The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

Some studies say that one in five kids has some form of dyslexia. Today I talk about some signs that might make you want to take a closer look, especially if your child is struggling to learn to read. Links: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/165314/overcoming-dyslexia-by-sally-shaywitz-md-and-jonathan-shaywitz-md https://www.dyslexia.com/book/the-gift-of-dyslexia/ Thanks so much for listeni...

Happy New Year to you all! Please take a moment to hear today's short announcement regarding the podcast! Thanks so much for listening. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Today's episode offers a few suggestions of famous Christmas stories to cherish with the whole family during these last weeks of Advent. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fN_-rupwo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUZIVxQ0lIE https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Father-Christmas-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618512659 Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedba...

Kids love scavenger hunts! Today I talk about a way to combine the fun of a scavenger hunt with a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas that the whole family will enjoy. Link: https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/ Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjou...

What are some ways to help our kids keep their hearts focused on the season of Advent leading up to Christmas? Today I offer lots of simple and fun ideas!  Be sure to check out the links below.  Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornf...

Today I share a beautiful and simple poem that reminds us of our human tendency to miss out on the hidden blessings in our lives. Share this episode with your kids! Reference: https://poets.org/poem/thanksgiving-1 Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my e...

What a blessing each and every homeschool mama, past, present, and future, has been in our family’s journey! Today I offer some words of gratitude to you! Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Dyslexia never goes away, but both you and your child can learn how to work around it. I hope our personal story encourages you! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Today I continue covering the challenges I faced in homeschooling my dyslexic learner... and how I knew when it was time to seek help. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Today I share a short meditation that has brought me strength and peace throughout my homeschooling journey and in many other aspects of my life. I hope you find that it touches you as much as it has always moved me. Link: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/408029-god-has-created-me-to-do-him-some-definite-service Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feed...

Sadly, tight budgets can scare some families away from homeschooling. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be expensive. Today I talk about some simple ways to keep those costs down! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.n...

Today's episode picks up from where I left off last week in offering my responses to a recent online forum for critics of homeschooling. Here's what they said... and what I'd like to share with them from my 28 years of experience. https://stemeducationguide.com/why-people-look-down-on-homeschooling/ Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedb...

Frequent news stories note the significant increase in homeschooling over the past several years. But not everyone is on board! A recent online forum asked people for honest critiques of the choice to educate kids at home. Here's what they said... and what I'd like to share with them from my 28 years of experience. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to ge...

Ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go right? When all you can think about is giving up? Well, haven't we all! Today's SUPER-SHORT episode is a beautiful reminder for you to take heart! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@c...

We moms tend to worry about the areas where our kids struggle. But let's turn things around and talk about identifying and nuturing their God-given strengths. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net Resources: https:...

Today I share a humorous and powerful reminder from an all-time favorite author. This episode is one for you to enjoy with the kids! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net Thanks so much for listening to this week's...

How do you begin your new homeschool year? Today I talk about three simple ways to keep you and the kids enthusiastic about starting back into a new schedule! https://rockyourhomeschool.net/first-day-of-homeschool-printables/ https://www.papertraildesign.com/ Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me...

Today I talk about three areas that can sabotage a successful and peaceful homeschooling journey. It's a good idea to be aware of them so you can make a plan! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Here's a reminder to take advantage of those opportunities to slow down and share in the excitement of learning new things with your children. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

It's time to gear up for a new school year! Today's pep talk will remind you of why you're going to do a great job! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Remember Bethany Hamilton, world-famous surfer, shark-bite survivor, and … guess what else? Be inspired by the uplifting words of this amazing young mom. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

Teaching reading is usually pretty painless... kids just naturally want to jump right in! Join me for today's interview with lots of encouragement from Molly! Resources for today's episode: ABeka Letters and Sounds; Bob Books; Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons; Montessori Method I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at ho...

How can we balance being confident in our homeschooling while also knowing when to reach out for help? Today I interview a young mom who talks about the practicalities of walking this fine line. Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornf...

Today I encourage you to capitalize on your kids' natural gifts and talents! Learn to recognize their unique approaches to learning and understanding God's beautiful world.  Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.ne...

Today I chat with Olivia all about the joys of reading aloud to her very young children. So much learning is happening, and it's all LOTS of fun! Thanks so much for listening to this week's episode. I'd love to get your feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net