2. CONCEPT
 From the time when parents
bring a new baby home from
the hospital , observe the baby's
progress with great interest ,
anticipating every inch of every
major new growth and
development throughout this
process. But how can parents
ensure that their child ( a) is
growing properly ?

3. What is growth?
 Physical growth refers to
the increases in height,
weight and other body
changes that occur as the
child ( a) becomes larger.
Hair grows , the teeth come
in, come , and come back ,
and eventually reaches
puberty. It's all part of the
growth process

4. What is considered normal?
 The first year of an infant 's life is the
year of dramatic change . During this
period, the baby will grow quickly. On
average, babies grow 10 inches (25
centimeters) in height and triple their
weight when they reach their first
birthday.
 In view of the growth that occurs
during the first year of life , new
parents may worry if your child ( a)
continuous not growing rapidly . But
no child ( a) continues during
childhood growth rates experienced in
his first year as an infant . After the first
year of age , the baby's growth does not
continue at the same rate , and coming
two years , growth in terms of height
usually follows a steady rate of
approximately 2 1/ 2 inches ( 6
centimeters ) per year until they reach
adolescence .

5. What can you do?
 There are several steps you can
take to ensure that your child
grows and develops normally.
Make sure he or she receives the
following recommendations ,
which are critical to the health and
general welfare :
 Enough Sleep - Sleep patterns vary
by age and individual child ( a) ,
but most children need an average
of 10-12 hours of sleep per night .
Sleep gives growing bodies needed
rest to continue growing properly
 Proper nutrition - A balanced diet
with essential vitamins and
minerals help your child ( a) to
reach its full growth potential

6. Proper Exercise
 Because obesity is a problem in
the growth of children parents
should make sure their
children exercise regularly ,
and also receiving proper
nutrition. Bicycling , hiking,
skating, tennis , sports, or any
activity that they can enjoy ,
motivate them to keep
exercising promoting good
health and fitness , and can
help your child ( a) maintain a
healthy weight .

7. Talking to your child
( a) on growth
 Children differ in their
growth and development
during childhood , as
adults, some children are
taller or smaller.
Generally, girls hit
puberty earlier than boys ,
but some girls might lag a
bit more than their peers
in developing their
breasts and have her first
period , which is usually
normal.

8.  Children who are short often face
other kids joking about it and may
need help . You can help a child
with short stature supporting
their self- esteem. For example,
although it may be hard for ( a)
child ( a) of short stature being
part of the football team ,
emphasizing alternatives such as
soccer or tennis, may make you
feel better about yourself ( a) . A
small teen might have concerns
issues such as dating, driving and
participating in sports . It is
important to try to understand
the feelings of your child and keep
the lines of communication open.

9. If you suspect a problem
 Parents sometimes worry
about the growth and
development of their children
, but it can be comforting to
know that the majority of
children with short stature or
delays of this type in its
development are healthy and
normal. For example , parents
of short stature tend to have
shorter children , not all
children develop at the same
pace.