Her First Day of Homeschool Was a Complete Disaster with Janae Daniels | OpenEd

Janae Daniels, a former public school teacher who was once firmly against homeschooling, shares the incredible story of how a divine prompting and a disastrous first day led her to completely rethink education. She explains why the parent-child relationship must come before academics, how boredom can unlock a child's genius, and what it really takes to homeschool teenagers successfully.

This episode is a must-listen for any parent who feels called to a different path but is terrified of messing it up. Janae’s story is a powerful reminder that the most profound learning often happens when our perfect plans fall apart.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

00:52 - From Public School Teacher to Homeschool Convert

03:14 - The Divine Intervention to Homeschool

08:10 - Discovering Attachment Psychology & Why It Matters

13:20 - The Intentional Separation of Kids from Parents in Public School

17:11 - The Line-Dancing Epiphany: What Parent-Oriented Teens Look Like

21:18 - The First Day of Homeschool Was a Disaster

27:57 - The Diary of Anne Frank: When Learning Becomes Real

31:40 - Hacking High School: How Her Kids Thrived Without the Traditional Path

43:44 - The Unspoken Gift of Boredom

50:25 - How Homeschooling Transformed Their Family Culture

01:01:11 - Rapid Fire: Best Resources & Advice for Homeschooling Teens

Resources Mentioned:

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Kids-Parents-Matter/dp/0375760288

Janae's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/SchoolToHomeschool

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