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Pilot Lettering Pen Review: Exploring Italic Writing

Sheilagh — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:34:29 +0000

Pilot Lettering Pen Review: Exploring Italic Writing This December, helping your teen’s handwriting shine can go beyond schoolwork. Mastering italic letters can upgrade everyday writing. It can make cards, notes, and lists look polished. But how did the Get Set Club students find it? This December’s Mystery Pen is the Lettering Pen Every month in […]

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edding 1880 Review: A Simple Fix for Hard-to-Read Writing

Sheilagh — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:54:47 +0000

edding 1880 Review: A Simple Fix for Hard-to-Read Writing You know that moment when you look at your child’s work and think help what does that say. Or worse still their teacher says they “can’t always read” what’s been written. It’s an awful feeling. In secondary school, unreadable work can quietly chip away at marks […]

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magiXX Pen Review: Erasable for Neater Writing?

Sheilagh — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:19:25 +0000

magiXX Pen Review: Erasable for Neater Writing? If your child makes mistakes when writing then an erasable pen is usually the go-to pen type. Often knowing errors can vanish gives students the confidence to write. But which one is best? Most students grab a pen by Pilot called Frixion. However other erasable pens are out […]

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Best Pens for Left-Handed Writers: Stop the Smudging

Sheilagh — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:29:35 +0000

Best Pens for Left-Handed Writers: Stop the Smudging “What pen should I get for my left-handed child?” This is a great question, and one I hear all the time from parents. If you’ve ever watched your child struggle with smudged work or seen their frustration when their writing looks messy despite their best efforts, you […]

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EcoBall Pen Review: Eco Writing Solution for Teens

Sheilagh — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:51:06 +0000

When your Year 8 son comes home complaining his teacher “can’t read his writing again,” it’s tempting to think nothing helps. But sometimes the most effective solutions aren’t flashy – they’re reliable, affordable tools that work while your teenager feels good using them. This post is the EcoBall pen review. It will explore whether a […]

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The Perfect Pen Grip

Sheilagh — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:14:50 +0000

The Perfect Pen Grip: Mastering the Key to Beautiful Handwriting When it comes to handwriting, one of the most debated topics is the “perfect” pen grip. Parents and educators often seek a definitive answer on the ideal way to hold a pen or pencil. They are hoping it will lead to beautiful handwriting. Yet, research […]

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Does my teenage child have writers ache?

Sheilagh — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:15:55 +0000

Writers ache? What is this? We can all worry when a child says that the hand or arm hurts when they’re writing. But is it writers ache? The key thing is to have balance over our concerns. It is about knowing when is the time to worry? And when is the time to give them reassurance […]

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Is there a happy ending for children with hypermobility?

Sheilagh — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 07:05:28 +0000

Hypermobility and how you can help If you saw a child with hypermobility would you know what it is or what you can do to help? This article explains hypermobility in children and its impact to handwriting. It will also give you suggested ideas of how you can help develop hand skills. Specifically looking at […]

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Are there bad pencil grips?

Sheilagh — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:25:43 +0000

A really bad pencil grip – do they exist? One concern that seems to affect many parents is whether or not their younger child has a bad pencil grip. This blog post sets out to dispel that worry felt by parents. It highlights the things you should be concerned about when it comes to your […]

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Pencil Grips & Understanding them

Sheilagh — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:04:51 +0000

Pencil grips: do they work? What one is the best for my child and what do they actually do? Discover everything you need to know to improve handwriting. Have you ever thought about pencil grips? Admittedly it is not your everyday topic of conversation unless you have seen a child hold their pencil awkwardly. Or […]

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