Ex-Teacher's 'Checkpoint' Innovation Makes Shoe-Tying As Easy As Video Games for Kids

ENCINITAS, Calif. - June 24, 2025 - PRLog -- After watching students struggle for 20 years, special education teacher Bobby Morong has created Training Ties®, the first major innovation in shoe-tying instruction in over 100 years. The patented "checkpoint system" works like training wheels for shoelaces, allowing kids to save their progress like a video game. The Problem Solved Traditional shoe-tying requires children to maintain tension while managing 26 steps - an impossible cognitive load for developing brains. Training Ties eliminates the two biggest barriers: having to "pinch and hold" throughout the process and starting over after each mistake. "I watched capable kids with autism who could solve complex math problems cry over shoelaces daily," says Morong. "The problem wasn't the kids - it was the method." Proven Results - 73% faster learning than traditional methods - Average mastery: 3 days (vs. weeks typically) - 50,000+ children helped - 100% occupational therapist recommended - Teachers save 10 minutes each morning Harvard Research Connection Harvard's 85-year Grant Study found children who master self-care tasks like shoe-tying are 4X more likely to become successful adults. MIT research shows adult intervention within 10 seconds reduces problem-solving ability by 85%. Training Ties addresses both findings. Beyond Childhood Originally designed for ages 4-8, Training Ties has found unexpected success in stroke recovery and Parkinson's rehabilitation centers. Availability Training Ties® ($25) is available at trainingties.com with free shipping. Made in USA from premium waterproof materials. Bulk pricing available for schools and therapy centers. Contact: bobby@trainingties.com Demo video: https://trainingties.com