SR How Living Books Transform Homeschooling and Family Culture – Jennifer Pepito

Are you searching for ways to ignite curiosity, character, and a love of learning in your homeschool? In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Cindy West sits down with Jennifer Pepito, veteran homeschooler and author of “Mothering by the Book.” Together, they explore the profound impact of living books on homeschool families—even if you don’t embrace a Charlotte Mason approach.

Jennifer shares her personal journey of overcoming fear through reading with her children, the importance of virtue in education, and practical tips for integrating rich literature—whether you’re new to living books or a seasoned enthusiast. Learn how living books can transform reluctant readers, spark deep family conversations, and even make daunting subjects like history come alive.

✨ Topics covered:

  • What are living books and why do they matter?
  • Overcoming homeschool fears with great stories
  • Making read-alouds a joyful daily habit (even with audiobooks)
  • Building family culture and virtue through shared reading

Don’t miss actionable advice and book list recommendations for building aliterature-rich homeschool—plus tips and free resources for parents who feelnervous about reading aloud!

Recommended Resources:

Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families, by Jennifer Pepito

Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy, by Jennifer Pepito

10 Day Connection Challenge

List of 52 Virtues

ThePeacefulPress.com

Guides to delight-led learning

Listen to Jennifer’s podcast here

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