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Tips for Teaching Kids to Tie their Shoes

Thursday December 25, 2008
Some kids learn to tie their shoes with little help and even less practice, but most kids need to be shown over and over again how to properly tie their own shoes. This can get tiring for parents who would rather just tie the shoes themselves and save a few precious minutes in the morning. But, teaching your little one to tie his own shoes is a rewarding experience for parents and children alike. And, it can be easier than you think. The trick is to find a method or combination of methods that work for your child. Check out this small list of tips and tricks that you can use to help your kid learn to tie his own shoes.
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December 25, 2008 at 6:36 pm
(1) MiniHipster.com says:

Some great tips there.

Another way to keep them interested and freshen up their cool mini kicks is to try some more involved lacing techniques, like The Zipper, The Ladder, The Double Back, The Checkerboard…
Full lacing guide available from Sneaker Freaker mag online.

www.minihipster.com

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