Ask Dr Jessica

Nov 18 2024 166 ep. 32 mins 8
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The “Ask Dr Jessica” is hosted by board-certified pediatrician and mom of three, Dr Jessica Hochman. In this podcast, you will hear her interview experts and share practical knowledge. Dr Jessica believes that, with greater knowledge, parenting worries lessen. She also believes that the less energy we spend on worries, the more we are able to enjoy the experience of parenting. 

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Ep 161: Melatonin use in children: a cause for concern or a helpful supplement? with Pieter Cohen, MD

Nov 18 2024 23 mins  
Send us a textIn 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.

Ep 160: How can understanding a child's brain help us parent better? With Dan Siegel MD

Nov 11 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 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

Ep 159: The Science behind attachment relationships and Child Development! With Dan Siegel, MD

Nov 04 2024 36 mins  
Send us a textThank 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 nee

Ep 158: How to treat and care for cleft lip and/or palate! With Dr Victor Chien, pediatric craniofacial surgeon

Oct 28 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 r

Ep 157: When are parents "Too Much" with their children? How can parents navigate challenges with parenting without getting overly involved? Terri Cole, MSW, LCSD, author of Too Much

Oct 21 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 codepende

Ep 156: Understanding Pediatric Burns: Prevention and treatment with Matt Young, MD

Oct 14 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textIn 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 Me

Ep 155: How can child discipline lead to connection? with Dr Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of "No-Drama Disclipline"

Oct 07 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textDr. 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 punishment. She encourages parents

Ep 154: How to talk to our kids? with Ned Johnson (Part 2)

Sep 30 2024 26 mins  
Send us a textPart 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 conver

Ep 153: How to fostering autonomy in our children, with Ned Johnson, co author of "The Self-Driven Child"

Sep 23 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 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 th

Ep 152: Strategies to manage our parenting worries, with Dr Hope Seidel pediatrician and parenting coach

Sep 16 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 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