Can Stress Impact Your Child’s Height? February 27, 2026 Emotional health plays a key role in children’s growth by affecting hormones. Learn how stress impacts height and ways to support healthy development.
Do Girls and Boys Grow Differently? February 27, 2026 Understanding the timing, pace, and hormones behind growth in boys and girls—and what it means for parents.
Gymnastics and Growth: Myth, Risk, or Just Misinformation? February 06, 2026 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.
Understanding Height Percentiles: What Does Growth Chart Really Mean? February 05, 2026 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.
Growth Spurts and Plateaus: What’s Normal and When to See a Doctor February 05, 2026 Learn about normal growth spurts and plateaus in kids, when to worry, and how to support healthy height development with evidence-based strategies.
More Kids Are Starting Puberty Early. What That Means for Growth February 05, 2026 More kids are hitting puberty young—learn how it impacts growth and what parents can do.
Best (and Worst) Exercises for Kids’ Growth February 05, 2026 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.
Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS): What Parents Need to Know July 11, 2025 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.
What Are the 5 Stages of Child Development? Signs of Delays July 08, 2025 Learn the five key stages of child development, common signs of delays, and how to support your child’s healthy height development.
How to Predict Your Child’s Adult Height July 07, 2025 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.
The Tall Ideal: How Heightism Shapes Gender Norms July 07, 2025 Explore how height bias affects men and women differently across cultures, and how families can support children beyond inches and ideals.
Why Are Some Nations Taller Than Others? July 02, 2025 Exploring the science behind global height differences, from genetics to gender equality.
