Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the children’s health minute presented by this station and Texcare-connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Shoes that don’t fit right can lead to foot and ankle problems now and when your children grow up. Blisters, bunions, and painful feet are just some of the problems caused by shoes that don’t fit.

Here are some tips when you’re shopping for shoes: Shop later in the day, when feet are slightly larger than in the morning. Allow about half an inch of room between the longest toe and the end of the shoe. And have your child wear the same socks they will wear with the shoes.

And, as we all know, kid’s feet are always growing, so check their shoes often to be sure they still fit.

Keep your kids healthy. Call Texcare at 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when it’s time to renew your children’s health care coverage. That’s 1-800-647-6558.