Watching your child grow from infancy to adulthood is one of the many privileges of parenthood. Much as a growing garden needs sunshine and water, children have certain needs in order to grow to be healthy and strong. We encourage you to take an active role in monitoring your child’s growth and to raise any concerns with a healthcare professional.
The following pages will help you to understand how children grow as well as teaching you to look for signs that your child is growing normally and what to do if you notice problems with your child’s growth.