Lovely!

Ooooo! I'm going to start using their macro course with dd this week. Thanks for the recommendation!

Oh man! Thank you for all the suggestions. Just today I promised 8th grade dd that we would do more economics to cover her social studies credits. These books sound awesome! Dd may be interested in majoring in economics. I would love to hear more about the courses you are creating.

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So glad to hear this!

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Exactly! I'm glad that they are doing elective procedures and so glad you were able to get your biopsy. Because of a prior melanoma, my dad is supposed to see a dermatologist twice a year. His spring appointment was canceled. They finally saw him and found another melanoma. Fortunately, it was in situ and he'll be fine. My oncologist said the for a brief time they were not doing surgery for breast cancer patients. They were sending hormone receptor positive patients straight to oncology to begin endocrine therapy. I can't imagine learning you have a breast tumor and they're making you wait before they remove it. 🙁

And you have been a major player in helping me guide my math loving 8th grade dd to where she needs to be.

I see that this lawsuit was filed in May on behalf of doctors wanting to perform elective procedures. Are elective medical procedures still prohibited in Michigan?

Congratulations to you and dd!!

Thanks! They look like they're worth a try.

Thank you for sharing this! I just signed up.

My DD13 needs some puzzle books. In the past she has enjoyed Mindbenders, Balance Benders, and TedEd Riddles. Do you have any recommendations for logic puzzles?

Oh sure! When my kids were younger, they wanted backpacks eventhough they didn't have anywhere to take them. And there is certainly nothing wrong with having a dedicated schoolroom or school area. Our house has a study that we call the schoolroom. That's where we keep the books and my girls have desks with comfy chairs, but we end up spending a lot of time at the kitchen island or the couch. What suprised me is that when they asked a teacher to share her tips for creating the best learning environment, her answer was to spend $20 at the dollar store buying teacher items and stickers for rewards. If people want to do that, great. I just hope parents don't think that it is necessary for establishing a learning environment.

Today my local news station has a classroom teacher givng advice about how to set up a learning environment in your home. I'm sure she's a great teacher, but I'm not sure why the reporter thought that she would be an expert on learning at home. She shows parents how to make a corner of their house look like a classroom and recommends stickers and rewards. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/teachers-tips-for-creating-the-best-environment-for-online-learning/287-cac6f2fb-10cb-4f81-ad3c-a0dd0f38f7d4

That's the one. I hadn't heard of it before, but it came up when I googled a different program. I decided to use Texas Tech.

How bizarre!

Yes, I was tested after I developed tumors in both breasts. The positive result came as a shock. One of my sisters chose to be tested immediately. After her positive result, her three daughters were tested. Two are positive. We wish we didn't have this, but we are glad we know. We are making choices to stay on top of it. We feel empowered. It is hard for me to understand why someone wouldn't want to know. I appreciate the insights people have shared here.

I can certainly see why an elderly person would not find the information useful. I would hope that the person would still inform their children so they could decide if they want to be tested.

Does anyone else in your family have a BRCA mutation?

I am so sorry that you have terrible relationships with doctors. I really wish some doctors would realize the long-lasting damage they can inflict. It doesn't cost them anything to be kind and respectful and listen to their patients. Yes to the bolded. The genetic counselors do seem to do a great job of explaining everything.

I've thought of this, but wouldn't the person still have anxiety knowing that they could possibly have the risks? I'm not arguing with you. I can almost see how someone could choose this. Also, while the doctors would certainly recommend removal of the ovaries once a woman reaches a certain age, they are supportive of a woman who chooses agressive screening over prophylactic mastectomy. At least that has been what I have seen.

Yes, BRCA.

Let's say a member of your family tells you that they tested positive for a genetic mutation and you have a 50% chance of having it. Without intervention, this mutation would give a woman a higher than 50% chance of developing breast cancer and a 20% chance of ovarian cancer. A man with this mutation has a 30% chance of develping prostate cancer- usually an agressive form of prostate cancer. Both women and men have a 6% chance of pancreatic cancer and an increased chance of melanoma. If you have the mutation, each of your children would also have a 50% chance of having it. People who are identified with this mutation would have have increased cancer screenings such as alternating MRIs and mammograms and may choose to have surgeries (mastecotomy and oopherectomy) to greatly decrease the risk of some of these cancers. Would you get tested? What are some reasons a person would choose not to get tested?

Does anyone have any experience with James Madison High School? My daughter is interested in taking Spanish classes through them. I like that they are self-paced and the school is accredited, but I would like to know a littel more about them before I enroll her.