Best Dr Jessica Hochman Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 143: A parents guide to common summertime illness! Part 2 with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician 26:12

3d ago26:12

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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, an…

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Ep 142: How to keep our kids safe throughout the summer, Part 1 with Dr Wendy Hunter Pediatrician 24:22

10d ago24:22

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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 summert…

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Ep 141: Type 1 Diabetes and children: a conversation about treatment, support and hope! with Dr Laura Jacobsen 37:26

17d ago37:26

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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 manag…

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Ep 140: Managing summertime anxiety! Sleepaway camp, bees, swimming and more! with Dr Dawn Huebner 46:14

24d ago46:14

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Ep 140 with Dr. Dawn Huebner, a clinical psychologist and author of mental health books for children (including the best selling "What to do when you worry too much") discusses her newest mini book series: Mini Books About Mighty Fears. This series addresses specific fears that commonly affect children. In this conversation we discuss 2 of her mini…

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Ep 139: Free Range Kids! How to raise safe, self-reliant children. With author and journalist, Lenore Skenazy! 50:55

1M ago50:55

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Summary This weeks podcast is with national treasure, Lenore Skenazy, who discusses the culture of fear and overprotective parenting. She shares her personal experiences and the backlash she faced for allowing her 9-year-old son ride the subway alone in NYC. The media jumped all over it, some even called her "America's worst mom", and this experien…

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Ep 138: Integrative approach to a healthy gut microbiome, with Elisa Song MD 39:33

1M ago39:33

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In this episode, Dr. Elisa Song is a holistic pediatrician and discusses her new book, 'Healthy Kids, Happy Kids,' and the importance of understanding the gut-brain connection and the role of the gut microbiome in overall health. This conversation explores the gut-brain connection and the importance of supporting a healthy gut microbiome for optima…

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Ep 137: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, how to diagnose and treat! With gastroenterologist, Dr Iris Wang (Part 2) 37:48

2M ago37:48

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Episode 137 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and adult gastroenterologist continues her conversation to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We review treatment options, including laxatives, antidepressants, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and even hypnotherapy (Dr Wang is one of the few phys…

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Ep 136: Preventing constipation in kids! With gastroenterologist Iris Wang MD, author of "Boo Can't Poo!" 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Episode 136 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and a general gastroenterologist and we are going to discuss her new children's book that teaches kids how to how to go to the bathroom. Many adults deal with constipation that stemmed from childhood, and Dr Wang explains how we can prevent constipation in early childhood, withou…

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Ep 135: A public health miracle: preventing HIV transmission from mother to child. With Dr Mitch Besser, founder of Mothers 2 Mothers. 41:52

2M ago41:52

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Are you ready to feel inspired?!? Episode 135 of Ask Dr Jessica with founder of Mother's to Mother's Dr Mitch Besser. Dr. Mitch Besser discusses his journey from being an OBGYN in the United States to creating the Mothers to Mothers (m2m) program in South Africa, which aims to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV . In this episode Dr Besser …

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Ep 134: How to balance quality time vs earning money in parenting? Part 2: Mike Rucker, author of The Fun Habit 24:07

2M ago24:07

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Part 2 of Ask Dr Jessica with Mike Rucker--the conversation continues about incorporating fun into parenting. Many of us parents are often so busy making a living, that it can feel we are not spending enough quality time with our children. Dr Mike Rucker explains the importance of valuing time over money --and the benefits of focusing on quality ex…

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Ep 133: Why we need to schedule time for fun and experiences! Part 1: Mike Rucker, PhD, Author of "The Fun Habit" 34:29

3M ago34:29

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Episode 133 of Ask Dr Jessica with Mike Rucker, PhD, author of "The Fun Habit" . The conversation explores the concept of finding joy and pleasure in everyday life, rather than solely pursuing happiness as an end goal. He explains why we need to prioritize scheduling time for fun activities and creating core memories. Takeaways Finding joy and plea…

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Ep 132: A holistic approach to seasonal allergies, with integrative pediatrician Elisa Song MD 36:20

