One of the life lessons every child learns is how to tie their shoes.
These days most kids wear slip-on shoes or ones with Velcro straps when they’re younger, and they don’t learn how to tie up laces until they’re in school.
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For parents it can be frustrating teaching a child how to tie their shoes, so Calgary retailer Nordstrom offers a monthly shoe tying class.
Besides teaching the skill, it’s also an opportunity to measure a child’s shoe size correctly and teach parents about a proper fit for life.
Global News reporter Tony Tighe dropped in on the most recent class.