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  • Starting High School: Top tips for parents

    How to prepare for secondary school The transition from primary school to secondary school can be tough for both pupils and parents. For children, it can be disconcerting to go from being the oldes

  • How long do shoes last?

    At Start-Rite Shoes we pride ourselves on our shoes never being outworn, only outgrown. Of course the longevity of kids' shoes in general can vary depending on various factors such as the child'

  • What causes corns on feet?

    Watching your child run, jump and explore is one of life’s little joys. Each step they take is full of curiosity and purpose, whether they’re sprinting across the playground, jumping in a puddle or

  • Are plimsolls bad for your feet?

    Many of us have fond memories of wearing plimsolls during school sports and PE lessons, but in recent years, concerns have emerged about how supportive these lightweight shoes really are for childre

  • How to keep slip-on shoes from falling off

    Slip-on shoes are perceived by many children as very grown-up. So many little girls have attempted to potter about the house in mummy’s heels, approximately eight sizes too big! Aside from high heel

  • How do flat feet affect you?

    Flat feet is a common childhood condition where the arches of the foot flatten against the floor when standing. Many adults have flat feet as well, and in most cases it is nothing to worry about.

  • How to clean school shoes

    Our mission is that Start-Rite shoes are never outworn, only ever outgrown. As your child matures through primary school, it’s important to check the size of their feet frequently. We recommend checki

  • Five minutes with… @kids_life_coastal

    We take five with Tamara (mum to Annabelle and Hunter) to talk family adventures and the benefits of outdoor play. 1. Hi Tamara, talk us through a typical day for you and the kids? A typical we

  • When to start bedtime routines for school

    The summer holidays are every kid’s dream. Every day isn’t a school day and is instead jam-packed with fun activities, exciting day trips, noisy play centres and even trips abroad. But when the ho

  • Black Friday Offers - Kids Shoes

    Take a look at our pick of our best Black Friday offers for kid’s shoes and boots. BABIES Babies delicate feet need lots of protection when they start to move and pull themselves up on furniture

  • What to put in a Christmas Eve box

    Putting together a Christmas Eve box for your little ones is a tradition that’s grown massively over the last few years, and it’s a lovely way to spend a night of festive fun with the kids before th

  • How to clean hook and loop fastenings

    Some of our favourite styles include a hook and loop fastening, which is also known colloquially by the brand name ‘Velcro’. We sometimes refer to these fastenings as ‘rip-tape’. This handy fasteni

  • A size guide to children’s wellies

    Wellies are a necessary part of growing up and long before Peppa Pig, children have delighted in jumping in muddy puddles. While wellies seem like a fairly standard purchase, we receive a great de

  • Should babies wear shoes?

    Baby feet are one of life’s most treasured wonders. What parent has not massaged and kissed those little feet within moments of birth? In fact, counting fingers and toes is one of the very first hea

  • Best shoes for kids with flat feet

    All babies are born with flat feet, with a fleshy fat pad instead of the inner arch. That’s why when we’re first learning to walk as toddlers, we ‘stomp’ when we take steps – our body and feet haven

  • First Walking - Feet & development

    First walking shoes help hub Feet & development Feet are amazing – they not only link to the whole body during movement but are the foundation of our bodies, which means keeping feet healthy can...

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