Children’s health—both physical and mental—is a crucial area where technology can make a real difference. This thesis brings together two projects focused on supporting children’s development: a smart shoe system that tracks toe walking and gait patterns, and a web platform aimed at improving children’s mental health outcomes.

The first project introduces a smart shoe system designed to help identify toe walking in children, which is often linked to developmental issues like cerebral palsy and autism. By monitoring gait patterns, the system gives real-time feedback that parents and healthcare providers can use to track a child's progress and respond quickly when intervention is needed. Using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the smart shoe collects precise data, making it an effective tool for both diagnosis and ongoing treatment.

The second project focuses on mental health by providing a web-based platform that helps caregivers and professionals track and manage emotional and behavioral data in children. The platform streamlines data submission, reduces inaccuracies and errors, and provides valuable feedback to mental health professionals, allowing for earlier intervention when issues arise. This approach empowers caregivers to support children's mental health more effectively.

Both projects share a common goal which is using technology to enhance the way we monitor and respond to children's health. Together, they provide new insights and tools for improving physical and mental well-being, offering practical solutions that can have a lasting impact.