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

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! Our full-length Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.  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- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Emelie here- Emelie’s Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.