Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
Jessica Hochman, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician
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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A holistic approach to ADHD, with Dana Kay
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
02/20/23 • 34 min
Ask Dr Jessica Episode 74 is with Dana Kay, and we discuss how to treat ADHD symptoms without medication. Dana has found success in treating ADHD symptoms through diet and behavioral modifications. She is a helpful resource for parents who are looking to manage behavioral symptoms effectively without using medication.
Dana Kay is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, two times bestselling author and the founder of ADHD Thrive Institute and the ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids program. As a mother of a child with ADHD, she knows firsthand the struggles that come with parenting a neuro-diverse child, but she also knows the freedom that is possible once parents learn to reduce ADHD symptoms. Dana has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, Medium, Influencive, Thrive Global, and various others. She has also been a guest on multiple parenting and ADHD summits and podcasts. Her mission is to help as many families as possible reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.
To learn more from Dana please follow her!
Instagram @adhdthriveinstitute
Podcast: Soaring Child: Thriving with ADHD
website: https://dana-kay.com/
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Lifestyle medicine; take the steps to improve your health! with Dr Suneel Dhand
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
01/20/23 • 33 min
today’s guest, Internal medicine physician, Dr Suneel Dhand. In addition to being a practicing medical doctor, Dr Dhand is also passionate about lifestyle medicine. He is a very active content creator, with an online course, a youtube channel, and a has built a community on locals.com. What I love about Dr Dhand is he is on a mission to help Americans live healthier lives, and he speaks authentically and honestly about his feelings.
website: https://suneeldhand.com/
online course: http://www.suneeldhand.com/method
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSuneelDhandMedStoicLifestyleMedicine
locals community: https://drsuneeldhand.locals.com/
Also, in February, Dr Jessica Hochman will be offering an online, interactive 4 week workshop to help parents worry less about their toddlers. The topics covered will be the most common concerns she hears from parents— from picky eating, to behavioral concerns—all with the goal to help parents raise their children with more information and with less stress. If you are interested hearing more details— send a DM to Dr Jessica's instagram account "AskDrJessica" or send an email to [email protected]
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Episode 46: Medication overdoses, when to worry? With toxicologist, Dr Michael Levine
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
07/18/22 • 29 min
Michael Levine MD is a toxiciologist and he is on faculty at UCLA hospital in Los Angeles.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email your suggestion to: [email protected].
Dr Jessica Hochman is also on social media:
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Episode 32: Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons answers your questions--Part 2!
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
04/11/22 • 31 min
This episode of Ask Dr Jessica is part 2 with anxiety expert Lynn Lyons. On this episode, Lynn is going to answer common questions I hear from parents about anxiety—including questions about mask removal, common teen issues and even how parents should disagree around their children.
Lynn is an author, a therapist, a mother, a speaker and she has been helping professionals and families with anxiety for the past 30 years, and it is very exciting she could join as a guest on Ask Dr Jessica. Lynn approaches anxiety in a very practical, light-hearted and relatable manner, and offers actionable advice.
To hear more from Lynn, please listen to her wonderful podcast, "Flusterclux", visit her website www.lynnlyons.com or find her on Instagram @ Flusterclux.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Episode 23: How to think about late walkers, late talkers and other childhood milestones! w/ Dr Carlos Lerner
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
02/07/22 • 37 min
In this episode, Dr Jessica Hochman discusses common childhood milestones with her children's pediatrician, Dr Carlos Lerner. The goal of the talk to to help parents recognize what milestone delays may be considered normal and what may benefit from further medical evaluation. They cover motor skills---when should parents expect their children to master the skills such as sitting, crawling and walking? They also talk about speech milestones--when should parents expect to hear babbling? Or expect to hear first words? They also discuss behaviors in children---what is "normal" and what might prompt parents to seek an evaluation? What are signs of autism? And what about sensory integration disorder--is this a new diagnosis? This is a great discussion for parents who have young children!
Dr. Carlos Lerner is a very impressive pediatrician! Dr Carlos Lerner, MD, MPhil practices pediatrics at UCLA and serves as the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics and well as a Senior Quality Officer and Physician Informaticist for UCLA Health. He is the medical director of the Pediatric Medical Home program at UCLA, which provides comprehensive primary care for children with medical complexity. He is a two-time recipient of the Robert C. Neerhout faculty award for contributions to pediatric resident education. Dr. Lerner's research interests include health care delivery and health system redesign, with a focus on children with medical complexity, and the use of clinical informatics to advance population health.
