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Do Children Need Halloween to Have a Happy Childhood with Emelie Pike

Episode 209 Published 2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Welcome to episode 205 with Jennifer and Emelie. 

This is a fun, lightly controversial episode about Halloween. Whether you celebrate, don't celebrate or fall somewhere in between, this episode is a conversation about the Pepito's approach to Halloween over the years, whether it was abstaining, choosing alternate celebrations, or trick-or-treating. 

This is a fun episode that should spark conversations and provide some food for thought wherever you are with the Holiday. 

 

This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!

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 In this episode–

  • Happy children don't need Halloween
  • It's not always black and white, and families should make their own decisions
  • Things to think about when deciding what or how to celebrate 
  • Why we encourage families to learn about the Saints and Church History 
  • To be inspired in your homeschool journey, check out Jennifer's new book "The Inspired Homeschool"
  • Check out the Peaceful Press All Saints Book Flood for an alternative to Halloween that roots your child in the stories of the Saints
  • Join us for the Five Day Presence Challenge starting September 27, 2026
  • The Restoration Home Community opens October 1, 2026 

You can learn more about Jennifer here-

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You can learn more about Emelie here-

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