
As a parent, watching those first wobbly steps is a core memory in the making. But as a pediatric podiatrist, I see those steps through a different lens: bone development. A toddler’s foot isn’t just a miniature version of an adult foot. It is made up of soft, pliable cartilage that doesn’t fully ossify into…

When you’re shopping for shoes, you’ve likely come across various abbreviations and terms used to describe the sizing and fit of the footwear. One of these common abbreviations is “PS,” which can be found on kids’ shoes. If you’ve ever wondered what PS means in the context of shoes, you’re in the right place. In…