Why Kids Should Be Barefoot More (and What to Know About Barefoot Shoes) with Andy Bryant | Ep. 140

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of footwear on children's development and the benefits of being barefoot.

DIVING DEEP into something most parents never think twice about… but definitely should: The shoes you put on your kid's feet are affecting their brain development, posture, and even how they move for the rest of their life. 👀 In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Bryant to break down why being barefoot matters, what’s actually happening in your child’s feet when they walk, and how the wrong shoes can quietly work against their development. If you’ve ever grabbed a cute pair of toddler shoes w...

People in this episode

Host: Laila

Guest: Andy Bryant

Topics covered

• child development
• footwear
• parenting
• brain development
• posture

Keywords

• barefoot shoes
• child's feet
• brain development
• posture
• toddler shoes

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