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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two books for kids and one for adults.  Have a son who is in the 30th% -- who has many boys a full head taller in his early elem class -- and a 5'8'' DH and I'm 5'3''.  My husband's been 'concerned' about this from day one, with his experience feeling 'less than' as a shorter boy.  Doing activities like tae kwon do, even boxing (situations where he can be a little 'rough' for his stature) and even soccer doesn't necessarily require height.  Swimming isn't bad.  Guitar (has some cool factor for many boys).  Emphasize that there are a lot of things that can be good about being small... We're trying too.  :)

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Over-Height-Nate-Robinson/dp/1483413039/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_1_dp

https://www.amazon.com/Land-Giants-My-Life-Basketball/dp/0316101737

https://www.amazon.com/Size-Matters-Affects-Happiness-Success-ebook/dp/B004H1U2I8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1471877202&sr=8-14&keywords=size+matters+book
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How's your husband doing with this?  Is he over his concern?  If not, focus more on that.  Therapy, even.

Because your son is likely taking his cues from his father more than from you or from any other role model, movie or book he reads.  If you want your son to be comfortable and confident in his own skin, it would help for his father to do the same.  [/quote]

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