Ep. 209: A Guide to Homeschooling with Jennifer Pepito

Published: Aug. 21, 2023, 9:56 p.m.

b"If you're feeling frustrated and disconnected from your child's education, despite your efforts to engage and support them, then you are not alone! Many parents find that traditional schooling systems often fail to provide the personalized attention and emotional connection their children need to thrive academically and emotionally.\\nJoin host Dr. Meg Meeker as she interviews Jennifer Pepito, a homeschooling veteran and mother of seven, who shares her insights on creating an enriching and safe educational environment. Discover the secrets to providing a developmentally appropriate and spiritually nourishing education for your children through homeschooling.\\xa0\\n\\nABOUT OUR GUEST:\\nJennifer Pepito is the author of\\xa0Mothering by the Book, host of the Restoration Home podcast,\\xa0and the founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and love their lives, and her homeschool curriculum empowers this through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skills development. Her resources help create joyful memories among families, which leads to deeper connections and lasting relationships. Follow her on her social media accounts @thepeacefulpress or online @\\xa0thepeacefulpress.com.\\n\\nFROM THE PRODUCER:\\nThanks for helping Dr. Meg\\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than 5 MILLION downloads! If you found today\\u2019s content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit DrMegMeeker.com for additional parenting resources and online courses.\\nGet social with Dr. Meg on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD\\n\\n\\nSPONSORS:\\nSkip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable \\u2013 that\\u2019s why it\\u2019s America\\u2019s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping!\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by K12-powered schools. With a track record of over twenty years, K12 stands as an accredited pioneer in online education, providing tuition-free learning guided by state-certified educators. Learn more here.\\n\\nThe key moments in this episode are:\\n00:00:00\\tShould We Homeschool?\\n00:02:44\\tChanges in Homeschooling\\n00:05:10 Saving Childhood\\n00:06:51 Homeschooling and ADHD\\n00:10:27 Academics in Homeschooling\\n00:15:25 Using Playful Pioneers Resource\\n00:16:12 Resources for Math and Grammar\\n00:17:31 Combining Grade Levels\\n00:18:03 Homeschooling and College\\n00:19:23 Mothering by the Book\\n00:30:26\\tThe Importance of More Time with Parents for Children with Behavior Disorders\\n00:31:22 The Benefits of Homeschooling in Building Attachment and Maturity\\n00:32:48 Connection Challenge for Building Attachment\\n00:33:57 Early Childhood Practices for Better Adult Regulation\\n00:35:50\\tRebuilding Relationships with Teenagers\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"