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.
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185 episodes
Ep 181: Part 2 Childhood Vaccines--common parent questions explained with Dr. Paul Offit
In Part 2 of my conversation with vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit, we take a deep dive into the most frequent vaccine questions families ask pediatricians today. We cover concerns like giving multiple vaccines at once, whether it’s safer t...
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Ep 180: Part 1: Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr Paul Offit
In this conversation, Dr. Paul Offit and pediatrician Jessica Hochman discuss the importance of vaccinations, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy among parents, and the need for nuanced conversations in public health. They explore the impact of...
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Ep 179: How to embrace being a "good enough" mother. With Dr Margo Lowy author of Maternal Ambivalence
In this conversation, Dr. Margo Lowy discusses the complexities of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of embracing the messiness and normalizing the feelings that come with it. They explore the role of community support, the significance of...
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Ep 178: The Seven Principles to help Connection with your Child, with Ned Johnson
Ep 178: Ned Johnson joins Dr Jessica Hochman on "Your Child is Normal" and they explore the complexities of parenting, emphasizing the importance of connection, understanding, and enjoying the journey with children. Ned shares insights fr...
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Ep 177: Why Support Matters in Pregnancy & Childbirth, with Carson Meyer, Doula & Author of Growing Together
In this conversation, Jessica Hochman and Carson Meyer discuss role of doulas in supporting families during pregnancy and childbirth. They explore the misconceptions surrounding birth, the importance of education and quality support to help the...
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Ep 176: Rethinking Youth Sports: Can we lessen the pressure and make it more fun? with Linda Flanagan Author of Taking Back the Game
In this conversation, Linda H Flanagan and Jessica Hochman explore the complexities of youth sports today, discussing the pressures faced by young athletes, advocating for a more balanced approach to youth athletics. We discuss the importance o...
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Ep 175: Childhood obesity- when to consider medication and surgery treatment options? with Dr. Alaina Vidmar and Dr. Kamran Samakar
In this conversation, Dr. Alaina Vidmar and Dr. Kamran Samakar discuss the complexities of pediatric obesity, emphasizing that it is a chronic disease influenced by genetics, biology, and environment. They highlight the importance of understand...
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Ep 174: Herbal Medicine for Kids, the truth about what works? A Conversation with Tasha Rose
Episode 174 with Herbalist Tasha Rose and talk herbal medicine! We discuss common misconceptions, what herbs may be effective herbs for various ailments, and we also discuss some of the medical literature on natural remedies.To learn mor...
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Ep 173: Beyond Labels: Understanding the Whole Child. Lev Gottlieb, PhD
Dr. Lev Gottlieb, a neuropsychologist discusses his unique approach to neuropsychology and child development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among caregivers, and a strengths-based approach to treatment. He highlights the need for ...
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Ep 172: Should normal "sucking habits" like breast feeding, pacifiers and thumb sucking be stopped? Dr Lisa Bienstock pediatric dentist
Today, Dr Jessica Hochman and Dr. Lisa Bienstock, pediatric dentist, discuss the nuances ] focusing on common concerns parents have regarding their children's "sucking" habits. They explore the importance of understanding non-nutritive sucking ...
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Ep 171: How to create helpful boundaries with our teens? with Dr Candice Feinberg
In this conversation, Dr. Candice Feinberg, a clinical psychologist and CEO of ROWI, a mental health center for teens. In this episode we talk about her book "No Parent Left Behind: How to Parents Teens from Love Instead of Fear". We talk...
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Ep 170: How to prevent childhood obesity? With Dr Art Mollen
Today's guest is Dr. Art Mollen, longevity health expert and best selling author, and he gives practical tips to parents to help establish healthy eating habits for children. We discuss the role of parents in modeling healthy behaviors fo...
