iKids-Growth

Understand how hormones like GH, IGF-1, and estrogen impact child growth, and learn the risks of hormone-containing products and early puberty triggers.

Learn what idiopathic short stature (ISS) is, how it’s diagnosed, how common it is, what treatment options exist, and how to support healthy growth in children.

Discover which nutrients are essential for kids’ height growth, how animal and plant proteins differ, practical tips for picky eaters, and how to build balanced meals using the MyPlate model.

Explore how sleep impacts children’s height, the role of growth hormone, and why sleep timing, quality, and habits matter for healthy growth.

Discover which sports and exercises help kids grow taller, which don’t, and why. Learn the science behind physical activity and height—and what parents should watch out for.

Discover how and when growth plates close, what drives height growth, and why timing matters for your child’s final height.

See how your child’s height percentile (p value) translates to real numbers. Use our CDC-based chart to understand what’s normal and when to seek advice.

Learn about normal growth spurts and plateaus in kids, when to worry, and how to support healthy height development with evidence-based strategies.

Learn the five key stages of child development, common signs of delays, and how to support your child’s healthy height development.

Discover the most common scientific methods to predict your child’s adult height, including bone age assessments, parental height formulas, and emerging AI tools. Learn their accuracy and limitations.

Explore how height bias affects men and women differently across cultures, and how families can support children beyond inches and ideals.

Wondering if gymnastics can stunt your child’s growth? Learn what science really says, what to watch for, and how to keep your athlete healthy and growing.