--- title: LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology Blog | Dr. Toni Kim description: "Founder & Board-Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Toni Kim is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and the founder of Life Pediatric Endocrinology, a boutique specialty practice dedicated to personalized hormone and diabetes care for children and teens. With a whole-child approach, Dr. Kim empowers families to navigate complex endocrine conditions—from growth and puberty concerns to thyroid, adrenal, and diabetes management—with clarity, compassion, and direct access to expert care. She looks at growth and puberty issues through a unique lens and helps families navigate with \"outside-the-box\" thinking. She sees patients across the U.S., offering a high-touch model that helps children flourish physically and emotionally. Her mission is simple: help every child live fully and thrive with confidence." --- [![LIFE\_Pediatric\_CBP\_full\_color.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png?width=477&height=111&name=LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png "LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color.")](https://lifeendo.com/) [![LIFE\_Pediatric\_CBP\_full\_color.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png?width=477&height=111&name=LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png "LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color.")](https://lifeendo.com/) - [About](https://lifeendo.com/about) - [Meet Your Providers](https://lifeendo.com/about) - [Locations](https://lifeendo.com/locations) - [FAQ](https://lifeendo.com/faq) - Services ### General Endocrine Care - - Early Puberty - Poor Growth - Thyroid Problems - - Type 1 Diabetes - Adrenal insufficiency - Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Medical Weight Loss [Visit The Store](https://lifeendo.com/redirecting-to-supplement-store) - [Blog](https://lifeendo.com/blog) - [Patients](https://lifeendo.com/patients) - [Store](https://lifeendo.com/redirecting-to-supplement-store) [Inquire Here](https://lifeendo.com/contact-weight-loss) [Inquire Here](https://lifeendo.com/contact) - [About](https://lifeendo.com/about) - [Locations](https://lifeendo.com/locations) - [Medical Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/medical-weight-loss) - [FAQ](https://lifeendo.com/faq) - [Blog](https://lifeendo.com/blog) - [Patients](https://lifeendo.com/patients) - [Store](https://lifeendo.com/redirecting-to-supplement-store) [Inquire Here](https://lifeendo.com/contact-weight-loss) ![Dr. Toni Kim](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/about-toni-kim-LIFE-prediatric-endocrinology.jpg?width=170&height=170&name=about-toni-kim-LIFE-prediatric-endocrinology.jpg) # Dr. Toni Kim Founder & Board-Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Toni Kim is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and the founder of Life Pediatric Endocrinology, a boutique specialty practice dedicated to personalized hormone and diabetes care for children and teens. With a whole-child approach, Dr. Kim empowers families to navigate complex endocrine conditions—from growth and puberty concerns to thyroid, adrenal, and diabetes management—with clarity, compassion, and direct access to expert care. She looks at growth and puberty issues through a unique lens and helps families navigate with "outside-the-box" thinking. She sees patients across the U.S., offering a high-touch model that helps children flourish physically and emotionally. Her mission is simple: help every child live fully and thrive with confidence. ## Posts by Dr. Toni Kim [Average Height for a 14-Year-Old Boy: Chart & When to Worry](https://lifeendo.com/blog/average-height-14-year-old-boy) ![Teenage boy standing against a wall beside a wooden height marker, illustrating the average height for a 14-year-old boy](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/average-height-14-year-old-boy-growth.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=average-height-14-year-old-boy-growth.png) [Growth](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/growth) ### Average Height for a 14-Year-Old Boy: Chart & When to Worry Oct 5, 2026 11 min read [Types of Magnesium: Benefits, Differences & Which Is Best](https://lifeendo.com/blog/types-of-magnesium) ![Different forms of magnesium supplements, including glycinate, citrate, oxide and L-threonate, explained by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Toni Kim.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/types-of-magnesium-glycinate-citrate-oxide-threonate-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=types-of-magnesium-glycinate-citrate-oxide-threonate-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Types of Magnesium: Benefits, Differences & Which Is Best Sep 15, 2026 5 min read [Magnesium L-Threonate Benefits: Brain, Memory & Sleep](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-l-threonate-benefits) ![Magnesium L-threonate supplement with subtle neuroscience imagery representing research on cognition, memory and sleep.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-l-threonate-benefits-brain-memory-sleep-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-l-threonate-benefits-brain-memory-sleep-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium L-Threonate Benefits: Brain, Memory & Sleep Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium for Kids: Benefits, Dosage, Sleep & Safety](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-for-kids) ![Pediatric endocrinologist discussing magnesium supplements, dosing and safety with a child and parent.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-for-kids-teens-dosage-sleep-safety-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-for-kids-teens-dosage-sleep-safety-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium for Kids: Benefits, Dosage, Sleep & Safety Sep 15, 2026 5 min read [Magnesium Oxide Benefits: Absorption, Constipation & Uses](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-oxide-benefits) ![Magnesium oxide capsules and water representing its absorption, constipation and antacid uses.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-oxide-benefits-absorption-constipation-uses.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-oxide-benefits-absorption-constipation-uses.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Oxide Benefits: Absorption, Constipation & Uses Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Should You Take?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate) ![Two magnesium supplement forms shown side by side to illustrate the differences between magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate-differences-dr-toni-kim-life-end.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate-differences-dr-toni-kim-life-end.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Should You Take? Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium Citrate Benefits: Constipation, Dosage & Side Effects](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-citrate-benefits) ![Magnesium citrate supplement and water representing its use for magnesium supplementation and constipation.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-citrate-benefits-constipation-dosage-side-effects.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-citrate-benefits-constipation-dosage-side-effects.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Citrate Benefits: Constipation, Dosage & Side Effects Sep 15, 2026 2 min read [Best Magnesium for Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows](https://lifeendo.com/blog/best-magnesium-for-sleep) ![Magnesium supplement and water beside a bed representing research on magnesium glycinate, L-threonate and sleep.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/best-magnesium-for-sleep-glycinate-threonate-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=best-magnesium-for-sleep-glycinate-threonate-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Best Magnesium for Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium Glycinate Benefits: Sleep, Side Effects & Dosage](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-glycinate-benefits) ![Magnesium glycinate supplement beside water in a calm bedroom setting, representing its commonly discussed use for sleep and supplementation.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-glycinate-benefits-sleep-side-effects-dosage-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-glycinate-benefits-sleep-side-effects-dosage-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Glycinate Benefits: Sleep, Side Effects & Dosage Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know](https://lifeendo.com/blog/low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects) ![A teenager and her mother reviewing a medication plan with a pediatric endocrinologist at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects-teens-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=low-dose-naltrexone-side-effects-teens-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [POTS, MCAS & Inflammation](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/pots-mcas-inflammation) ### Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know Sep 8, 2026 18 min read Load More Stories   Our care team believes in individualized pediatric endocrine and diabetes care that allows a child to thrive and live fully. 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