Welcome to Episode 99. Join Jennifer Pepito on a solo episode about crafting a homeschool mission statement. There is so much pulling at our attention and every "yes" is a "no" to something else, and every "no" opens up new opportunities to say "yes" to something better for your family down the road. But until we have a clear idea of our values for why we are homeschooling and what we want our family to look like, we can end up saying "yes" and "no" to the wrong things because we get caught up in the emotion or pressure of the moment.  This is a practical, beautiful, informative episode that will inspire you to start this school year with a fresh vision and develop the tools and skills to prioritize what really matters to you over the school year and beyond.  Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! As the school year starts, check out the Homeschool Planner for a great way to stay organized and focused.  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– Pursuing virtue as a family  Why are you homeschooling?  Homeschooling is wonderful but hard, and knowing why we are doing it keeps us focused and joyful on the challenging days When decision-making fatigue sets in, a predetermined mission statement keeps our families on track  The Peaceful Press Family Vision Sheet  The Peaceful Life Workshop  Habits for a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pepito  Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto  How to Homeschool Free Book You can learn more about Jennifer here– Jennifer's Instagram