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My child not growing on par with the other kids. could it be psychological?
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Unlikely: More likely growth hormones, nutrition or other medical factors.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Parents height: Consider both parents height, length at birth and rate of growth. Keep an eye on nutrition. Check with your doctor, but as long as the rate of growth is normal there is much less concern.
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