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.
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
Ep 234: Can we teach our children to be resilient and develop a high self-esteem? with Dr Joan Rosenberg
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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, I am replaying one of my favorite past conversations—originally released as Episode 51—with Dr. Joan Rosenberg, bestselling author, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and expert on emotional resilience and confidence.
In our conversation, we discuss how parents can help children build resilience, develop authentic self-esteem, and learn how to cope with life’s inevitable disappointments. Dr. Rosenberg explains why learning to “sit with” unpleasant feelings is one of the most important emotional skills we can teach children—and why avoiding difficult emotions can actually increase anxiety over time.
We also talk about:
- How children develop emotional strength
- Why discomfort is a normal and necessary part of growth
- Helping kids tolerate disappointment and frustration
- Building confidence without overprotecting children
- The connection between resilience and emotional health
- Practical ways parents can support children through hard moments
Dr. Rosenberg is a California-licensed psychologist, consultant, master clinician, and media host known for her work on confidence, resilience, emotional mastery, and mental health. She is the author of the bestselling book 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, which explores how understanding and managing difficult emotions can lead to greater authenticity, resilience, and lasting confidence.
This conversation is filled with thoughtful, practical advice for parents—and it felt especially worth revisiting. I’m so happy to share this episode again with both new listeners and longtime followers of the podcast.
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Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more.
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