Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman

Send us Fan Mail 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 through their body language and movement, offering practical strategies for parents to support their children's emotional, social and educa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 an advocate for their children.   A must listen for anybody who has a child or a loved one in the PICU. Kyle Willse, DO, is board certified in Pedia...

Send us Fan Mail 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 essential skills in children. Her latest book shares strategies and tips to help parents play and be present with their kids--- which ulti...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the critical role of mental health care in understanding and supporting individuals with gender dysphoria.  He emphasizes the potential da...

Send us Fan Mail 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 supplements. They explore the safety concerns, regulatory issues, and the need for better quality control in the supplement industry. Dr. Pieter Coh...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Siegel received his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics...

Send us Fan Mail 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 importance of attachment, as attachment relationships are crucial for a child's emotional health.  The discussion highlights the need for p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 patients and their families. Dr. Chien also shares insights into the surgical process, the timing of interventions, all the while reinforcing th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 importance of fostering independence in children while balancing parental involvement. The conversation highlights the dangers of codependenc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 treatment for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns.  Dr Matt Young is the medical director of pediatric outpatient service at the UCLA West Valley Medical Cent...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a licensed mental health professional and she has co-written several books on parenting, including 'The Whole-Brain Child,' 'No-Drama Discipline,' 'The Yes Brain,' and 'The Power of Showing Up.'  In this conversation, Tina Bryson emphasizes the importance of teaching and building skills rather than focusing on punish...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 with Dr Ned Johnson where we discuss strategies for motivating children to do chores and homework, such as involving them in decision-making and offering support rather than control. We also talk about the big picture---where we hope to form strong relationships with our children, and also have children who grow into independent, self-reliant adults.  The conversation concl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 153 with Ned Johnson, co-author of 'The Self-Driven Child'  discusses the importance of giving children autonomy and control over their own decisions. He explains that a low sense of control is the most stressful thing a person can experience and can lead to anxiety and other negative outcomes. Johnson emphasizes the need for parents to shift from protecting thei...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 152  Ask Dr Jessica podcast is joined by Dr Hope Seidel, pediatrician and parenting coach.  This episode is a lovely and insightful conversation with Dr Seidel --and we talked about how to help parents manage their worries around their kids. This episode is meant to help parents who worry, and want to avoid putting their worries on their children. Dr Hope Seidel is availab...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 151 of Ask Dr Jessica, joined by Dr. Victoria Wexley DDS Board Certified in Orofacial Pain and Fellow of American Academy of Orofacial Pain. In this episode we discuss everything you've ever wondered about the jaw and jaw health--And this includes proper texting posture, gum chewing, and teeth grinding.  We also discuss connection of jaw issues to sleep apnea and migr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 150 with Dr David Skaggs (part 2)!   This week we discuss everything you need to know about back pain and adolescents.  For example, Dr Skaggs explains when to worry about back pain. He also describes ways to protect our backs---we talk about proper posture techniques, stretching, backpacks and more. Thank you Dr Skaggs for sharing your knowledge and expertise about pediat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 re...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Janine  about how to talk to teens and the importance of building a connection with them. The guest, Janine Halloran, shares her inspiration for creating the Coping Skills for Kids and Coping Skills for Teens workbooks. These books teach kids and teens coping skills and strategies . They also explore how to support teens facing emotional distress and soc...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are honored to welcome pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. David Bonda to Ask Dr Jessica! We have an indepth conversation about head injuries, large and small head sizes, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, recent advancements in his field of medicine, and more! Parents, you'll enjoy Dr Bonda---he's articulate, thoughtful, and you'll learn so much!  Dr. Bonda is a native...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 continuing my conversation with Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh on Ask Dr Jessica, where we discuss concepts in his new book.  We discuss the importance of parents trusting their parenting instinct,  how to minimize toxin exposure, balancing screen time, co-sleeping, pediatric milestones and more! To check out Dr Gator's new book, check out: "Parenting at Your Chi...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Joel "Gator" Warsh joins this weeks Ask Dr Jessica to talk about his new book "Parenting at Your Child's Pace": a parenting guide for the first 3 years. Dr Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, and in this podcast we have a great conversation about what integrative pediatrician is exactly, and what his philosophies in general are about parenting and med...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nina Shapiro, a pediatric ENT, discusses the most common procedures and visits in her field, including ear infections and sleep disorders. She also addresses the anxiety that families may have about procedures and surgeries. She shares strategies for explaining procedures to children and discusses the use of sedatives and iPads to alleviate anxiety in the operating room. In th...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 143 of Ask Dr Jessica for Part 2 continuing conversation with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician---and great ready to hear two pediatrician to share tips to help parents navigate the summertime.  In this episode, we discuss common summertime illnesses that kids may experience, including hand, foot, and mouth disease, gastroenteritis, swimmer's ear, and skin infections.   Takeaw...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica is joined by Dr Wendy Hunter, pediatrician, for a conversation about how to keep our kids safe over the summer. We'll talk about best practices for sun protection, how to best prevent against mosquito bites, how to prevent drownings, prevention of getting overheated (heat stroke) and prevention of common summertime injuries. Takeaways Sun...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Laura Jacobsen, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Florida joins Ask Dr Jessica for a conversation about Type 1 Diabetes. She explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Jacobsen emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise in diabetes management. She also discusses the scr...