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In your mothering journey, which books from children's classic literature do you turn to for help?

That one made me stop and think for a while. Of course, there are plenty of “how to” books for mothering. However, I had never considered looking back at my childhood stories... until now!

As moms, we face so many struggles and fears. Is what we're doing enough? How will our kids turn out? As we face these fears, we wonder what we can do.

My guest on this episode is Jennifer Pepito, a writer, and mother of seven! Despite her desire to raise a strong family, fear stole her joy as a mother. 

Likewise, she has asked herself whether what she was doing was the right thing for her children.

Then, she discovered her joy in an unexpected place! It was in the pages of classic literature that she read aloud to her children every day. 

Through these stories, she restored the wonder of childhood to both herself and her children.

As Jennifer explains in her book, Mothering by the Book, we can use those lessons to overcome our fears.

Jennifer will share lessons from three of my favorite classics:

• Focusing on the positive from: Little House on the Prairie Series
• Speaking Life to those around you from: Charlotte’s Web
• Taking time to reflect from: Pride & Prejudice

"Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids.”

 Thank you so much for listening. I'd also like to extend a special thank you to my listeners and Email subscribers who have been so supportive during this time. As our family continues to navigate the unexpected passing of our daughter, Annie Lauren, this podcast is currently on pause.

I share her story on episode 236, as well as on the grief tab on my website, cherifletcher.com. 

Since Annie's passing, I have heard the wo