Belief, Effort, and a Surprising Growth Spurt Jaden, age 11, was shorter than most of his classmates. His parents were concerned—he was eating well and staying active, but still lagging behind. What they didn’t expect was how much his attitude would play a role. After hearing Jaden say, “Maybe I’m...

From Fragile to Strong When 13-year-old Ava started playing volleyball, she loved everything about the sport—until she twisted her ankle for the third time in one season. Her doctor said it wasn’t just bad luck—her bones weren’t strong enough yet, and her posture and joint support needed work. Rather than...

Stretching Together, Growing Together Every Saturday morning, my friend Mark’s family clears the living room, rolls out three yoga mats, and starts the weekend with a 15-minute stretch session. It started as a fun way to get their kids moving during cold winter months. But over time, something unexpected happened:...