Looking at options for my son for January....help. We have math, biology and spanish covered. Would love some suggestions, and feedback if you have tried RPC

Hi all, I could use some suggestions...my son was a part of a very small online curriculum this fall, and loved the interaction with others. For various reasons, I want to consider different options beginning January. He is doing 9th grade work. He's bright and motivated. Are there options out there for starting mid-year? Any thoughts appreciated.

I was hoping to ask some of you some questions via private message, but nothing I send is going through....are the boards down?

I just read an article, I found this helpful: Homesickness isn't necessarily about home. And neither is it exactly an illness, experts said. Instead, it stems from our instinctive need for love, protection and security -- feelings and qualities usually associated with home, said Josh Klapow, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the University of Alabama's School of Public Health. When these qualities aren't present in a new environment, we begin to long for them -- and hence home.

I had wanted to move to the south for years, and now that I am here, I am really homesick. I have been gone 6 months. I had been in our old home for 8 years...and I miss my friends, my kids friends, my church, etcetera. Have you moved away and had similar feelings, even if you had wanted the move? How did you cope with it? How long did it take to feel like your new place was 'home'? Just looking for some understanding, or thoughts, or tips. Thanks.

Shameless begging post... if anyone happened to get an extra that you will not need, I would be extremely happy to buy one off of you!

Grrrr!!! My daughter really wanted one this year, I have been agonizing over spending so much. I tried to order one, but it was taken out of my cart as I went through checkout. :-( If anyone happened to get extras, please let me know!

UGH! If anyone got one and changes their mind, I just lost it...was in my cart, now showing all sold :-(

Jen, I appreciate the links you included. I sent them a baptismal cross I had intended for him, and told them they could keep it or give it to him, whichever brought them more comfort. I am not sure how to select jewelry for her, but I may try. And I love the Christmas ornaments. I had just bought them an ornament for Christmas that is now not fitting. The ones you linked will be sweet, thank you.

Thank you, yes, I asked his name the day he was born, and have been writing to them daily using his sweet name. Part of me was afraid they would not name him, or fully acknowledge him as their son, my nephew, etc. They did though, completely. They named him in part for our grandfather, a really special family name. He'll always be with us, in our hearts, and I don't think I could stop talking about him if I tried. He's my precious little nephew! And though I didn't get to see him or hold him, he is deeply precious to me and always will be. He'll always be a part of our family.

You all are the best, thank you so much. Unfortunately, I live 6 hours away, and they have strongly discouraged all family/friends from coming to stay at a hotel nearby. They just want their space. They are not ready for talking, even on the phone, mostly. And we are respecting their wishes. I have talked with my brother, the daddy, and he is calling again today. His wife is sweet and gentle, and very private, and to my knowledge she is not talking to anyone except her mom. He is taking good care of her, they have a great relationship. My brother is helped by talking. I am sending them notes each day, and he seems to really, really appreciate that. I sent them a care package of just comfort things- a journal, teas, coffee they enjoy, hot cocoa, a soothing eye mask to place over puffy hurting eyes, and in a separate box some things for the baby (a special box for holding memories, and a silver cross I had intended to give him when he was born). I knew they might not be ready for anything emotional, so I marked that separately. I may come back to talk here. It has been heartbreaking for me, for all of our family. I can only imagine the pain they feel. To each of you, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, recommendations, and experiences. It means a lot to me.

You all are the best, thank you so much. Unfortunately, I live 6 hours away, and they have strongly discouraged all family/friends from coming to stay at a hotel nearby. They just want their space. They are not ready for talking, even on the phone, mostly. And we are respecting their wishes. I have talked with my brother, the daddy, and he is calling again today. His wife is sweet and gentle, and very private, and to my knowledge she is not talking to anyone except her mom. He is taking good care of her, they have a great relationship. My brother is helped by talking. I am sending them notes each day, and he seems to really, really appreciate that. I sent them a care package of just comfort things- a journal, teas, coffee they enjoy, hot cocoa, a soothing eye mask to place over puffy hurting eyes, and in a separate box some things for the baby (a special box for holding memories, and a silver cross I had intended to give him when he was born). I knew they might not be ready for anything emotional, so I marked that separately. I may come back to talk here. It has been heartbreaking for me, for all of our family. I can only imagine the pain they feel. To each of you, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, recommendations, and experiences. It means a lot to me.

First of all, if you know anything about this topic, it probably means you or someone close to you has experienced such a loss. For that, I am truly sorry, what a huge emptiness our family feels. Someone very close to me has just lost their first child, unexpectedly. The baby was fullterm but the heartbeat ceased. This occurred a week ago. They are devastated. Labor was induced later that same day, and the baby was delivered last Thursday. They are older, and have concerns about being able to conceive again. They are extremely private, but they are going to a counselor and to a group for grieving parents. But anyway, they have asked me for some websites and books to help. Hive mamas, can you help me come up with a list of compassionate and helpful suggestions for them? Thanks in advance for your help- I appreciate it very much.

Sandy, I am praying for your family and your son. May our Lord, the Prince of Peace, comfort you at this time as you rest in Him!

Thanks, I added The Creative Writer to my Rainbow order. I appreciate the help! I also looked at the freebie, and it looks really fun, too.

My son is groaning over doing IEW theme-based writing again. He really would like to do some creative writing. Do you have a suggestion for a curriculum that is fairly rigorous, for a 7th grader, and allows creative writing? THANKS!

I am interested in ideas that could be used for a co-op history class. The time period is the 1800's, give or take a little. What have you used and enjoyed? Thank you!

Thanks so much! I got it! Very much appreciated!

Ah! Volume 2 please!

I wanted to try to find them used, wondering what the ISBN is...thanks!

I think they come up on amazon marketplace or other used sites, though. :-) I need an ISBN to make sure I am ordering the right one. Thank you!

Anyone have an ISBN for the teacher guide and student pages for vol 2? THANKS!

So if you are looking to buy a set, would you recommend I avoid one without the Loom?

What is the Loom? Is it a necessary component? If you are using TOD Redesign and it doesn't have the Loom with it, is this a problem? Thanks so much!

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