Can Kids Be Tall Even If Their Parents Are Short? The Relationship Between Genetics and Environment My Friend Who Grew Taller Than His Parents I remember my childhood friend, Michael. His parents were both under 5’5”, and for most of elementary school, he was always one of the shortest kids...

Can Sports Make You Taller? The Science Behind Exercise and Growth The Basketball vs. Soccer Debate I remember a debate my friends and I had back in school. Jake, a basketball player, insisted that playing basketball made him grow taller. Meanwhile, Matt, who played soccer, argued that height was purely...

How Sleep Affects Height Growth: Creating the Optimal Sleep Pattern for Your Child The Sleep Mystery My friend Sarah was worried. Her son, Liam, was noticeably shorter than his friends, despite eating healthy and staying active. She consulted doctors, adjusted his diet, but nothing changed—until someone asked, "How’s Liam’s sleep?"...