Episode 10: How to Get Your Husband On Board With Homeschooling with Laz
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 10: How to Get Your Husband On Board With Homeschooling 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!

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Episode 9: How Much Does Homeschool Actually Cost? (Plus the Scholarship Most Families Miss)
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 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!

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Episode 8: Is Homeschool Right for Your Family? 7 Questions to Ask Before You Decide
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 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!

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Episode 7: How to Create a Simple Homeschool Schedule and Routine
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 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!

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Episode 6: How to Start Homeschooling Step-by-Step (Part 2 of 2)
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 6: How to Start Homeschooling Step-by-Step (Part 2 of 2)

You're listening to Episode 6 of Modern Homeschool - Part 2 of our two-part series on how to start homeschooling step-by-step. Today we're getting practical: how to choose your homeschool approach, pick curriculum without overspending, set up a simple learning space, and start your very first week without losing your mind. If you missed Part 1 last week, go back and listen to Episode 5 first! My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get started!

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Episode 5: How to Start Homeschooling Step-by-Step (Part 1 of 2)
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 5: How to Start Homeschooling Step-by-Step (Part 1 of 2)

You're listening to Episode 5 of Modern Homeschool - Part 1 of our two-part series on how to start homeschooling step-by-step. Today, we're covering the four foundational steps you need to take BEFORE you buy a curriculum or set up a single shelf. Whether you're pulling your child out of public school next month or just exploring the idea, this episode gives you the mindset and groundwork to start strong. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let's get started!

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Episode 3: Why My Husband Said YES to Homeschooling (with Laz)
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 3: Why My Husband Said YES to Homeschooling (with Laz)

You’re listening to Episode 3 of Modern Homeschool and today, I’m joined by my husband, Laz, and we’re diving into why he was confident homeschooling was the best option for us, the fears that didn’t scare him (and why), and what support actually looks like from his perspective. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let’s get started!

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Episode 1: Why We Chose Homeschool After Public School
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 1: Why We Chose Homeschool After Public School

You’re listening to Episode 1 of Modern Homeschool and we’re diving into who I am, our public school experience, the turning point for our family, and how homeschooling is going so far. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let’s get started!

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Episode 4: A Kid’s Perspective on Homeschool (with Ari)
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 4: A Kid’s Perspective on Homeschool (with Ari)

You’re listening to Episode 4 of Modern Homeschool and today, I’m joined by my daughter, Aria, and we’re diving into how she felt before she started and how she feels about homeschooling now, what a normal homeschool day looks like, what she likes/dislikes about it, something people think that isn’t true, her top 3 places to learn outside our home, and what she would say to a kid who is nervous about being homeschooled. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let’s get started!

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Episode 2: What Modern Homeschool Actually Looks Like
Chantal Macias Chantal Macias

Episode 2: What Modern Homeschool Actually Looks Like

You’re listening to Episode 2 of Modern Homeschool and we’re diving into what people think homeschool looks like, what modern homeschool actually looks like, a real day in our homeschool, and why it works for us. My mission is to help modern families homeschool with structure, flexibility, and a life they love, so let’s get started!

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