LET’S GO BAREFOOT

WALKING bare footed on the sand or the grass isn’t a familiar activity for my two-year-old kid. Last week when we took her to the beach, she was happy to play around in the water and the sand but never took her sandals off.

LIVING IN A LAT HER WHOLE LIFE, MY little one wasn’t familiar with the feeling of tickling sand on her foot. How much ever I tried she was afraid to take her shoes off. Next evening again we went for a walk along the beach; my little one was super excited and happily jogged into the car. In the excitement she forgot to put on her shoe and I didn’t bother to remind her.

Children will actually be better off if we leave those shoes behind and this time I wanted her to overcome her fear of touching her bare foot on the sand. Only after reaching the beach she realised she forgot to put on her shoes. She couldn’t resist the white sands for long. She gradually conquered her fear and started playing in sand barefooted. Mission accomplished!

Our family friend, who was with US, EDUCATED US ON THE BENEITS OF GOING barefoot on sand.

Our kids can gain a lot by walking around barefooted outside. Going shoeless increases children’s balance and helps them develop good posture. Walking around barefoot also nourishes, strengthens, and promotes agility in a child’s growing feet.

This happens because bare feet are essentially like a separate sensing organ, allowing children to feel the details of the ground while walking or running around.

Having their feet touch some cool, soft grass or warm sand can be a special moment for them to connect to their surroundings. By giving our children more opportunities to experience new sensations, we allow them to enjoy their world in a whole new way.

Next time you take your children in your backyard, to a local park, or to the beach, try putting their shoes aside and see what a difference it makes in their growth and experience.