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5 Benefits of a Barefoot Childhood!

July 18, 2019 by Betsy
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The benefits of allowing of bare feet in childhood (starting in infancy) are innumerable! However, Lauren Knight of the Washington Post shares her top 5 in Why kids should go barefoot more (and probably adults, too):

  1. Foot Development: Healthy toe movement, strengthening of feet and lower legs resulting in agility and less injury in childhood.
  2. Proprioceptive Development: Sense of position in space and of all parts of the body is heightened.
  3. Sensory Integration: 200k+ nerves in feet process information that helps build a brain! Dewy grass, slippery mud, rough bark, cool puddle, etc.
  4. Health and Well-Being: Feet “toughen” resulting in natural protection. Furthermore, children develop a heightened sense of surrounding and avoidance of dangerous objects. Avoidance of sweaty sneakers with bacteria and fungus. Going barefoot typically leads to a healthy gait.
  5. The Joy of Direct Experience of Newness of World: Information sent to the brain through bare feet results in greater focus, awareness and thus confidence in the world around them.
 
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