Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica Hochman

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Episode 15: What's that skin bump? Molluscum contagiosum and warts! Dec 20, 2021

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In this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Jessica Hochman continues her conversation with Dr. Nicole Harter and they talk about common contagious skin conditions in childhood: molluscom contagiosum and warts. Dr Harter will tell you everything you've ever wanted to know about mollusucum--she explains what it looks like, how long to expect it to last, when to treat it and how to prevent spread. She also describes the common wart (@14:00 minute) and describes a great treatment plan. She also explains what we can do to avoid getting them in the first place.
Dr Harter is the Division Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Omaha. She is also an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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 podcasts are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
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Please note this channel does not take the place of advice from your own medical doctor. If you have any medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

Your Child is Normal is the trusted podcast for parents, pediatricians, and child health experts who want smart, nuanced conversations about raising healthy, resilient kids. Hosted by Dr. Jessica Hochman — a board-certified practicing pediatrician — the show combines evidence-based medicine, expert interviews, and real-world parenting advice to help listeners navigate everything from sleep struggles to mental health, nutrition, screen time, and more.
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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 14: The itch that rashes! Eczema 101. Dec 13, 2021

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In this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Hochman talks with a pediatric dermatologist, Dr Nicole Harter. They discuss eczema, a common skin condition affecting about 20% of all children. If you are affected by eczema, this episode is for you! Dr Harter is a fantastic wealth of information, and she explains how to recognize, prevent and treat eczema.

Dr Harter is the Division Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Omaha. She is also an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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 podcasts are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a question you want Dr. Jessica to answer? Send an email to: askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.
Website: https://www.askdrjessicamd.com/
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Check out her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Please note this channel does not take the place of advice from your own medical doctor. If you have any medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

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Episode 13: Ask an Allergy Specialist! w/ Dr Katie Marks-Cogan - Ask Dr Jessica Dec 06, 2021

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In this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Hochman interviews allergist Dr Katie Marks-Cogan. They discuss questions such as: how does a parent know if their child has environmental or seasonal allergies? What are some signs to look for? How can we distinguish between the common cold and seasonal allergies? How can we best treat seasonal allergies? Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog? What about penicillin allergies (penicillin discussion starts at 28:37)—if a child has a reaction to a penicillin based antibiotic, should they avoid that antibiotic for life? If you, or anyone in your life suffers from allergies, you will really enjoy this episode!
Dr. Marks-Cogan is a board-certified and Ivy League-trained physician specializing in allergies, asthma, and sinus disease. She has a private practice in Downtown Culver City, in Southern California. She is also a mother to two wonderful children.
To learn about scheduling a visit with Katie Marks-Cogan, please visit her website at www.clear-allergy.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 podcasts are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a question you want Dr. Jessica to answer? Send an email to: askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Check out her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Please note this channel does not take the place of advice from your own medical doctor. If you have any medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

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Ep 12: Pregnancy myths, explained! w/ Michael Johnson, MD Obgyn Nov 29, 2021

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Episode 12 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Michael Johnson or a discussion about common myths in pregnancy. In this podcast, Dr Johnson reviews common questions during pregnancy---can women safely eat cheese, deli meats or sushi? Why are prenatal vitamins recommended? What do we know about alcohol and caffeine consumption in pregnancy? Are medications, such as Tylenol and Motrin, safe during pregnancy? Is it okay to exercise during pregnancy? We also discuss the sound safety data around getting vaccines during pregnancy--like the flu, Tdap and COVID vaccines. And why is it that we don't hear about accidental freeway births?!? If you are pregnant, or have an interest in pregnancy you will really enjoy this episode.
Dr Michael Johnson is an ObGyn and Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. He is a well-respected Obgyn who has been practicing obstetrics for almost 30 years

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How should parents deal with tantrums? w/ Renee Wasserman Nov 22, 2021

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In this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, she is joined by Renee Wasserman, certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and Child Behavior Consultant. We discuss childhood tantrums—why they happen, how parents should think about them, how to handle them and how to best prevent tantrums. We also discuss Renee’s strategy of implementing natural consequences from the tantrum. She prefers natural consequence as opposed to punishing with “time outs” or taking things away from the child. She discusses the ultimate goal of learning to self-regulate.

