In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the ancient practice of putting pen to paper has become increasingly rare. Many view handwriting as merely a slower, less efficient method of ...

As school-age children increasingly rely solely on digital devices for remote- and in-class learning, many K-12 school systems around the world are phasing out cursive handwriting and no longer ...

Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, ...

Handwriting may seem like a simple everyday skill, but for children, it plays a powerful role in shaping cognitive development. In a world dominated by screens and typing, teaching kids to write ...

People often credit my good handwriting to my Catholic school education—like a nun with a ruler and a taste for corporal punishment perfected my penmanship. But that’s not why. It’s because of my mom.

P.J. Schwartz lives the life of a quintessential golden child. The Ridgewood fifth-grader is a straight-A student. He’s mature beyond his 11 years. He looks out for his two younger siblings and always ...