You have followed every tip in the book — from breastfeeding your children to serving nutrient-rich meals. Also, besides the occasional colds and coughs, they haven’t been seriously ill. But why are your kids still small?

Top hospital in the Philippines Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), through its Department of Pediatrics, identifies possible causes why a child has lower-than-normal weight and height, as well as healthy ways to help her or him grow.

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