Ep. 244: Considering Homeschooling? What Every Parent Needs to Know

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

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.

Join 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.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Uncover the advantages of homeschooling for delivering an education that truly matches the pace and needs of your child.
• Explore how active parental involvement can contribute to the resolution of behavioral issues among children.
• Break down the barriers of fear and apprehension.
• Grasp practical techniques to fortify the bond between you and your child, fostering an environment of love and respect.

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About our guest:

Jennifer Pepito is an author, podcaster, and the founder of The Peaceful Press. Her journey into the realm of child development began when she discovered her second daughter had learning disabilities. Determined to provide the best support for her daughter, Jennifer delved deeply into the field, studying under leading experts and researchers. She has successfully graduated five children from her homeschooling program, with two earning honors degrees from their preferred universities and one pursuing a Juris Doctorate.

Jennifer is passionate about equipping families to homeschool in a developmentally appropriate and spiritually nourishing way, using proven educational methods. Her goal is to help parents enjoy the homeschooling journey and build connected families. Her book, Mothering by the Book, provides guidance to overcome fears and savor the joy of motherhood.

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