Ep 11 What Ari Misses (and Doesn't Miss) About Public School: Her Honest Take

Ep 11 What Ari Misses (and Doesn't Miss) About Public School: Her Honest Take

You're listening to Episode 11 of Modern Homeschool. Today Aria is back on the show and she's giving her honest take on what she misses (and doesn't miss) about public school, what surprised her about homeschool, what hard days look like, and whether she'd ever want to go back. This is the episode for every mom who's been quietly worried her kid will feel sad or left out if she homeschools. Real answers, from an actual homeschooled kid. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get into it! Episode Highlights: 1. What Aria remembers from public school 2. What she actually misses (and what she doesn't) 3. What surprised her about homeschool 4. What hard and great homeschool days looks like 5. The big question: would she ever want to go back? Resources Mentioned: FREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner [https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner] Getting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guide [https://www.chantymacias.com/guide] Episode 4: A Kid's Perspective on Homeschool (Aria's first episode) Connect with your podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias [https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias] https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias [https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias] https://www.chantymacias.com/contact [https://www.chantymacias.com/contact]

Ep 10 What Other Dads Ask Laz About Homeschool (And How He Answers Them) with Laz

You're listening to Episode 10 of Modern Homeschool. Today Laz is back on the show and he's walking through the questions other dads actually ask him about homeschool, and how he answers them. Money, socialization, falling behind, his role as a working dad, the hard days, the doubts, and what he'd tell a dad who's on the fence. This is the episode to send to a hesitant husband. Dads listening dads usually opens the door faster than anything we can say as moms. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get into it! Episode Highlights: 1. Why dads ask other dads, and not their own wives, about homeschool 2. The socialization question (every dad asks this) 3. The "what if she falls behind" worry 4. What a working homeschool dad's actual role looks like 5. How Laz shows up when Chanty has a hard day 6. The hardest part of homeschool for Laz himself Resources Mentioned: FREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner [https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner] Getting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guide [https://www.chantymacias.com/guide] Connect with your podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias [https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias] https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias [https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias] https://www.chantymacias.com/contact [https://www.chantymacias.com/contact]

Ep 9 How Much Does Homeschool Actually Cost? (Plus the Scholarship Most Families Miss)

You're listening to Episode 9 of Modern Homeschool. Today we're tackling the question I get most: how much does homeschool actually cost? I'm walking you through our real Year 1 budget (under $1,000 for the whole year), where to save, where to splurge, AND a deep dive into the Florida Personalized Education Program scholarship, about $8,000 per child per year that most families don't know exists. Plus a non-Florida segment so everyone walks away with something. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get into it! Episode Highlights: 1. The honest Year 1 breakdown: curriculum, supplies, apps, field trips, co-op 2. Where to save and where to splurge 3. What the PEP scholarship is and how it works 4. Who qualifies for PEP and how the ESA reimbursement model works 5. How to apply for PEP through Step Up For Students 6. ESA programs in other states: where to look 7. The under-$200 ideal Year 1 starting place Resources Mentioned: FREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner [https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner] Getting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guide [https://www.chantymacias.com/guide] Step Up For Students PEP: https://stepupforstudents.org [https://stepupforstudents.org] AAA Scholarship Foundation: https://aaascholarships.org [https://aaascholarships.org] Disclaimer: I'm a homeschool mom sharing what we did and what I've learned. I'm not a financial advisor or a legal advisor. Verify scholarship program details and your state's requirements before making decisions for your family. HSLDA State Laws: https://hslda.org/legal [https://hslda.org/legal] Khan Academy: https://khanacademy.org [https://khanacademy.org] Connect with your podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias [https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias] https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias [https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias] https://www.chantymacias.com/contact [https://www.chantymacias.com/contact]

Ep 8 Is Homeschool Right for Your Family? 7 Questions to Ask Before You Decide

You're listening to Episode 8 of Modern Homeschool. June is the month moms quietly start asking themselves the big question: is homeschool actually right for our family? Today I'm walking you through the seven questions I think every family should sit with before deciding, including the gut check most people skip. This isn't about convincing you. It's about helping you actually decide. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get into it! Episode Highlights: 1. Identifying your real why (not the surface one) 2. The "what does your kid need" gut check 3. How to look honestly at your family's actual daily life 4. Why budget is rarely the real barrier (and what's coming next week) 5. How to have a real conversation with your partner Resources Mentioned: FREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner [https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner] Getting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guide [https://www.chantymacias.com/guide] HSLDA State Laws: https://hslda.org/legal [https://hslda.org/legal] Connect with your podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias [https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias] https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias [https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias] https://www.chantymacias.com/contact [https://www.chantymacias.com/contact]

Ep 7 How to Create a Simple Homeschool Schedule and Routine

You're listening to Episode 7 of Modern Homeschool. Today, we're tackling one of the most searched topics in the homeschool world: how to create a schedule that actually works. I'm breaking down the difference between a schedule and a routine, walking you through 5 steps to build your own, and sharing practical advice for working moms too. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get started! Episode Highlights: 1. Schedule vs. routine: the distinction that changes everything 2. How to identify your non-negotiables before you plan a single subject 3. Finding your family's best learning window 4. How to sequence subjects for maximum focus and flow 5. Homeschool scheduling tips specifically for working moms 6. What to do when your schedule stops working Resources Mentioned: FREE Homeschool Weekly Planner: https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner [https://www.chantymacias.com/weeklyplanner] Getting Started With Homeschool Guide: https://www.chantymacias.com/guide [https://www.chantymacias.com/guide] Outschool: https://outschool.com/teachers/Chantal-Macias [https://outschool.com/teachers/Chantal-Macias?signup=true&usid=Xlp7BhNB&couponCode=ChantalMaciasMEdOUTRE20&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=educator_share_invite_link] Connect with your podcast host: https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias [https://www.instagram.com/chanty.macias] https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias [https://www.tiktok.com/@chantymacias] https://www.chantymacias.com/contact [https://www.chantymacias.com/contact]