About this episode

Jennifer Pepito discusses how to build work habits in children without compromising their childhood.

Welcome to episode 178! Work is essential for things like hand-eye coordination, a sense of self-esteem and belonging in children, and a core building block for future success. How do we build this habit, though, without destroying childhoods, derailing parent-child relationships, or raising children who hide when they see us coming for fear of being tasked with work. Jennifer takes you through the work and life of "Ma Moody" to discover keys to raising children who love work, who want to work with you, and building good habits without taking away from a child's childhood. 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. In this episode: The lessons of work from Mrs. Moody Work is a building block for successful children The three things we can do as a parent to make work enjoyable: Be present; appreciate the effort; keep work manageable The best habits are built around daily rhythms; check out the Peaceful Press FREE Daily Rhythm Pack The Peaceful Press…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Pepito

Topics covered

• building work habits
• parenting
• child development
• work-life balance
• education
• self-care

Keywords

• work habits
• parenting tips
• childhood development
• self-esteem
• family relationships
• education resources

Sponsors

Peaceful Press

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Homeschool Planner, Nature Book Flood, Daily Rhythm Pack, Chore Cards

Books & works: Habits for a Sacred Home

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