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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 250: Is This Normal—or Is It OCD? What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Emily Aron
Episode 249
Monday, 21 September, 2026
Send us Fan MailIs your child's repetitive behavior just a normal childhood phase—or could it be OCD?In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with child psychiatrist Dr. Emily Aron about how obsessive-compulsive disorder can show up in children and how parents can recognize when everyday worries, rituals, and routines have crossed the line into something that needs support.We discuss the difference between OCD and anxiety, intrusive “junk thoughts,” compulsions, reassurance-seeking, perfectionism, and why well-intentioned parents can sometimes accidentally reinforce OCD by repeatedly reassuring or accommodating their child.Dr. Aron also explains Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for pediatric OCD, when medication may be considered, and why early treatment can make such a difference.About Dr. Emily AronDr. Emily Aron is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in children's mental health. She is passionate about helping parents better understand their children's emotional and behavioral health and making evidence-based information accessible to families.Dr. Aron writes about children's mental health for Pediatric News and offers parent guides and resources on her website, including information about recognizing and managing OCD.Learn more from Dr. Emily Aron:🌐 Website: emilyaron.com📩 Newsletter: Sign up for Dr. Aron's newsletter on her website for regular information about children's mental health and parenting.📝 Pediatric News: Find Dr. Aron's articles on children's mental health in Pediatric News.🎙️ Your Child Is Normal — evidence-based pediatric guidance to help parents worry less and connect more.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.
