If any of this sounds familiar…
✏️ Your child groans at homework
✏️ Their handwriting looks messy or illegible, no matter how much they practice
✏️ They get frustrated, shut down, or refuse to write altogether
You’re not alone.
Most parents think it’s a pencil grip issue or just lack of practice.
But writing struggles often have nothing to do with the hand.
The truth is, if your child avoids writing, the problem usually runs much deeper. And the solution isn’t “more handwriting practice.”
The Real Reason Writing Feels Hard
Handwriting is the final product of so many underlying systems working together including:
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Sensory processing
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Motor planning
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Core strength
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Postural stability
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Fine motor coordination
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Emotional regulation
When any of these areas are lagging, writing becomes exhausting — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
That’s why repeated tracing sheets or copywork often make things worse. They add pressure without addressing the root cause.
What Actually Helps
In my work as an occupational therapist, I teach a different approach…..one that supports the whole child and builds the foundations under writing, rather than forcing it from the top down.
That’s what I share in my free Beyond Pencil Grasp workshop:
Here’s what we’ll cover:
✅ The real reason writing feels hard for so many kids
✅ How sensory and motor skills affect handwriting (and how to improve them)
✅ Why traditional handwriting practice doesn’t work and what to do instead
This is the exact method I teach in my 10-week Foundations for Writing programme, all rooted in brain science, sensory integration, and a deep understanding of child development.
Join the Free Workshop + Q&A on 25th Sept at 8pm (UK time)
This is also 3pm (EST), Noon (PST), Australia (+5am AEST).
Join live or get the replay of the Beyond Pencil Grasp workshop available only till 6th October by signing up here:
👉 https://www.subscribepage.com/beyondpencilgrasp
If you’ve ever wondered,
“Why does my child struggle so much with writing?”
This workshop will give you the answers — and a new way forward.
-Munira
