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Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica HochmanAuthor: Jessica Hochman, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician
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 advice, Your Child Is Normal empowers parents to spend less time worrying and more time connecting with their children. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Medicine, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 247: Feeding Kids Without Fear: Picky Eating, Nutrition & Practical Meal Tips with Jennifer Anderson
Episode 247
Monday, 24 August, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with Jennifer Anderson, founder of Kids Eat in Color, to discuss her new book, Feed Them Well, releasing September 8, 2026. They talk about how parents can tune out fear-based nutrition messaging—including concerns about ingredients like Red Dye 40—and look past the marketing of “healthy” foods and hyper-palatable “healthy swaps.”They also discuss what really matters when feeding kids, including prioritizing protein and fiber, understanding normal changes in appetite (especially during the toddler years), and helping prevent extreme picky eating through repeated food exposure, coming to meals hungry, and therapeutic food play. Jennifer also explains the nuance around “pressure to eat” and offers an important reminder for parents: you’re probably doing a better job feeding your kids than you think.Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat in Color, a trusted resource that helps families navigate picky eating and raise healthy, confident eaters without fear or pressure. Through Kids Eat in Color, she offers practical nutrition resources, meal-planning tools, and programs for families looking for support with feeding and picky eating. You can also find her on Instagram at @kids.eat.in.color, where she shares approachable, evidence-based advice for feeding kids.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. Follow Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessica and Tiktok @askdrjessicaYouTube: Ask Dr JessicaShop my favorite products for kids on Amazon hereIf you are interested in placing an ad on Your Child Is Normal click here or fill out our interest form.To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA 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.
