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.
Episodes
238 episodes
Ep 234: Can we teach our children to be resilient and develop a high self-esteem? with Dr Joan Rosenberg
What helps children become resilient? How do we raise kids with genuine confidence and self-esteem—while also helping them navigate disappointment, frustration, and uncomfortable emotions?In this episode of Your Child Is Normal,...
Ep 233: Why Routines Matter (Without Being Rigid) — with Jessica Irwin, (Rooted in Routine)
Parents hear it all the time: kids need routine. But what does that actually mean—and how do you make it work in real life without becoming overly rigid?In this episode, we are joined by pediatric occupational therapist Jess...
Ep 232: Motor Milestones Without Panic: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Help w/ Daniella Brown
When it comes to babies and movement, parents often ask: Is my child developing normally? Should I be worried? And when is it time to get help?In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman is joined by Da...
Ep 231: Pumping 101: How to Make It Easier (and Less Overwhelming), with Tamari Jacob, One With The Pump
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with pumping expert Tamari to break down everything parents need to know about pumping—from when to start, how often to pump, and how to make it actually work in re...
Ep 230: Sleep, Babies, and Sanity: What Parents Need to Know, with Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper
Sleep is one of the most common—and stressful—concerns for parents, especially in the first year of life.In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with therapist, sleep expert, and mom of four Chr...
Ep 229: The Benefits—and Risks—of Labels in Kids, with Pediatrician William Wilkoff MD
Why do parents feel so relieved when their child gets a diagnosis?And when can that same label do more harm than good?In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman speaks with pediatrician Dr. William...
Ep 228: Are We Over-Pathologizing Normal Boy Behavior? with Dr Michael Milobsky
In part two of my conversation with Dr. Michael Milobsky, we talk about boys — and why so much normal boy behavior is increasingly being labeled as a problem. We discuss redshirting, kindergarten expectations, ADHD concerns, school environments...
Ep 226: Raising Kids Without the Pressure: Feeding, Milestones, and Language Development with Jordan Koveleski Gorman
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman speaks with Jordan Koveleski Gorman, pediatric speech pathologist, feeding specialist, and founder of Eat Play Say, a platform that helps millions of parents support their children’s developmen...
Ep 227: Parenting Without Panic: Why Your Kids Will Be Fine, with Dr Michael Milobsky
Why do so many parents feel overwhelmed right now? In this conversation, I talk with pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky about why modern parenting feels so anxiety-provoking — from social media and information overload to the pressure to optimiz...
Ep 225: Wisdom from a Pediatrician with 40 Years of Experience, with Dr. Stan Block
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with Dr. Stan Block, a pediatrician who spent more than four decades caring for children and is the author of Pediatrics Around the Block.Drawing on yea...
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:<...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Ep 219: Technology is here to stay, so how do we teach our kids to make better choices? with Aniko Hill, cofounder of DopaMind
In a podcast discussion, Aniko Hill, shares her insights into limiting technology use for children. Aniko co-founded DopaMind, a nonprofit aimed at educating kids and parents about the effects of modern technology on mental well-being. Th...
Ep 218: Family Meals Made Easy, Tips from Aliza Sokolow, author of Children's Book: This is What I Eat
This week on Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with chef and food educator Aliza Sokolow, author of the children’s book This Is What I Eat, to make healthy eating feel simpler, more joyful, and ...
Ep 217: Reducing Screens & Ending Homework Battles: The Parenting Playbook (Part 2) — with Mike McLeod
This is Part 2 of Dr. Jessica Hochman’s conversation with Mike McLeod, founder of Grow Now ADHD — and it’s packed with practical strategies.We talk about why internet-connected screens can be especially dysregulating for kids with...
Ep 216: ADHD & Executive Function: What Matters More Than Grades (Part 1) — with Mike McLeod
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with Mike McLeod about ADHD, executive function, and why grades are not the best predictor of long-term success.Mike explains why ADHD is less about “atte...
Ep 215: When Period Pain Isn’t Normal: Endometriosis in Teens with Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with endometriosis specialist Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch, author of Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis and a key medical voice in the fil...
Ep 214: Raising Intuitive Eaters, with Kim Shapira, Dietician and Author
In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with dietitian and author Kim Shapira whose book This Is What You’re Really Hungry For helps people rebuild a peaceful relationship with food.Kim sh...
Ep 213: Screen addiction: how can we prevent this with our children? With Dr Nicholas Kardaras
In this flashback episode, we are revisiting my interview with Dr Nicholas Kardaras (episode 100) to discuss screen addiction and children. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is an Ivy-League educated psychologist, an internationally renowned s...
Ep 212: Your Teen is Normal! A conversation with actual kids-- The hosts of the Holistic Kids Show
In episode 211 of Your Child is Normal, Abdullah, Emaad, Zain, and Qasim Ansari (Brothers spaning the ages of 10 to 17) hosts of the Holistic Kids Show podcast, share their journey of creating a podcast focused on health and wellness for teens....
Ep 211: Is My Child’s Speech Normal? Speech Milestones & When to Worry (and When Not To) with SLP Melissa Minney, Raising Little Talkers
In today’s episode, I’m joined by speech-language pathologist and mom of three Melissa Minney, founder of Raising Little Talkers® and the Little Talkers® course for parents of babies and toddlers. Melissa has helped tens of...
Ep 210: Pediatric UTIs: Myths, Treatment, and Prevention, Insights with Dr. Andrew Kirsch
Episode 210 of Your Child is Normal is a conversation discussing everything you've ever wondered about UTIs! It’s common for kids to occasionally feel discomfort when they pee — but how do you know when it’s something that needs mor...