The Curious Case of the Shorter Middle Brother At family gatherings, 12-year-old Nathan always seemed slightly shorter than his older brother Ben had been at that age—and even his younger brother Evan was catching up fast. Same parents. Same house. Same food.So… what was going on? His parents started looking...

One Weekend, Big Change Last spring, 10-year-old Oliver spent most of his weekends glued to a tablet—gaming, streaming, and scrolling. By Sunday night, he was cranky, tired, and hadn’t eaten well or moved much. His growth curve had stalled, and his sleep was out of sync. So, his family tried...

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...