3M ago36:20

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In this episode, Dr. Elisa Song discusses integrative medicine and its role in treating allergies. Dr. Song emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of allergies and using a combination of conventional medicine with alternative approaches to achieve optimal results. She also provides practical tips for managing allergy symptoms, such…

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Ep 131: Practicing mindfulness in parenting, with Dr Jill Campbell, clinical psychologist 47:02

3M ago47:02

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Episode 131 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr. Jill Campbell, a licensed clinical psychologist, shares her passion for teaching mindfulness to parents. Mindful parenting involves being present, non-judgmental, and empathic in the service of self-understanding and wisdom. By practicing mindfulness, parents can regulate their emotions and respond to their ch…

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Ep 130: Why freedom, independence and play is important for child development, and how overprotection can be harmful. With Peter Gray, neuroscientist and psychologist 38:46

3M ago38:46

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Dr. Peter Gray, a neuroscientist and psychologist, discusses the importance of independence, freedom, and play in children's development. He challenges the cultural delusion of overprotection and highlights the low risks children face in the world today. Dr. Gray emphasizes the benefits of challenging and risky activities for children's growth and …

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Ep 129: Talking to children about cancer, with child life specialist & therapist Kelsey Mora 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Ask Dr Jessica episode 128 with Kelsey Mora, a dual certified child life specialist and therapist, discusses her work in supporting children and families facing illness and grief. She shares insights on how to talk to children about cancer diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of using clear and honest language. Kelsey also introduces her book, 'Th…

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Ep 128: Your child's sleep: how to get more of it? with Katie Pitts, Founder & CEO of Sleep Wise Consulting 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Do you struggle with sleep and your kids? Do you feel like you and your children would benefit from more rest? Katie Pitts, founder of Sleepwise Consulting, shares her journey into sleep consulting and her philosophy on sleep training. Katie reviews common issues that arise with children's sleep, and she provides valuable insights and tips. She als…

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Ep 127: Headed to college? Here's what you need to know. With Jennifer Tabbush, college counselor 41:40

4M ago41:40

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Jennifer Tabbush shares her insights and advice on the college application process to help guide students find the best "fit" for their educational needs. Jennifer founded Headed For College to help families in need of expert educational consulting, college and graduate school counseling, and academic planning. In this podcast episode, Jennifer dis…

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Ep 126: How to treat pain in children? w/ Drs Lonnie and Paul Zeltzer, pioneers in the field of pediatric pain treatment 46:42

4M ago46:42

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Drs. Lonnie and Paul Zeltzer are are pioneers in the field of pediatric pain treatment. We discuss many different ways to treat pain--including alternative, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management, including sleep hygiene, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, placebo and mindfulness. They also explain when medications such as opioids may h…

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Ep 125: Bladder and bowel issues? Consider constipation! The perspective of a pediatric urologist, Dr Steve Hodges 44:11

4M ago44:11

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Ask Dr Jessica is joined by Dr. Steve Hodges, a pediatric urologist, discusses the connection between constipation and urinary issues in children. He explains that constipation is often the root cause of bladder and bowel problems, including urinary tract infections and bedwetting. This conversation explores the topic of constipation in children an…

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Ep 124: Divorce and Children, with Christina McGhee 31:58

5M ago31:58

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Ask Dr Jessica episode 124 with Christina McGhee, an expert in divorce and co-parenting. We discuss various aspects of divorce and its impact on children, as well as strategies for effective co-parenting. Christina also provides advice on avoiding common mistakes, seeking support, and keeping children out of the middle of conflicts. She offers reso…

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Ep 123: How can minimalist principles help with parenting? With Diane Boden, host of The Minimalist Mom podcast 40:07

5M ago40:07

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In this conversation, Jessica interviews Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Mom podcast. Diane talks about the challenges of living with less in a world focused on consumerism and the importance of being intentional with possessions. Diane provides practical tips for decluttering books and toys, and overall the conversation highlights the benefits…

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Ep: 122 How to talk about sex & puberty with your teen? with Dolly Klock MD founder of Adolessons! 39:41

