Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
Welcome to Your Child Is Normal, the podcast that educates and reassures parents about childhood behaviors, health concerns, and development. Hosted by Dr Jessica Hochman, a pediatrician and mom of three, this podcast covers a wide range of topics--from medical issues to emotional and social challenges--helping parents feel informed and confident. By providing expert insights and practical advice, Your Child Is Normal empowers parents to spend less time worrying and more time connecting with their children.
Podcasting since 2021 • 228 episodes
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
Latest Episodes
Ep 224: Kids Need Independence: The Science of Play & Risk — Dr. Peter Gray
In this two-part conversation, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with psychologist and play researcher Dr. Peter Gray about what kids actually need to grow into healthy, capable, well-adjusted adults.In this episode, we talk about:<...
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Ep 223: Why School Is Stressing Kids Out (and What Parents Can Do) — Dr. Peter Gray
In this two-part conversation, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with psychologist and play researcher Dr. Peter Gray about what kids actually need to grow into healthy, capable, well-adjusted adults — and why modern childhood is drifting ...
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Ep 222: Understanding Motor Milestones & Development, insights from Allison Mell, Pediatric PT
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, I’m joined by pediatric physical therapist Allison Mell, founder of Tots on Target. We talk about baby motor development in a way that’s both reassuring and practical — including what milestones...
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Ep 221: Navigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. Greenberg
Navigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. GreenbergIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greenberg, director of the pediatric psychiatry OCD and Tic disorders program in Boston, to discuss the comple...
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Ep 220: Understanding Pediatric Migraines with Dr. Amy Gelfand
In this episode, Dr. Amy Gelfand, a child neurologist specializing in pediatric headaches, discusses the complexities and treatment of migraines in children. Gelfand explains the genetic nature of migraines and their commonality among kids, not...
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