Endo Kids Concierge

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas ✨🎄

Grateful today for my family, my patients, and the privilege of doing work that I truly love.

This season is a reminder to slow down, be present, and cherish the small moments that matter most. I hope your holiday is filled with peace, laughter, and time with the people you love. 💛

Wishing you a joyful and healthy Christmas

12/24/2025

Protein worries are real for vegetarian kids — I live it too. As a pediatric endocrinologist and a mom of two vegetarians, I promise it’s possible to meet protein needs without meat. With the right combos and a little planning, kids can grow and thrive 🌱

👇 Comment your favorite high-protein vegetarian options to help other parents too!

12/22/2025

Not all growth patterns are “just a phase.”
If your child’s growth feels off, trust your gut—early checks matter.

Have you ever been told to “wait and see”? 👇
Share this with a parent who needs to hear it.

12/21/2025

When does puberty start and when should you be concerned?

If changes seem much earlier or later than expected, it’s worth getting checked. These differences can affect growth, development, and emotional well-being and sometimes point to a hormone imbalance.

A pediatric endocrinologist can help determine what’s normal for your child and when evaluation or monitoring is needed.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments 👇

12/18/2025

12/13/2025

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I remind families that a higher BMI in childhood doesn’t always mean a child needs to *lose* weight. Kids are still growing—often they can “grow into” their weight as height catches up. The goal isn’t the scale, it’s health: nourishing foods, joyful movement, good sleep, and a positive relationship with their body. Healthy habits matter more than weight.

12/02/2025

PCOS isn’t just about cycles; it’s a hormone imbalance that can impact long-term health if left unrecognized.

The good news? Early evaluation can help us understand what’s really going on and create a plan that supports healthy hormones, confidence, and overall well-being.
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Has your teen’s symptoms ever made you wonder if something more might be going on?

Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

11/30/2025

Added sugar hides in more foods than you’d expect — even the ones marketed as ‘healthy.’

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I always tell parents to flip the package over and read the *ingredients*, not just the front label.

Look out for words like cane sugar, fructose, corn syrup, agave, maltose, and anything ending in ‘-ose.’ These are all added sugars that can contribute to insulin resistance, inflammation, and poor energy levels in kids.

Small swaps make a big difference. What food label shocked you the most? Tell me in the comments!

11/25/2025

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I always remind parents: hidden sugar is everywhere—even in foods we think are healthy. 🍯🥜

This peanut butter comparison says it all: one simple ingredient list… and one with added sugar your child doesn’t need.

🛒 Tip: When shopping, flip the jar over and read the ingredients. If sugar is sneaking into everyday staples, it may be adding up more than you realize.

Your child’s hormones, energy, and long-term health will thank you. 💛

Which peanut butter do you keep at home?👇

11/21/2025

Unexpected weight gain in kids isn’t always about food or activity. Sometimes the root cause is hormonal—like insulin resistance or early signs of PCOS—and parents don’t realize it until much later.

The earlier we check, the easier it is to help. If your child’s weight has changed without a clear reason, a pediatric endocrinology evaluation can make all the difference. 💫

What questions do you have about hormonal causes of weight gain?

11/20/2025

So many kids and teens are coming in asking about “peptide injections” to make them taller.
Here’s the medical truth: peptides are NOT growth hormone, NOT approved for children, and won’t increase height.

If you’re worried about your child’s growth, the answer isn’t online supplements — it’s a real endocrine evaluation.
I’m here to guide you with evidence-based, safe pediatric care. 💛

📍 Northern Virginia
👩‍⚕️ Concierge Pediatric Endocrinology
💬 Growth • Puberty • Metabolism • Hormones

DM or use the link in my bio to learn more.

11/18/2025

🎙️ New Episode is LIVE!
The EndoKids Podcast is now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — your go-to space for clear, compassionate, and expert-led conversations on kids’ health.

✨ Join us as we unpack important pediatric endocrine topics, one episode at a time. Learn, grow, and stay informed with insights that matter for every family.

🔗 Listen to the full episode — “Where Little Hormones Meet Big Answers”
Link in bio!