Growth Spurt by Season Last year, my cousin’s son Noah barely grew from October to February. His clothes still fit, his appetite dropped, and he seemed sluggish—even though he was healthy. But once spring rolled around? He suddenly shot up an inch and a half within 2 months. Turns...

Late-Night Screens and Sleepless Kids Last summer, my nephew Leo started staying up later than usual—first it was 9 PM, then 10 PM, then well past midnight. He wasn’t partying or sneaking snacks. He was glued to his tablet, watching gaming videos or scrolling through memes. His mom thought it...

The Clue Was in the Sneakers When my friend’s daughter Olivia started tripping over her shoes and asking for extra snacks every night, her parents first assumed she was just clumsy and going through a growth in appetite. But within two months, she outgrew two pairs of sneakers and shot...