If you've noticed your child is not growing as fast as his or her classmates, you
may be concerned. Is it normal for your child to be shorter? And is this a problem
that will go away? Children grow at different rates, and not every child catches
up. Some children lag far behind others as they grow into adults.
Being short can also be a sign of medical problems, many of which can be diagnosed
and treated.
This section will help you learn about healthy growth. You will find out:
- What "normal" growth is
- The things that affect normal growth
- When you should be concerned
- What slow growth may be telling you
- What doctors can do to help
Is there such a thing as "normal" growth?