Get enough sleep every night
Eat a balanced diet with enough protein, calcium, vitamin D, and zinc
Stay physically active with regular exercise
Do stretching and posture-improving exercises
Play sports that involve jumping, running, or swimming
Maintain a healthy body weight
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs
Drink enough water
Reduce stress
Follow a consistent sleep schedule
Stand and sit with good posture
Get enough sunlight for vitamin D
Treat any hormone or growth problems with a doctor
Eat enough calories to support growth
Do not skip meals
Avoid crash diets
See a doctor if growth seems unusually slow