5M ago39:41

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Dr. Dolly Klock, a family medicine physician and founder of Adolessons, discusses the importance of open conversations about sex and puberty with children and adolescents. Dr. Klock provides guidance on starting conversations at different ages and addresses the challenges of talking to shy or reluctant children. She also highlights the prevalence o…

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Ep 121: “Mommy brain”! what it is and how to offer support, with Jodi Pawluski, neuroscientist and psychologist 37:09

5M ago37:09

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Episode 121 of Ask Dr Jessica with Jodi Pawluski, a neuroscientist and psychologist, discusses how we can support mothers throughout pregnancy and in the postpartum period. She explains the concept of the 'mommy brain', and how the brain adapts to the demands of motherhood. Jodi emphasizes the importance of understanding the normal range of emotion…

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Ep 120: How to make parenting around food feel less hard, with Dr Sheila Carroll, Pediatrician and Obesity Medicine Physician 48:35

6M ago48:35

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Dr. Sheila Carroll, a board-certified pediatrician and certified life coach, discusses her transition from clinical medicine to helping parents and families navigate childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles. She emphasizes the importance of understanding emotional eating and finding natural pleasures as alternatives to unhealthy food choice…

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Ep 119: How to strive for greatness in parenting! with Saul Blinkoff, "Life of Awesome" podcast host 45:39

6M ago45:39

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Ask Dr Jessica epiosde 119. In this conversation, Disney animator, motivational speaker and "Life of Awesome" podcast host, Saul Blinkoff shares his insights on raising children and helping them pursue their dreams. He emphasizes the importance of discovering one's unique purpose and stepping out of the comfort zone to achieve personal growth. Saul…

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Ep 118: How to help our children form a healthy relationship with food? With Charlene Lichtash, MD Obesity specialist 36:19

6M ago36:19

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Happy New Year! To bring in the new year, this weeks Ask Dr Jessica talks to Dr. Charlene Lichtash, a board-certified internal medicine resident who specializes in obesity medicine and metabolic health, discusses strategies for raising children with a healthy relationship with food. Dr. Lichtash advises parents to teach their children to differenti…

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Ep 117: How to reduce fear and anxiety around vaccines? with Jody Thomas, CEO of Meg Foundation for pain 45:30

7M ago45:30

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Jody Thomas, a clinical health psychologist and CEO of the Meg Foundation for pain, discusses strategies to reduce fear and anxiety around needles in children. Many children are affected by anxiety around vaccinations, and the Meg Foundation offers support to families to help. She provides practical advice for parents to prepare their children for …

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Ep 116: Nourished, Connection, Food and Caring for our kids, w/ Dr Deborah MacNamara 33:14

7M ago33:14

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On this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Deborah MacNamara discusses her new book 'Nourished' Connection Food and Caring for our Kids. She explores the challenges of picky eating and the evolutionary perspective on food preferences. She provides practical tips for parents of picky eaters and highlights the significance of creating a positive mealtime env…

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Ep 115: When do kids see a plastic surgeon? w/ Andrew Cohen MD 23:25

7M ago23:25

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Episode 115 of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Andrew Cohen, a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in the valley of Southern California discusses the overlap between pediatrics and plastic surgery. He explains what a plastic surgeon is and the history of plastic surgery. Dr. Cohen also shares the procedures he performs, including breast reductions for te…

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Ep 114: Grow Wild--how to get our kids to move more outside! Katy Bowman 43:59

8M ago43:59

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Katy Bowman is a biomechanist, best selling author of 10 books, a movement educator, and you may have heard of her amazing podcast— Move your DNA—which talks about how we can all add more movement to our lives. Today we are going to talk about her latest book —Grow Wild, which is an inspirational guide to getting kids to move more outside. Dr Jessi…

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Ep 113: How should parents handle "unwanted behaviors"--like anger, lying and swearing? with Dr Siggie Cohen 30:07

