Habit Training Beyond Chores: Cultivating Virtue and Character in Your Homeschool – Jennifer Pepito

Habit Training Beyond Chores: Cultivating Virtue and Character in Your Homeschool – Jennifer Pepito

28:08 Jun 3, 2025
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What’s the secret behind a thriving, peaceful homeschool? It might just be habit training! Join Cindy West and special guest Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, as they discuss the power of establishing meaningful habits, fostering virtue, and modeling character for your children.In this episode, you’ll discover:How Charlotte Mason-inspired habit training goes beyond daily chores to building lifelong valuesPractical ways to get started with habit training, even if you’re new or feeling overwhelmedWhy parent modeling is KEY to your child’s success—and how to embrace imperfection with humilityThe connection between habit training, character growth, and cultivating independence in your kidsJennifer shares real-life strategies, a list of simple starter habits (connection, eye contact, outdoor time, and more!), and the encouragement every homeschool mom needs.Recommended Resources:Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families, by Jennifer Pepito⁠Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy, by Jennifer Pepito10 Day Connection ChallengeList of 52 VirtuesThePeacefulPress.com Guides to delight-led learningListen to Jennifer's podcast hereSponsors:⁠Apologia⁠ is a Christ-centered, award-winning homeschool curriculum provider. Our mission is to help homeschooling students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith through our print and digital curriculum and online classes.⁠BJU Press Homeschool⁠ is dedicated to providing h
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