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Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman

Jessica Hochman, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician
Parenting
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Picky Eating
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Parenting Strategies
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Children's Health
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Childhood Obesity
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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 advic... more

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Jessica Irwin
Pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Rooted in Routine
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Episode: Ep: 233 Why Routines Matter (Without Being Rigid) — with Jessica Irwin, (Rooted in Routine)
Daniella Brown
Pediatric Physical Therapist and founder of Proactive Pediatric Physical Therapy
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Episode: Ep 232: Motor Milestones Without Panic: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Help w/ Daniella Brown
Tamari Jacob
Founder of One with the Pump, pumping educator
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Episode: Ep 231: Pumping 101: How to Make It Easier (and Less Overwhelming), with Tamari Jacob, One With The Pump
Chrissy Lawler
Licensed marriage and family therapist, author of The Peaceful Sleeper
The Peaceful Sleeper / Author
Episode: Ep 230: Sleep, Babies, and Sanity: What Parents Need to Know, with Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper
William Wilkoff
Pediatrician, author and columnist
Private practice in Maine; author of parenting books
Episode: Ep 229: The Benefits—and Risks—of Labels in Kids, with Pediatrician William Wilkoff MD
Dr. Michael Milobsky
Pediatrician featured guest, advocate for boys' development and educational approaches
Episode: Ep 228: Are We Over-Pathologizing Normal Boy Behavior? with Dr Michael Milobsky
Jordan Koveleski Gorman
Speech pathologist, feeding specialist, founder of Eat Play Say
Eat Play Say
Episode: Ep 226: Raising Kids Without the Pressure: Feeding, Milestones, and Language Development with Jordan Koveleski Gorman
Dr Michael Milobsky
Pediatrician, podcast host of Your Kids Will Be Fine
Milobsky practice and Way Center
Episode: Ep 227: Parenting Without Panic: Why Your Kids Will Be Fine, with Dr Michael Milobsky
Dr Stan Block
Pediatrician with more than 40 years of experience
Pediatrician, Barstown, Kentucky
Episode: Ep 225: Wisdom from a Pediatrician with 40 Years of Experience, with Dr. Stan Block

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Dr. Jessica Hochman
Host of Your Child Is Normal; pediatrician and mom of three; focuses on child health, development, and parenting guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Great show

    I love the wide variety of topics that she covers! Really covers all the bases in raising children in this generation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aly2002
    United States2 months ago
  • The best!

    Dr. Hochman is hands down the best. My kids love seeing her and she’s a wealth of knowledge, so relatable and always fun to chat with! Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndreaMitchell27
    United States2 months ago
  • A perfect parenting companion

    Dr. Jessica talks about topics every parent wants to know about with the expertise of a pediatrician combined with the warmth of a parent. Highly recommend for all parents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Designdoodle
    United States3 months ago
  • Parent/educator

    This is a fantastic podcast. As an educator of young children and a parent of teens, I’ve found so many helpful tips and values to share at home and work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamakenya
    United States4 months ago
  • Pediatrician

    This is amazing podcast! Highly recommend as a parent or a doctor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedlans
    United States7 months ago

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Ep 230: Sleep, Babies, and Sanity: What Parents Need to Know, with Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper
Q: How does the 10-minute method work and what should parents look for during it?
The method involves a bedtime routine, placing the baby awake in the crib, and pausing for 10 minutes to observe variability, self-soothing attempts, and the ease of soothing with caregiver support before intervening, adjusting the timer as needed based on the baby's cues.
Ep 230: Sleep, Babies, and Sanity: What Parents Need to Know, with Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper
Q: What are the main topics parents should understand about sleep in the first months?
Parents should understand that early sleep is disorganized, with no fixed sleep-through-the-night expectation, and focus on creating a strong daytime vs nighttime contrast, feeding optimization, timing, soothing strategies, and safe patterns to support a gradual move toward independent sleep.
Ep 231: Pumping 101: How to Make It Easier (and Less Overwhelming), with Tamari Jacob, One With The Pump
Q: When is the ideal time to start pumping if you plan to return to work?
If you plan to nurse and your baby is gaining weight and feeding well, you may not need a pump, but if you're going back to work, open up the pump at least two weeks beforehand to practice bottles and pumping.
Ep 224: Kids Need Independence: The Science of Play & Risk — Dr. Peter Gray
Q: Could you share one practical way pediatricians can support parents in fostering independent activity for their kids?
During well-child visits, clinicians can discuss and provide resources about safe, developmentally appropriate independent activities and offer brochures or QR-linked content to guide parents.
Ep 224: Kids Need Independence: The Science of Play & Risk — Dr. Peter Gray
Q: What do you think about the modern fear of stranger danger and its impact on parental behavior?
The fear is amplified by media and has led to over-protectiveness and legal concerns, which reduces opportunities for kids to explore and become independent; this misalignment undermines long-term resilience.

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