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Ep 169: How to sugar detox with our kids after the holidays?! with Dr Michael Goran
Ep 169 of Your Child is Normal! (Note the new podcast title!!!) On today's episode Dr. Michael Goran discusses the impact of sugar on children's health, the challenges of reducing sugar intake, and practical strategies for familie...
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Ep 168: How to best protect our lungs from poor air quality? With Dr Irina Dralyuk, Pediatric Pulmonologist
In this conversation, pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Irina Dralyuk discusses the importance of lung health, especially in light of recent fires affecting air quality in Los Angeles. She explains the significance of air quality indices (AQI), and i...
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Ep 166: How to effectively support and replenish your child's microbiome? With Taylor Soderborg MD PhD, Medical Director at Tiny Health
In this conversation, Taylor Soderborg MD PhD discusses her journey as a physician scientist and her focus on the microbiome's role in child health. The discussion emphasizes the importance of optimizing microbiomes, their impact on healt...
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Ep 165: Movement therapy, a practical tool to support our children's emotional, social, and educational needs. With Dr Lori Baudino
Ep 165: Dr. Lori Baudino, a licensed clinical psychologist and dance movement therapist, discusses how a child's movement and their psychology are integrated. She emphasizes the importance of understanding children's behaviors throu...
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Ep 164: What parents need to know about the Pediatric ICU, with Dr Kyle Willsey
In this conversation, Dr. Kyle Willse, a pediatric intensivist, shares insights on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The discussion is meant to provide a basic understanding as to how the PICU operates and to help parents be...
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Ep 163: Strategies to help parents play & be present with their children! With Dr Tina Payne Bryson!
In this episode, Dr Tina Payne Bryson returns to Ask Dr Jessica to discuss her new book 'The Way of Play' which explains the importance of incorporating play into parenting, building relationships, regulating emotions, and developing esse...
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Episode 163
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Ep 162: Navigating the Complexities of Gender Identity and the potential dangers in transitioning children, with Buck Angel
In this conversation, Buck Angel shares his experiences as a transgender male, discussing the complexities of gender dysphoria, particularly in children and adolescents. He emphasizes the need for open conversations about transgender issues and...
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Episode 162
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Ep 161: Melatonin use in children: a cause for concern or a helpful supplement? with Pieter Cohen, MD
In this episode, Jessica Hochman MD and Pieter Cohen MD discuss melatonin use in children! Dr Cohen recently authored a study on melatonin use in children, and the study revealed significant discrepancies in the labeling of melatonin supp...
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Ep 160: How can understanding a child's brain help us parent better? With Dan Siegel MD
Episode 160 (a continuation from last weeks episode) with Dr Dan Siegel explores how a child's brain is different from the adult brain, and how by understanding a child's brain, we may parent from a place of empathy. Daniel J. Sieg...
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Ep 159: The Science behind attachment relationships and Child Development! With Dan Siegel, MD
Thank you to Dr Dan Siegel for joining Ask Dr Jessica! This will be a two part conversation, and in the first part Dan Siegel and Jessica discuss the intricacies of parenting and the neuroscience behind child development. They explore the impor...
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Ep 158: How to treat and care for cleft lip and/or palate! With Dr Victor Chien, pediatric craniofacial surgeon
In this conversation, Dr. Victor Chien, a pediatric craniofacial surgeon, discusses his role in treating children with cleft lip and palate. He emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care and the long-term relationships built with patie...
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Ep 157: When are parents "Too Much" with their children? How can parents navigate challenges with parenting without getting overly involved? Terri Cole, MSW, LCSD, author of Too Much
In this conversation, Terri Cole discusses her new book 'Too Much' and explores the concept of high functioning codependency (HFC), particularly in the context of relationships and parenting. The discussion also highlights the the importa...
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Ep 156: Understanding Pediatric Burns: Prevention and treatment with Matt Young, MD
In this conversation, pediatrician and burn expert, Dr. Matt Young reviews the common causes of burns in children, reviews practical tips for parents to keep their children safe from burns. He also discusses the most up to date trea...
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