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These days society is ripe with judgement. We’re judged by what we wear. We’re judged by the car we drive. We’re judged for how we dress our kids. We’re judged for taking the kids to the doctor too soon (it...
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There’s this age old thought that school shoes should last the entire school year…. If you’re lucky enough to be one of those few who have managed that, then good on you! But.. here’s a thought… whilst the shoes might...
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Have you ever seen the show Family Feud? A team member answers a question, getting more points for the most obvious answer (as voted by the audience). Let’s try one… What word first comes to mind when I say “Podiatrist”?...
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Ever heard of this thing called Mindfulness? Yes, of course you have! Every blog from here to Africa will hold some piece of advice on what it is, how we find it, and the heavenly peaceful harmony it brings to...
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Barefoot play is a question we are often asked about as Podiatrists. Should my child be barefoot? Is it ok for my child to wear ‘barefoot’ style shoes? Will I be doing my child a disservice if I let them play barefoot? Obviously as a Podiatrist it’s incredibly difficult to make a broad generalisation without seeing each child and their feet… but here’s my perspective in a nutshell (in other words, without having seen your child’s feet!).
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