He obtained his BA in Public Policy at Stanford University, and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and completed his pediatrics residency training in the Boston Combined Residency Program. Dr. Lerner also obtained an MPhil in health economics from the University of York, England, as a Marshall Scholar. After residency, Dr. Lerner spent six years at the Kayenta Health Center, a remote Indian Health Service facility on the Navajo reservation.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
When kids get headaches? Amy Gelfand MD, Director of Pediatric Headache at UCSF
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
10/11/21 • 26 min
In this weeks episode, Dr Jessica Hochman interviews Dr. Amy Gelfand, accomplished pediatric neurologist and headache specialist about pediatric headaches. We review the most common pediatric headaches: tension headaches, migraine headaches and post traumatic headaches. We discuss how to prevent headaches and how to treat headaches. We also review myths about migraines (like does eating chocolate really trigger a migraines?!) and when to see a doctor. We review warning signs for headache emergencies. If you or someone you know suffers from migraines/headaches, this is a discussion you’ll especially enjoy.
Dr. Gelfand attended Harvard Medical School, and completed her Pediatric Residency and Child Neurology training at UCSF. She is a board certified Child Neurologist and is currently the Director of Pediatric Headache at UCSF.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Ep 136: Preventing constipation in kids! With gastroenterologist Iris Wang MD, author of "Boo Can't Poo!"
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
05/13/24 • 29 min
Episode 136 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and a general gastroenterologist and we are going to discuss her new children's book that teaches kids how to how to go to the bathroom. Many adults deal with constipation that stemmed from childhood, and Dr Wang explains how we can prevent constipation in early childhood, without use of medication. We discuss diet, water, exercise, probiotics, relaxation, and proper "sitting" positions to help make going to the bathroom easier!
Dr Wang is a general gastroenterologist, and her clinical focus includes, in addition to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders (see next episode!). Her new book is called “Boo Can’t Poo” and it is available for preorder and will be available June 18th.
For more information about Author Xiao Jing "Iris" Wang:
Instagram: @mayoclinicpress
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Ep 149: Truths and Myths: What can be done to prevent sports injuries? With Dr David Skaggs, pediatric spine surgeon
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
08/26/24 • 29 min
Episode 149 with pediatric spine surgeon, Dr David Skaggs. In this conversation, Dr Skaggs explains what can be done to prevent and recover from sports injuries. We discuss sleep, stretching, lifting and even ice baths, and what he says may surprise you! Please stay tuned for episode 150 with Dr Skaggs, where we discuss back pain in general--common injuries, red flags and recovery and prevention. He is a wonderful doctor and human being, and I am so grateful to have had Dr Skaggs on Ask Dr Jessica.
Dr David Skaggs is the director of Pediatric Orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Hospital and the coo-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He is a leader in spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of spinal disorders and deformity in children. He is accepting new patients, 310-423-6665.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Ep 171: How to create helpful boundaries with our teens? with Dr Candice Feinberg
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
02/10/25 • 33 min
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 about the art of setting boundaries with teens-- emphasizing the need for parents to approach parenting from a place of love rather than fear. The discussion highlights the significance of in-person connections and the necessity of seeking support when facing parenting challenges.
For more information on ROWI:
https://rowiteen.com/
And to get Dr Feinberg's book:
https://lioncrest.com/books/no-parent-left-behind-candice-feinberg/
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
Let them Play! The Benefits of Free Range Kids, with author Pam Lobley
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman
07/31/23 • 31 min
This weeks Ask Dr Jessica conversation features Pam Lobley, author of "Why Can't We Just Play". The podcast discusses her book and her experience as a writer and parent. Her book revolves around the idea of giving her children a summer without any scheduled activities to allow them more time for unstructured play and exploration, embracing a more relaxed approach to childhood.
She discusses the positive impact this decision had on her family and her own life. The conversation highlights the benefits unstructured play time has on children and the family unit.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:
Instagram: @AskDrJessica
YouTube channel: Ask Dr Jessica
Website: www.askdrjessicamd.com
-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20
-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out:
Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman [email protected].
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
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How many episodes does Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman have?
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman currently has 180 episodes available.
What topics does Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Medicine and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman?
The episode title 'Ep 115: When do kids see a plastic surgeon? w/ Andrew Cohen MD' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman?
The average episode length on Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman is 33 minutes.
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Episodes of Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman was released on Oct 5, 2021.
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