The Homeschooling Journey: Tips and Encouragement for Going the Distance

Sabrina Bjornstrom
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Ready to be encouraged on your homeschooling journey? I'm Sabrina, passionate Christian, wife to Dave, mom of 6, and grandma to 20. Having recently completed 28-years of homeschooling, my goal now is to share encouragement and ideas with other moms, both those new to homeschooling and those already in the thick of it. I hope to help you stay motivated and convinced that homeschooling really is "the best job in the world"! Episodes are short, only about 10 minutes unless I have a guest where we talk a bit longer. So let's jump in. So happy you're here!

  1. 01/16/2024

    141. Do You Think Your Child Might Have Dyslexia?

    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 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

    10 min

  2. 01/05/2024

    Special Announcement for 2024

    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

    4 min

  3. 12/15/2023

    148. Timeless Christmas Classics

    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 feedback! Questions, comments, or suggestions? Message me on Instagram at homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

    8 min

  4. 12/08/2023

    147. Christmas Scavenger Hunt

    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 homeschoolingjourneypodcast or at my email bjornfam@comcast.net

    11 min

  5. 12/01/2023

    146. Advent Activities for Kids

    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 bjornfam@comcast.net https://www.amazon.com/Story-Christmas-Book-Advent-Calendar/dp/0761152504/ref=sr_1_6?crid=19OG8WJIXUSVJ&keywords=christmas+advent+calendar+book&qid=1669419626&sprefix=christmas+advent+calendar+book%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-6 ⁠https://www.faithward.org/jesse-tree/printable-jesse-tree-ornaments/

    10 min

  6. 11/24/2023

    145. Don’t Miss Out on Your Blessings!

    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 email bjornfam@comcast.net

    7 min

  7. 11/17/2023

    144. In Gratitude to Homeschool Moms!

    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

    10 min

  8. 11/10/2023

    143. How to Adapt to Dyslexic Challenges

    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

    11 min
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Ready to be encouraged on your homeschooling journey? I'm Sabrina, passionate Christian, wife to Dave, mom of 6, and grandma to 20. Having recently completed 28-years of homeschooling, my goal now is to share encouragement and ideas with other moms, both those new to homeschooling and those already in the thick of it. I hope to help you stay motivated and convinced that homeschooling really is "the best job in the world"! Episodes are short, only about 10 minutes unless I have a guest where we talk a bit longer. So let's jump in. So happy you're here!

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