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Does Anyone Have Any Experience with Mixed Dominance in Children?
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on March 2, 2009
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My first grader uses his left hand for some tasks like writing, eating (most times), and cutting with scissors, but he does everything else with is right hand includin...
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- What a gift! My husband is the same way. He can do things easily that most people struggle with. Try your son with the drums or piano to strengthen doing things wit...
- I eat and write with my left hand but also do some things with my right, like using scissors. As far as sports go, I'm equally bad with both hands--neither hand really...
- I don't have any experience with this really. But I think being ambidextrous is a cool thing. I don't think that it's something you should worry about. My aunt is a...
Adjusting to Step-mom's Existence
Asked by K.S. from Reno
on August 4, 2008
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My ex husband is now living with his partner. They have had a long distance relationship for some time and she just recently moved in with him. My six year old now t...
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- I don't agree with some advice below, especially that you have to share your son with this new woman. You are his mother & she isn't. It is as plain as that. And she w...
- Look at her through your son's eyes...Dad's new partner. Get to know her, she will be rocking the cradle when you are not so it's important that you are both on the sa...
- K., I must of missed this one way back when, but I would like share my advice with situation. When I divorced the twins were 2 yrs old. The first woman my ex- hooked...
Extremely Strong Willed 21 Month old...help!
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on January 8, 2007
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We are quickly approaching the terrible two's. She's already there if you ask me. She hits me, and when I tell her no, or attempt to change the behavior, she laughs at...
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- I will say that I have a 2 year old that will be 3 next month and I swear by timeout. When he goes in tie out, it is somewhere away from everyone and where he can not...
- Hi i will first say i have a strong willed child also who is 23 months old he has been going on time out since 15 months old only keeep them there a minute for each ye...
- She can definitely use a time out. For that age, you only need to do a minute or two. My son is 19 months and he's been getting time outs for about a month. I wasn'...
? For Pet Owners
Asked by S.G. from Lakeland
on April 26, 2012
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I have a Lab named daisy we have had her for 8years. I also have a small mixed dog named lucy we got her 4years ago. They use to get along, but something has happened ...
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- I agree, Cesar Milan. An appt. with a dog trainer is what you need. You are the "pack leader" and I believe this could be easily corrected. Don't give up...
- Our lab does real well with our older dog. Very loving dogs. I think she is probably feeling a bit jealous. I agree with letting Daisy be the top dog she is the olde...
- watch Cesar Milan He has a show and a book and he often talks about this kind of issue.
Playful Dog & a Baby - Help!
Asked by J.B. from Nashville
on February 20, 2008
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So my dog will be 2 years old in April and he is so playful and energetic. He's a mixed breed and is 65+ lbs. The problem is that we now have a 4 month old baby who re...
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- Dogs and babies can get on fine if you are willing to put the time in to work with them. You basically have to treat this as if you have two children. You have to esta...
- A couple things. Walking. and... More walking. My baby was always up early. I walked the dog and took her along, often in a back carrier. When it was too cold, I j...
- J., I understand your dilemma. However, take the advice from the other women that have responded, it's VERY GOOD advice (except the one about the Dog Whisperer, pleas...
Need Suggestions on Adding Another Dog to Our Family.
Asked by T.W. from Lansing
on January 8, 2008
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We have a 6 year old Shih-Tzu. Although we all love her, she is mostly my dog. My husband would like to have a larger dog of his own. I have several questions:
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- I have always had 2 dogs,when our older dog passed on( he was a blue heeler) our little dog (A Dacshand) kept looking for his playmate, I just decided one day to go to...
- The only thing I have to add is that crating is a GOOD idea. Lots of people think it's cruel or weird, but dogs enjoy having a "den" of their own. Our dog would even g...
- A good idea for adding another puppy to the family (especially a larger breed) is to crate train the puppy to sleep in a travel crate at night. This will give the new ...
To Do Lefty or to Do Righty
Asked by A.F. from Norfolk
on October 11, 2011
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I looked back and couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for so I'm gonna ask.
Our 4 year old son is a lefty, it took no time to figure that one out. I can r...
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- A.: DO NOT DISCOURAGE HIM from using both hands!! I can use both of mine as well, not as good as I used to but I can use - write and eat with both. Eventually he...
- Let him go--he may not have fully developed a dominant side yet--but most likely he will. BTW, hand dominance is not directly related to brain dominance. And, remem...
- our daughter, ( i have full bragging rights here ), is a lefty..we think. the best thing to do is to wait and let the child figure out which hand he/she prefers to use...
Dog Biting and Putting Down?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on April 8, 2009
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I'm sure this is going to be a touchy subject, being so many people are dog lovers.. as am I.
Today our 1 1/2 yr old husky/german shepard mix female dog attacked ...
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- Wow! I have children and grandchildren and I am a huge dog lover. BUT.......your children come first. My son was bit by the neighbors dog and he had to get stitches...
- I see a lot of responses to contact animal rescue groups, and I will tell you that most of them, including the humane society, won't take a dog that has bitten. I hav...
- You'll probably get a lot of mixed responses on this, depending on if people are used to dogs and are dog lovers. I myself absolutely love dogs. I certainly would no...
Add????
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on January 13, 2009
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Help!!!
My 6 year old daughter is have a very difficult time staying focus in school. She has always had a hard time completing simple task at home and now it has ...
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- K., my son which is now 16 also had the same issues. At his school the had some testin which the would come in and watch him. Actually what they where trying to do is...
- Many parents have discussed their experience with various Dr's and health professionals in this arena. However, many Dr's are quick to label ADD/ADHD and prescribe med...
- I agree that you should check her diet and exercise first and make sure her sight and hearing have been checked and that she's getting PLENTY of sleep! I have a 6yr ol...
1 New Dog + 1 Old Dog = 2 Dogs Together...
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on July 6, 2009
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So my husband and I bought a new Female Black Lab on Sunday and we already have a Male Weimaraner. The Female Ella is 2 years old and the Male Duke is 1(so a little hy...
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- I will chime in. Spay and neuter your dogs!! We have enough animals without homes due to accidental puppies. This also makes for a better more mellow animal, not to me...
- Spay and Neuter your dogs! If you are not planning on breeding either of them responsibly (to their own breed), then I would spay and neuter the two of them. This will...
- C., Some relatively simple solutions: 1. Neuter and/or spay whichever dog(s) you do not want to breed. There is no way you will deny biology otherwise, and you W...
