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Michelle
My 3yr old son is a dominate left hander and can write his name and many other words with great handwriting for his age. (hes better than my 5yr old daughter is already) But i noticed him doing something kind of strange in the past few months since we have started working on writing. When he uses his right hand to write, he does it in perfect Mirror image. Now it know it is common for children to mirror write, expecialy with him being left handed. But unlike pretty much all natural left handed mirror writers, he mirror writes with his right hand (his less dominate one.) Its really hard to get any info on this because most all right handed mirror writers have taught themselves, but his is all natural. And if i try to get him to mirror with his left hand he cant do it. If i try to get him to write the proper way with his right hand, he will start from the correct side of the page but all of the letters are still in mirror. Im looking for some input on if i should nurture this rare ability since it dosent affect his dominate hand. And on any info on how rare it may be. I know he is extremely smart just to the fact of his ability to write so well at such a young age. He is also very artistic, he loves to paint color and draw, infact he dosent touch any other toys any more...just his magnadoodle and art supplies....Please any info is so greatly appreciated!!!
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He sounds a clever child! As his left hand is dominant and he writes correctly with, you should encourage it. I can't understand why you are trying to get him to mirror-write with his left hand? I used to get in trouble when I was in infant school [and was smacked with a ruler] for mirror writing. Looking back though, I am lucky that no-one tried to change me, as happened to many other left-handers.
He sounds a clever child! As his left hand is dominant and he writes correctly with, you should encourage it. I can't understand why you are trying to get him to mirror-write with his left hand? I used to get in trouble when I was in infant school [and was smacked with a ruler] for mirror writing. Looking back though, I am lucky that no-one tried to change me, as happened to many other left-handers.
Walkers, have they decided they are bad or good for babies yet?
Mom of E a
I have seen several posts on here saying that walkers are bad for babies. Are they for sure saying that (do you have a link) or is it just something someone said? I haven't seen anything on the news or net about this. My little one seems like she might be ready for one. I haven't decided to get a walker or push toy yet. Give me your opinions!
Thanks!
She's 9 months old and pulling to stand and taking 1-2 steps.
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Timid Woman heard correctly. Most of us pediatricians dislike walkers because we have seen our share of accidents, some serious. Some accidents are the result of neglect as when a baby pushes the walker down the stairs, but others are less predictable, as when one collapses and pinches the fingers or hand.
From a theoretical standpoint, walkers emphasize use of the legs and hips at a time in development when the infant should be exercising and strengthening the arms and shoulders.
Sure, it's cute to watch babies toddle around behind a walker, but walkers disrupt the natural order of development, and that may be bad for some children.
Timid Woman heard correctly. Most of us pediatricians dislike walkers because we have seen our share of accidents, some serious. Some accidents are the result of neglect as when a baby pushes the walker down the stairs, but others are less predictable, as when one collapses and pinches the fingers or hand.
From a theoretical standpoint, walkers emphasize use of the legs and hips at a time in development when the infant should be exercising and strengthening the arms and shoulders.
Sure, it's cute to watch babies toddle around behind a walker, but walkers disrupt the natural order of development, and that may be bad for some children.
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