Understanding Your Child's Growth

Is it normal for your child to be so much shorter than others the same age? This easy-to-read Web site will answer this and other questions about healthy growth. You will learn:
  • What affects your child's growth
  • When to be concerned
  • How short stature may affect your child
  • How to ensure your child's healthy growth

Getting to
a Diagnosis

There are things you and your doctor can do today to get a clearer diagnosis about your child's potential to grow. Get the most out of your child's primary care doctor's visits.
Learn to ask the right questions >

Considering Treatment
for Your Child

If your doctor has confirmed that your child has short stature, your child may be prescribed medicine that has helped thousands of children who are short to grow taller.
Learn about medical treatments >

Tracking Your Child's Growth

Your child may seem shorter than others, but how does he or she really measure up? Use an interactive growth chart to find out.