8M ago30:07

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Episode 113 of Ask Dr Jessica is part 2 with Dr Siggie--and on this episode we talk about unwanted behaviors--like anger, lying and use of swear words--and how parents should approach children with these behaviors. Dr Siggie is a mom of three and child developmental specialist with over 35 years experience. She has also become an instagram sensatio…

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Ep 112: Sibling rivalry, advice for parents! with Dr Siggie! 33:54

8M ago33:54

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On this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, we are excited to welcome back Dr Siggie Cohen! We discuss sibling rivalry and how parents should approach sibling conflict. Dr Siggie is a mom of three and child developmental specialist with over 35 years experience. She has also become an instagram sensation (with over 1 million followers) because of her …

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Ep 111: How to teach our kids to read? with Ruth Rothfeld-Hochman 26:01

8M ago26:01

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In this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, speech therapist Ruth Rothfeld-Hochman explains best practices to teach reading to our children. We know that confidence with reading is a very important skill, that helps in many aspects of life, but how do we best support our children? Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three chil…

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Ep 110: Insects and Animals bites--how to prevent and treat! Part 2: with David Epstein MD FAAP 24:53

8M ago24:53

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This weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica is part 2 with Dr David Epstein, a practicing board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician. In this episode we will discuss bites--how to avoid them and how to treat them! We talk about bee stings, insect bites, cat bites, dog bites and even human bites! Please follow Dr Epstein on instagra…

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Ep 109: How to avoid and treat common pediatric injuries? Part 1: with David Epstein, MD, MS FAAP 39:04

9M ago39:04

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This weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr David Epstein, a practicing board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician. In this episode we will hear Dr Epstein's thoughts about common injuries in children that Dr Epstein sees while working in an urgent care--including how to treat and how to avoid common pediatric injuries. We …

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Ep 108: Chaos to connected--Helping parents navigate challenging behavior with connection, with Kaili Zeiher 42:40

9M ago42:40

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Episode 108 of Ask Dr Jessica with Kaili Zeiher. Kaili is a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of three, and she hosts a podcast called "Chaos to connected". Kaili started her podcast because she was struggling with her son's behavior, and she found using traditional discipline, with consequences, bribes and punishment just wasn't effective. …

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Ep 107: Slumberkins: Using play to support your child's emotional growth ! with Kelly & Callie, creators of Slumberkins 26:14

9M ago26:14

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Ask Dr Jessica Episode 107 with educator Callie Christensen and therapist Kelly Oriard. They are the co-CEOs and co-Founders of Slumberkins, which are essentially characters in the form of a stuffed animal that come with a themed book, bringing these characters to life. Slumberkins will make more sense as you hear the interview--but essentially Slu…

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Ep 106: A new RSV shot for kids--should your child get it? with Michael Hochman MD, MPH 22:28

9M ago22:28

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Today’s episode features Dr Michael Hochman,to discuss the newly approved FDA product to prevent RSV in children, Nirsevimab (sold under the brand name Beyfortus). Recently there have been two RSV vaccines approved for adults—one for individuals over 60 years old, and one for use in pregnancy to prevent RSV in infants. On today’s podcast, the conve…

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Ep 105: Scoliosis in children--an overview! With Michael Heffernan MD, pediatric spine surgeon, 37:48

10M ago37:48

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On today's episode of Ask Dr Jessica, we discuss the topic of scoliosis. Today's guest is Dr Michael Heffernan, pediatric spine surgeon who works at Children's hospital of Los Angeles. In this episode we talk about everything you've ever wondered about scoliosis--like, what is scoliosis exactly? is it preventable? if a child is diagnosed with scoli…

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Ep 104: The Explosive Child w/ Kim Hopkins LCSW 32:53

10M ago32:53

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Are you a parent who too often struggles with your child's behavior? Are you looking for guidance? On today’s podcast we will review a book called “The Explosive Child” by Dr Ross Greene, to help parents with children who tend to be easily frustrated and inflexible. This book gives an optimistic perspective on behaviorally challenging children, and…

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Ep 103 How to form secure attachments with our children? with Dr Sarah Bren 51:24

