180. Why You Should Read Aloud with Your Kids (with Jennifer Pepito)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's topic is one that is very close to my heart because when I was a child, my mom read so many books to me, and to this day, I still remember so many of the stories that she read aloud. Joining me is Jennifer Pepito, author of</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mothering-Book-Reading-Overcome-Recapture/dp/0764239538/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mothering+by+the+book&qid=1664589846&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMC42MSIsInFzcCI6IjAuMzUifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sr=1-1"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy</span></em></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and we are chatting about just that – the positive effects of reading aloud to your children.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jennifer is the mother of seven children whom she has been homeschooling for twenty-five years. She enthusiastically describes her homeschooling routine and whether or not there were any surprises along the way, how to respond to children who are having difficulty settling down, and more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She also goes into detail about her book and what it's about, the thought process that went into reading it, and how to overcome the fears that accompany motherhood. She is such a seasoned mother and homeschooler and has such a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share, and I hope that you find her words helpful. If so, be sure to check out her book!</span></p> <p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:11] – We are talking about the book</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mothering-Book-Reading-Overcome-Recapture/dp/0764239538/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mothering+by+the+book&qid=1664589846&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMC42MSIsInFzcCI6IjAuMzUifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sr=1-1"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mothering by the Book</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">today!</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weigh