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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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Nov 4, 2024
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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Jul 13, 2024
Don't Know Shh... podcast interview: Business, Franchising & Family
My first ever podcast interview, recorded in 2022
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Nov 21, 2023
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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Oct 27, 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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Sep 22, 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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Jul 9, 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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Mar 31, 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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Jan 25, 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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Dec 16, 2022
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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Nov 2, 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 17, 2021
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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Aug 16, 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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Jun 9, 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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Feb 6, 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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Jan 10, 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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Nov 17, 2020
Are trainers good for your feet?
Do you run, play in a team, do a fitness class? Don't stop reading if not! I’m not here to encourage you to do more exercise. But if you...
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May 20, 2019
A lifetime of healthy feet starts in childhood
Nothing compares to the moment you first hold your baby in your arms, the door to parenthood has swung wide open and the great unknown stret
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Dec 4, 2018
So what IS the right size?
Some customers come to me, totally confused, after being given three different measurements for their child's feet in three different...
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Sep 27, 2018
Is it ok to wear hand-me-down shoes?
I am frequently asked about passing shoes on to siblings or friends and whether this is ok, the simple answer is no ... these are some of...
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Apr 28, 2018
When to measure?
"How long will these shoes last?" ... how I wish I had the answer! It is the most natural question to ask at a fitting but the truth is...
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