Growth curves are usually handed to us on the way out the door at the pediatrician's office, and we have no idea what the numbers mean! Dr. Amy breaks down the top 4 things to know about the growth curve so you know how to think about those percentile numbers, and actually use them as a tool to track a child's growth over time. With these 4 simple tips, you'll learn to think about the growth curve like a pediatrician. BONUS: We'll answer a growth curve question submitted over Instagram by a mom worried about her child's growth. In this episode you will learn: <ul><li>How to think about those growth curve numbers your pediatrician tells you </li><li>What's a red flag that makes us worry about appropriate growth </li><li>Percentile vs. percentage </li><li>Is 90th+ percentile really the best? </li><li>Why the growth curve number is just one of many factors to consider in understanding a child's growth status </li></ul>

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Join board certified pediatrician Dr. Amy Conrad each week as she teaches parents how to become the experts in relating, interpreting, and nurturing the personal needs of their children. Each episode explores an aspect of child development, breaking down the conflicting information about what is best, and teaches practical advice for simplifying parenting by tuning into what kids really need.