creative and out of the box thinking will be their greatest currency in the future  Prioritise human connection and putting yourself in opportunities to need one another  Books for a Living Education  Homeschooling with AI  You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.