What should I pay attention to in my daily life to help my child grow up?

  What can I do to make my child taller? (What should I do in terms of diet, exercise, and care?  As children’s height is affected by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors mentioned above, to make your child grow taller and maximize its genetic potential you should start from the following aspects.  The first is to regularly check your child’s health to understand the growth and development of your child, to detect problems early and to intervene early. Short stature is treatable and should be treated according to the specific cause of each child. Never blindly hold the idea of late growth to delay the best time for treatment. There are long and late growth in children, but it is up to the doctor to make a judgment based on the child’s genetic background and bone age examination, rather than waiting blindly.  The second is to actively prevent various diseases and exclude the interference of diseases, including timely vaccination to prevent various infectious diseases, good living environment (including: sufficient sunlight, fresh air, clean water, no noise, spacious housing, etc.) and healthy living habits to enhance physical fitness and reduce the occurrence of common diseases such as respiratory tract infections and diarrhea.  The third is to ensure adequate nutrition, emphasizing a balanced diet, not picky or partial, including sufficient calories, high-quality protein, various vitamins, minerals and essential trace elements such as calcium, iron and zinc. You should eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, shrimp, crabs, shellfish, meat, liver, eggs, milk, cheese, and various vegetables and fruits. If your child has a poor appetite, look for indigestion or micronutrient deficiencies, and use drugs to help with digestion, including Chinese and Western medicines. If iron, zinc and calcium deficiencies are detected, they should be supplemented appropriately under the guidance of a doctor. Pay attention to drink more milk, eat less sweets and greasy food, do not drink sweet drinks, eat less staple food and other starchy food, eat more vegetables and fruits, that can ensure nutrition and not easy to gain weight.  The fourth is more exercise, the most effective exercise program is the bar, bouncing, swimming, rings, free gymnastics, playing basketball and pull-ups. And some physical or weight-bearing sports and overly fatiguing sports, such as weightlifting, rally sports, long-distance running, etc. is not conducive to height growth.  The fifth is to ensure adequate sleep, generally not less than 9-10 hours a day. To give children a good sleep environment, do not play too excited before bedtime, do not eat too much, play some soft music, or tell a short story can help children fall asleep.  The sixth is to keep the mood comfortable, parents should respect the child, not too much to combat and suppress the child’s personality, more children to participate in group activities. Do not give the child too much pressure to study.