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If you have questions about your children's feet, footwear, foot health or development you may find the answer here on the blog, if not, please get in touch, we will be delighted to help and you may inspire the next post!
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The A Bit About... series are guest blogs written by the amazing founders of some of the wonderful local and small businesses we have met, sharing a little of the passion that got them started. Small businesses are such a valuable part of our local community, we really hope we can introduce some new, and very useful, ones to you here.
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Cushioned soles feel comfortable, but are they good for your feet?
We all want our shoes to be comfortable and for many this will mean footwear with lots of cushioning, but how does this impact your feet?
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Feb 25
Why Letting Your Toddler Walk Barefoot Will Boost Their Brain
The role your child’s feet play in their overall development, particularly in building vital connections in their brain
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Nov 4, 2024
Babies Don't Have to Cost the Earth
How can we make more eco-conscious choices as parents? Merry Go Round is a baby equipment rental service designed to address this issue
Femke Harris
Sep 28, 2024
Don't Know Shh... podcast interview: Business, Franchising & Family
My first ever podcast interview, recorded in 2022
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Jul 13, 2024
Active fun for little feet
Like the rest of our bodies, our feet will be stronger, fitter and healthier with regular exercise. I'm not talking about just taking...
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Nov 21, 2023
Shoe Shape Matters
Do you think about the shape of shoes when buying a new pair, for you or your little one? Or do you think they’re all just shoe-shaped? I...
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Oct 27, 2023
Do you worry your child has flat feet?
Parents often ask about the lack of arches on their children’s feet, worrying they may have flat feet, but if your little one is not yet...
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Sep 22, 2023
Get the fit right and their feet will thank you!
A shoe needs to fit the whole foot to support its healthy development, rather than simply provide room for growth.
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Jul 9, 2023
Developing fit & healthy feet
How the foot develops and functions... from gorgeous chubby little baby feet to fit and healthy adult feet
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Mar 31, 2023
Bunions
They don’t look good and can be painful and debilitating. So what exactly are they? How do they develop? And what can be done to prevent...
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Jan 25, 2023
Winter feet: Out of sight, not out of mind
Brrr, it’s proper cold now! We’re covered up from head to toe, in many, many layers, so this is a reminder not to forget about your feet...
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Dec 16, 2022
My first year as a CeCe & Me franchisee
My first year as a franchisee has been ALL the emotions and a steep learning curve but I feel like I’m well on the way to owning a...
Sally Marshall
Dec 12, 2022
Recycling and buying preloved skiwear
What do you do with your children’s shoes when they grow out of them? Some are too beautiful not to keep – especially that first pair....
Nicola Davenport
Dec 10, 2022
Splashing in muddy puddles
Well, the heavens have opened this week and there’s been lots of dodging puddles on the path! Or perhaps not, if you’re wearing...
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Nov 2, 2022
Barefoot shoes... what does that even mean?
Have you heard of barefoot shoes? Have you bought them for yourself or your little one? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about it but just...
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Nov 17, 2021
Top tips for buying school shoes
Children wear their school shoes for around 8 hours a day, that's 40 hours a week! These are formative years in so many ways and having...
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Aug 16, 2021
Healthy, happy summer feet
I'm sure we're all delighted the sun has finally appeared and temperatures are rising... feet might be starting to feel a bit hot,...
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Jun 9, 2021
Six years of being my own boss
It started with a growing frustration, then I realised other parents felt frustrated too! A whole heap of frustration about buying...
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Apr 29, 2021
To buy online or not to buy online
How much more have you shopped online over the last year? A little, a lot, are you now doing all of your shopping online? And will you...
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Feb 6, 2021
Escape your four walls and enjoy a walk with the kids
I don’t know about your kids but if mine are confined to the house for the whole day, they’re literally bouncing off the walls
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Jan 10, 2021
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