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Frequently asked questions about a child's penis, w/ Andrew Freedman MD, pediatric urologist Nov 15, 2021

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Episode 10 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Andrew Freedman, the director of Pediatric Urology at Cedars- Sinai hospital is a discussion of the most common questions about a child's penis. For example, how common is micro-penis really? How to properly clean a penis? At what age will the foreskin retract naturally? Is there a medical benefit to circumcision? What are the risks to circumcision? Is it normal for a child to touch their genitals? Is it normal to notice or not notice erections? What are the signs of a testicular emergency?
Dr Freedman is a highly respected pediatric urologist and has practiced medicine for over 25 years. He practices as a pediatric urologist full time at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills, California.

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How to help the child with anxiety? w/ Lori Allen, MFT Nov 08, 2021

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In this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Lori Allen, MFT joins Dr. Jessica Hochman to discuss all aspects of childhood anxiety. Isn't some level of anxiety normal? How does a parent know when anxiety is a point where a child would benefit from therapy? If a child is anxious, what are some strategies a parent can use to help? We also discuss what therapy with a psychologist can offer and what a family may expect from a therapist. Lori offers tips for parents to help balance raising children and work.
Lori Allen is an MFT at Village Wellness Counseling and you can find her at www.villagewellnesscounseling.com. She specializes in children with anxiety, and with parents who have anxiety.

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Constipation, Potty Training & Bed Wetting, w/ Andrew Freedman MD, pediatric urologist Nov 01, 2021

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In this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, she talks to Dr Andrew Freedman, the director of Pediatric Urology at Cedars- Sinai hospital. First they discuss what a pediatric urologist is exactly, and what conditions they treat most commonly. Dr Freedman talks about hydronephrosis (@5min), a commonly found condition discovered on prenatal ultrasound. They next discuss about common pediatric issues related to peeing and pooping (@7:06), such as constipation, potty training, overactive bladder (@17:41) and bed wetting (@27:45).
Dr Freedman is a pediatric urologist who practices at Cedar Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Dr Freedman has the unique ability to explain complicated medical issues in an easy to understand manner. His research focuses on prenatal evaluation, urinary tract issues with children and incontinence.
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. Her podcast discussions are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a question you want Dr. Jessica to answer? Send an email to: askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Subscribe to this channel! Ask Dr Jessica
And search for her podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Please note this channel does not take the place of advice from your own medical doctor. If you have any medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

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Can childhood food allergies be avoided? w/ Katie Marks-Cogan MD, Board-Certified Allergist Oct 25, 2021

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Dr Katie Marks-Cogan joins this weeks episode of Ask Dr. Jessica! We discuss the most common questions about childhood food allergies, including: why are allergies on the rise? What can parents do to prevent allergies? Is there a way to treat allergies? What are the chances a child will outgrow a food allergy? Is there a relationship to eczema and food allergies? We discuss all of this and more!
Dr. Marks-Cogan is a mother of two, and a board-certified and Ivy League-trained physician specializing in allergies, asthma, and sinus disease. She has a private practice in Downtown Culver City, in Southern California.
To learn about scheduling a visit with Katie Marks-Cogan, please visit her website at www.clear-allergy.com
To learn about ready, set food, please visit: www.readysetfood.com

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Ep 6: How to sleep train your baby? w/ Renee Wasserman, Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Oct 18, 2021

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In this weeks episode of "Ask Dr Jessica", she is joined by Renee Wasserman, certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and Child Behavior Consultant. We discuss the most common questions about infant sleep and the various methods of sleep training. If you have a young infant, this audio will be a good place to start preparing for sleep training. We review sleep schedules and the best practices to have a well rested baby!
To learn more about Renee Wasserman, P.T., MPH, please take a look at her website: www.sleepyheadsolutions.com.
To contact Renee please email: renee@sleepyheadsolutions.com.

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