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 This page is a home page of sorts to help you understand how children grow, what normal growth is, what abnormal growth is and what to do if you suspect your child is not growing well. If you have questions, call us at (708) 383-0808. We are parents who have been through this and are here to help you!
 Children's growth (how much they grow each year) is VERY important. "Normal" growth (at least 2 1/2 inches each year after the age of 2 and before puberty) usually means that children are healthy (unless they are growing way too much). If your child is not growing the minimum of 2 1/2 inches each year, this growth failure can be caused by many things.
HOW THIS PAGE WORKS: Within the information below are BOLD links to articles which will help you understand various aspects of a child's growth. If you click one, a new window will open with that article. Once you finished reading the article, close that window and you will return to this main page. We have designed it this way to help you stay on track while learning a great deal of important information.
Step 1: So that you do not drive yourself crazy with worry, the first thing you need is some "real" information about your child. How tall is he/she right now? You can get fairly accurate measurements at home by carefully following the guides here.
Step 2: Now that you have a current height for your child, the next thing you want to do is to put that information on a growth chart (just like the ones used at the pediatric endocrinologists offices). Click here to put your child's information (including weight if you can) in our automatic online Growth Chart (after it is filled out and the chart is there- print it by going to the lower left of your screen and clicking the print button).
Step 3: Now that you have the growth chart, you need to know how to understand and "interpret" that chart. Click here.
Step 4: Welcome Back! By now, you now have your child's measurements, and understand if he/she is in the normal areas for his or her age group. Now what?
It will help you to learn some of the basics about children's growth. Read the articles below which may apply to your child. And after you have finished...kick us an email with your questions! We will be glad to help! Email ContactUs@magicfoundation.org
1. What is Normal Growth? (details about the 4 stages of growth)
2. Children's Growth Abnormalities (what may cause my child to not grow well?)
3. Constitutional Growth Delay (late bloomers)
4. Precocious Puberty (entering puberty too young)
5. What kind of doctor specializes in children's growth problems and how can I find one in my area?
There are hundreds of factors and conditions which can impact a child's growth. On our home page (left sidebar) are specific diagnosis which may also apply to your child. Again, please call or email us if you need assistance. We are not medical professionals. We are parents who fought for someone to hear us regarding our children. We understand your concerns! Ph: (708) 383-0808 (9-4 central) or ContactUs@magicfoundation.org
MAGIC's Motto: "Children have a short time to grow and a lifetime to live with the results."
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