Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman

Jessica Hochman, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician

Parenting

Child Development

Mental Health

Screen Time

Pediatric Health

Anxiety

Picky Eating

Children's Health

Parenting Strategies

Constipation

ADHD

Toddler Behavior

Social Media

Hydration

Childhood Obesity

Solid Foods

Tantrums

Integrative Medicine

Nutrition

Seasonal Allergies

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	242	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineKids & FamilyHealth & FitnessParenting

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Ep 238: Your Child Doesn't Need to Read Early: What Really Matters for Literacy, with Ruth Rothfeld-Hochman SLP (my Mother-in-Law)

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Many parents worry about reading: Is my child reading early enough? What if my child doesn't like books?

In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica sits down with a very special guest—her mother-in-law, a speech-language ... more

8 Jun 2026 • 38 min • Most popular

Ep 237: What teens and tweens actually need for healthy skin? Dr Angela Casey, Dermatologist explains.

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Skincare has become a major part of teen and tween culture. From Sephora shopping trips to elaborate nighttime routines, many kids are using more skincare products than ever before. But what do young people actually need for healthy... more

1 Jun 2026 • 43 min

Ep 236: Navigating Food Allergies and Early Introduction with allergist Dr Akansha Ganju

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Food allergies can feel incredibly overwhelming for parents — especially during infancy when introducing new foods for the first time. What does a true allergic reaction actually look like? And what should families know about new tr... more

25 May 2026 • 41 min

Ep 235: Parenting Through Anxiety: Practical Advice from Lynn Lyons (Replay)

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In this replay of episodes 31 and 32 of Your Child Is Normal, anxiety expert and psychotherapist Lynn Lyons shares practical, reassuring advice for parents raising anxious kids.

The conversation covers:

• how anxiety shows up in c... more

18 May 2026 • 45 min

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Episode: Ep 235: Parenting Through Anxiety: Practical Advice from Lynn Lyons (Replay)

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Psychologist, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker

Episode: Ep 234: Can we teach our children to be resilient and develop a high self-esteem? with Dr Joan Rosenberg

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

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Dr Jessica Hochman

Host of Your Child Is Normal, a pediatrician who guides conversations on child health, development, and parenting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings

Useful, relevant AND interesting
As a parent with 3 under 5, I am grateful for this podcast! Dr. Jessica brings in experts on very real topics, and runs interviews in a compelling, interesting fashion. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts
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ListeningInMichigan
United Statesa month ago
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 States3 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!
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5
AndreaMitchell27
United States3 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!
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5
Designdoodle
United States5 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.
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Mamakenya
United States5 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#85	Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#64	India/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#136	Switzerland/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#150	South Korea/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#165	Argentina/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#171	South Africa/Kids & Family/Parenting

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Ep 236: Navigating Food Allergies and Early Introduction with allergist Dr Akansha Ganju

Q: How should a family respond if a reaction occurs after an initial exposure?

See a food allergy specialist at the start of any reaction to determine if testing is needed and to establish an action plan; if mild, manage at home with antihistamines and observation, but have an epinephrine auto-injector available for potential escalation.

Ep 236: Navigating Food Allergies and Early Introduction with allergist Dr Akansha Ganju

Q: What is the best time to introduce common allergens like peanut or egg?

Introduce allergens around four to six months of age when development allows solid foods; early introduction has been shown to reduce allergy risk, especially in high-risk kids with eczema, and should be kept in the diet regularly.

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.

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Conversations center on practical parenting, child health, and development, featuring pediatricians, therapists, and subject-matter experts. Episodes regularly cover topics like allergies, anxiety, sleep, routines, motor development, feeding, and education, with an emphasis on evidence-based guidance presented in accessible terms. Listeners likely include parents seeking reliable strategies, clinicians looking for pediatric perspectives, and educators interested in child development. A notable strength is the consistent mix of medical insight with real-world parenting tips, practical frameworks, and guest experts who translate complex topics into actionable steps for families. The show's approachable host style and broad guest roster help f... more

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