Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
Jessica Hochman, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician
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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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S1E224 Ep 224: Kids Need Independence: The Science of Play & Risk — Dr. Peter Gray
Send a textIn 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,…
S1E223 Ep 223: Why School Is Stressing Kids Out (and What Parents Can Do) — Dr. Peter Gray
Send a textIn 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,…
S1E222 Ep 222: Understanding Motor Milestones & Development, insights from Allison Mell, Pediatric PT
Send a textIn 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…
S1E221 Ep 221: Navigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. Greenberg
Send a textNavigating 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…
S1E220 Ep 220: Understanding Pediatric Migraines with Dr. Amy Gelfand
Send a textIn 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…
S1E219 Ep 219: Technology is here to stay, so how do we teach our kids to make better choices? with Aniko Hill, cofounder of DopaMind
Send a textIn 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…
S1E218 Ep 218: Family Meals Made Easy, Tips from Aliza Sokolow, author of Children's Book: This is What I Eat
Send a textThis 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…
S1E217 Ep 217: Reducing Screens & Ending Homework Battles: The Parenting Playbook (Part 2) — with Mike McLeod
Send a textThis 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…
S1E216 Ep 216: ADHD & Executive Function: What Matters More Than Grades (Part 1) — with Mike McLeod
Send a textIn 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…
S1E215 Ep 215: When Period Pain Isn’t Normal: Endometriosis in Teens with Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch
Send a textIn 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…
S1E214 Ep 214: Raising Intuitive Eaters, with Kim Shapira, Dietician and Author
Send a textIn 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…
S1E213 Ep 213: Screen addiction: how can we prevent this with our children? With Dr Nicholas Kardaras
Send a textIn 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…
S1E212 Ep 212: Your Teen is Normal! A conversation with actual kids-- The hosts of the Holistic Kids Show
Send a textIn 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…
S1E211 Ep 211: Is My Child’s Speech Normal? Speech Milestones & When to Worry (and When Not To) with SLP Melissa Minney, Raising Little Talkers
Send a textIn 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…
S1E210 Ep 210: Pediatric UTIs: Myths, Treatment, and Prevention, Insights with Dr. Andrew Kirsch
Send a textEpisode 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…
S1E209 Ep 209: Why Giving Kids More Freedom Makes Them Stronger, with Lenore Skenazy
Send a textToday on Your Child Is Normal, I’m thrilled to re-air one of our most important conversations with Lenore Skenazy — author of Free‑Range Kids and president of the nonprofit Let Grow, which…
S1E208 Ep 208: When Kids Always Sound Stuffy: Chronic Congestion, Snoring, and Mouth Breathing with Dr. Nina Shapiro (Part 2)
Send a textIn this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman welcomes back Dr. Nina Shapiro, pediatric ENT and author of Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child.If…
S1E207 Ep 207: Helping Babies Breathe Easier: with Dr. Nina Shapiro (Part 1)
Send a textIn this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with Dr. Nina Shapiro, pediatric ENT and author of Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child,…
S1E206 Ep 206: Navigating Toddler Behavior: From Tantrums to Understanding with Devon Kuntzman, Transforming Toddlerhood
Send a textIn Episode 206 of 'Your Child is Normal,' the host welcomes back Devon, a toddler expert, to discuss her journey since the last time she appeared three years ago. During this time, Devon…
S1E205 Ep 205: Making Sense of ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment Options & Strengths with Shirley Hersko
Send a textADHD is one of the most common concerns parents bring up—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. What does ADHD really mean? How is it diagnosed? And what actually helps kids who…
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Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman has published 228 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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