10M ago51:24

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Episode 103 of Ask Dr Jessica features Dr Sarah Bren, who hosts the podcast "Securely Attached". In this episode, we talk about what a secure attachment is exactly, and why it's important for a child's development. As parents, we want our kids to feel safe, trusting and close to us--but how do we ensure we are doing this? Dr Bren reviews the key fa…

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Ep 102: Fainting (Syncope)-- when to worry? w/ Electrophysiologist & Pediatric Cardiologist Dr Silka, MD 23:50

10M ago23:50

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Episode 102 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Michael Silka MD, electrophysiologist and pediatric cardiologist. On this episode we discuss fainting! (also known as syncope). We talk about reassuring signs of fainting (often known as vasovagal syncope) and how to distinguish it from times when losing consciousness may be more concerning (for example, how to…

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Ep 101: When is a gluten-free diet helpful? with Harry Cynamon MD, pediatric gastroenterologist 37:05

11M ago37:05

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Episode 101 of Ask Dr Jessica welcomes Dr Harry Cynamon to talk about when a gluten-free lifestyle is recommended--so many people are preferring gluten free menu items, but is it really helpful? For example, eating "gluten-free" is the treatment for a condition called celiac disease. In this conversation, Dr Cynamon explains what celiac disease is,…

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Screen addiction and what we can to do to prevent this, with Dr Nicholas Kardaras 53:40

11M ago53:40

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Episode 100!! This is a special episode---a treat and an honor to have guest Dr Nicholas Kardaras to discuss screen addiction and children. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is an Ivy-League educated psychologist, an internationally renowned speaker, and one of the country’s foremost addiction experts. He is the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Maui Recovery …

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Autism--an overview! With Dr Taryn Liu, pediatric neurologist. 36:25

11M ago36:25

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Episode 99 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Taryn Liu, discussing autism. Dr Liu is a dedicated pediatric neurologist who specializes neuro developmental disabilities in children, and she primarily treats children with autism. In this podcast, you will hear Dr Liu share her compassion and insights into autism spectrum disorder. She demystifies common misc…

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How to keep our eyes and vision healthy? with Dr Bryce Applebaum, OD, FCOVD 37:51

11M ago37:51

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Dr. Bryce Appelbaum is an optometrist who is a pioneer in the field of neuro-optometry and he is passionate about helping people reach their maximum vision potential. He has found that vision is much more than 20/20 vision and often times visual issues get undetected. Today we talk about how when children are experiencing behavioral issues and frus…

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Let them Play! The Benefits of Free Range Kids, with author Pam Lobley 31:39

11M ago31:39

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This weeks Ask Dr Jessica conversation features Pam Lobley, author of "Why Can't We Just Play". The podcast discusses her book and her experience as a writer and parent. Her book revolves around the idea of giving her children a summer without any scheduled activities to allow them more time for unstructured play and exploration, embracing a more r…

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Preventing child sexual abuse: with Feather Berkower LCSW 28:18

12M ago28:18

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On this episode of Ask Dr Jessica we talk to Feather Berkower, LCSW Feather Berkower, LCSW, is one of the nation's leading experts in children sexual assault prevention. She dedicated her career--which now spans over three decades-- to helping educate parents and educators to protect children from child sexual assault. Using her community-based app…

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Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr Mel Heyman, director of UCSF Pediatric IBD program 23:48

12M ago23:48

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On this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Mel Heyman a pediatric gastroenterologist joins to discuss inflammatory bowel disease or IBD—which refers to two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. And while IBD is relatively uncommon, it does affects over 1% of the US population. And so in this episode —not only does Dr Heyman give an o…

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The psychology of twins: Dr Joan Friedman, twin expert, psychologist and author 38:55

1y ago38:55

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Episode 94 of Ask Dr Jessica with Dr Joan Friedman, twin expert. Twins face unique challenges, and Dr. Friedman has made it her career to help the parents of twins. On this episode, Dr Friedman shares her views and insights about the emotional needs of twins and gives advice to families. She herself is an identical twin and the mother of five, incl…

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