Let’s talk toes, friend—the wiggly, stubborn, sock-flinging variety. If you’re a parent in Rhode Island, you’ve probably debated: Should my baby wear shoes all the time? Is barefoot safe? Am I a “bad parent” if I let them run wild and shoeless indoors? You’re definitely not the only one googling “barefoot benefits for babies” at 2 a.m. while fishing a lost shoe from under the couch. So here’s the real question: Could NOT wearing shoes actually help your child’s brain grow str