Have you ever seen a tiny child cruising around on a bike with no pedals and wondered what on earth is happening? In this episode, I'm talking about balance bikes, why they are fantastic, and why training wheels are officially on my list of parenting things I hate.

Training wheels may seem like the classic way to teach a kid to ride a bike, but I'm making the case for doing things differently. Balance bikes help kids build the skills that actually matter first, while training wheels can create habits that have to be unlearned later. And if you're thinking, "But Devon, I learned on training wheels," do not worry. I have thoughts about that too.

I'm breaking down what balance bikes are, how they work, why they can make bike riding feel more natural for kids, and what to consider if buying both a balance bike and a pedal bike feels like too much. This episode will help you rethink the classic training-wheels approach and see why a tiny bike with no pedals might be exactly what your kid needs.

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