09/12/2025
Why do we lose movement over time?
Children are born to move — to squat, crawl, climb, run barefoot.
Then… chairs and stiff shoes enter the picture.
The result? Lost movement, stiff hips, weakened feet — and it starts early.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
👣 Let them play freely.
Yes, safety matters — but constant “slow down,” “be careful,” and “put your shoes on” adds up.
We mean well as parents, but overprotecting movement can limit how kids develop naturally.
🔁 Let them explore barefoot
🌿 Encourage ground play and roughhousing
🪑 Balance sitting with squatting and crawling
👟 Ditch poorly shaped shoes — use the shoe bed test and compare them to their foot shape
And as adults? We can fight back too.
🧘 Morning mobility
🏃♂️ Walking, squatting, playing
🦶 Choosing shoes that respect the foot
Movement is our foundation. Let’s protect it — not restrict it.
