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 • 195 episodes

Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman

Latest Episodes

Ep 191: Summer Q&A Minisode! Hydration, Constipation, Sunscreen Battles & Motion Sickness

In this special "minisode" of Your Child is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman answers four of the most common summer questions she hears from parents:– Is it normal if my kid doesn’t drink much water?– Why does my child get constipat...

June 30, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 191 • 7:39

Ep 190: Bonding from birth: normalizing early parenting challenges, with neonatologist Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie MD

Episode 190 with neonatologist, author and podcast host, Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie who talks about her new book, We talk about the challenges of parenting, particularly in the newborn phase. She emphasizes the importance of bonding with b...

June 23, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 190 • 32:01

Ep 189: Catch Them When They’re Good: Behavioral Psychology for Better Parenting with Dr. Larry Waldman

In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, I’m joined by Dr. Larry Waldman, a behavioral psychologist and author of Who's Raising Whom?, to unpack how behavioral psychology can make parenting easier — and more effective. We talk...

June 16, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 189 • 35:31

Ep 188: Why Bedwetting Happens—and What Really Helps: A Conversation with Pediatric Urologist Dr. Andrew Kirsch

Bedwetting is incredibly common—but it’s also often misunderstood, leaving families feeling frustrated, confused, or even ashamed. In this episode, pediatric urologist Dr. Andrew Kirsch joins Dr. Jessica Hochman to demystify nighttime wetting a...

June 09, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 188 • 42:53

Ep 187: When is the digital world too much for kids? And what can realistically be done about it? With Julie Frumin, MFT

In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with therapist and screen-time educator Julie Frumin about the digital world kids are growing up in—and how to push back. They explore the rise in anxiety, sleep depriv...

June 02, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 187 • 39:49

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As a mother of 4 and grandmother of (ages 1-20) 10 I found this very useful. My children were involved in a variety of sports. Many levels. The pressure is so intense now. My adult children are all very fit and active. That was my goal. And I hope the same for my grandchildren. This was very helpful.

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