There’s been a lot of discussion over the years about the proper way to refer to someone with dwarfism. Many people who have the condition prefer the term “little person” or “person of short stature.” For some, “dwarf” is acceptable. For most, “midget” definitely is not. But here’s an idea …
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Failure to Thrive
Most kids steadily gain weight and grow quickly within the first few years of life. But in some cases, kids don’t meet these expected standards of growth. When this happens, it’s called “failure to thrive.” Doctors say children “fail to thrive” when they don’t gain weight as expected. Often, these kids also …
Growing Pains
Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are throbbing. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you’re uncertain about whether to give him any medicine or take him to the doctor. What helps your child’s growing pains? MassagePain relievers …
Growth Charts
About Growth Charts Look at any class picture, and you’ll see kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look tiny next to their peers, while others literally stand head and shoulders above their classmates. As easy as it is to make these comparisons and to …
Growth and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
You’re in for many changes! By midway through this year, most babies are walking and learning to talk. They’re turning into toddlers. By their second birthdays, most are losing that “baby” look. As toddlers get stronger and more capable, their rate of physical growth slows during this year. How Much …
Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old
Teens going through puberty will have many changes in their developing bodies as growth surges and muscles change shape. There’s a very broad range of time in which kids hit puberty-related growth spurts: Most girls start their sexual development between the ages of 8 and 13 (the average age is 12), …
Growth and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old
During the third year of life, most toddlers gain about 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) and grow about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters). They’re extremely active and mobile, and learning in very physical ways. They’re running around and exploring their world, and picking up new skills, like kicking …
Growth and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old
Kids at this age are still very physical, but they learn in a more focused and less hectic way than when they were younger. These kids typically gain about 4-5 pounds (2 kilograms) and grow about 2-3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) per year. An average 4-year-old weighs about 40 …
Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old
As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of “normal” regarding height, weight, and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4 …
Should I Worry About the Way My Son Walks?
My 15-month-old son walks with his feet turned in. My pediatrician assured me that it’s normal and that he’ll outgrow it. But I’m still worried. Won’t walking this way hurt him? Will he be able to play sports? Isn’t there something that doctors can do to straighten out his stride? …