A Surprising Growth Spurt in Spring Last spring, my son suddenly outgrew his sneakers—again. We had just bought them in February, and by April, they were snug. I thought it was just a coincidence. But chatting with a few other parents at soccer practice, I heard similar stories: “My...

A Personal Moment of Realization Last year, during a school parent-teacher night, I was chatting with a group of moms when someone said, “Wow, your son suddenly looks taller than before!” I smiled, thinking maybe he hit a growth spurt—but when we got home, I realized what had really changed:...

“He’s Stronger Than Ever, But Not Taller” Ryan, age 13, had been training in competitive gymnastics since he was six. He was agile, disciplined, and physically fit beyond his years. But by the time he turned 14, his growth chart showed a concerning trend—he hadn’t grown in height for nearly...