Erika Gina
Twelve is a weird age, isn’t it? One minute your kid’s tripping over their shoelaces, the next they’ve shot up three inches and none of their pants fit. I’ve talked to enough parents—and puzzled over enough growth charts—to know that this stage can feel like a mix of mystery, myth, and mild panic. “Is my …
When you start looking at average height in the U.S., it’s tempting to think of it as just a trivia number—like who’s taller, men or women, or how Americans compare with other countries. But in reality, average stature is tracked for much bigger reasons. The CDC and large national surveys like NHANES don’t just measure …
Ever catch yourself standing in front of the mirror, stretching your spine just a little—wondering if there’s any way to get taller fast without some wild medical procedure or expensive shoes with lifts? Yeah, me too. And honestly, you’re not alone. Height worries are way more common than most people admit, especially here in the …
When I was a teenager hitting the gym for the first time, I remember staring at the giant tubs of whey protein at GNC and thinking, “Wait… could this actually make me taller too?” It sounds a little funny now, but it’s a question I still hear all the time—especially from teenagers, athletes, and even …
You know, peanut butter is one of those foods that’s kind of everywhere in American kitchens. Kids spread it on sandwiches, teens stir it into smoothies, and let’s be honest—adults sneak a spoonful straight from the jar more often than they admit. But here’s the thing: when you’re a kid or a teenager, you’re not …
You ever find yourself squinting at a growth chart in a pediatrician’s office, wondering if your kid’s right where they “should” be—or if something’s off? You’re not alone. A lot of parents start Googling things like “average height for 4 year old” or “child height chart age 4” right around preschool age, and for good …
You know, this one’s come up more times than I can count—“Hey, is it true bananas make you taller?” I’ve heard it from parents, teens, even a few gym bros trying to stretch an inch or two. And honestly? I get why the question keeps popping up. Bananas are everywhere, cheap, easy to eat, and …
You know, one of the things people don’t often realize is just how much your spine defines your height. Not just the number on a measuring tape, but the way you actually appear when you’re standing or even sitting. The vertebral column is like the architectural backbone (literally) of your body—keeping you upright, supporting every …
I used to think eating yogurt was just a tasty way to end a meal—nothing more than a snack. But over the years, especially working with parents asking how to naturally support their kid’s growth, yogurt keeps popping up in the conversation. So let’s get right to it: can yogurt actually help you grow taller? …
You ever hear someone say, “Drink your milk, it’ll make you taller!”? Yeah, me too. It’s one of those things that gets drilled into us as kids—like height is something you can control if you just eat the “right” stuff. But then, at some point, someone switches to a vegetarian or even fully plant-based diet …