Penny for Your Thoughts

Dr. Penny Pauley shares insights, stories, and guidance from her work at The Endocrine Co—helping families navigate growth, hormones, and health with clarity and care.

When Summer Starts, So Do the Growth Spurts

From growth charts to The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dr. Penny shares why summer is the perfect time to check in on your child’s height, hormones, and confidence.

When Summer Starts, So Do the Growth Spurts

From growth charts to The Summer I Turned Pretty, Dr. Penny shares why summer is the perfect time to check in on your child’s height, hormones, and confidence.

When the Answer Is: Just Give It Time

A family visiting from Seattle sought answers—and found something unexpected: peace of mind. In this post, Dr. Penny shares the story of a girl whose slow growth wasn’t a diagnosis,...

When the Answer Is: Just Give It Time

A family visiting from Seattle sought answers—and found something unexpected: peace of mind. In this post, Dr. Penny shares the story of a girl whose slow growth wasn’t a diagnosis,...

Um... What Is the Endocrine System Again?

What do hormones actually do—and how can they affect your child’s growth, energy, or mood? In this post, Dr. Penny explains the endocrine system in simple, parent-friendly terms to help...

Um... What Is the Endocrine System Again?

What do hormones actually do—and how can they affect your child’s growth, energy, or mood? In this post, Dr. Penny explains the endocrine system in simple, parent-friendly terms to help...

"I Finally Fit Into Hollister": What Growth Tre...

What starts as a quiet visit for a “just small” 12-year-old turns into something more: a moment of growth, inside and out. In this post, Dr. Penny shares a story...

"I Finally Fit Into Hollister": What Growth Tre...

What starts as a quiet visit for a “just small” 12-year-old turns into something more: a moment of growth, inside and out. In this post, Dr. Penny shares a story...