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Modern technology and electronics are pushing us to alter language. Here are some ways handwriting can help us in our everyday lives.

Once upon a time, the only thing to consider was “Does your kid watch too much TV?” But now it seems like nearly everyone can agree that kids these days spend far too much time looking at screens of all sorts.

When David was about 12, he told me that he wanted to take the train to school alone. My gut reaction was, “No way in hell!” I mean, we live in a safe neighborhood and all, but David has ADHD and was easily distracted. What if he missed his stop? What if someone messed with him?

Here's a brief history of the most famous cat that's apparently not a cat (what gives, Sanrio?).

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Neuroscientists have discovered that children who handwrite will learn faster than computer-clad kids.