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Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
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- 🇰🇷KR · Parenting#1701K to 10K
- 🇮🇹IT · Parenting#1851K to 10K
- 🇭🇺HU · Parenting#783K to 10K
- 🇸🇬SG · Parenting#125500 to 3K
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1.9K to 12K🎙 Daily cadence·234 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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6.5K to 39K🇰🇷26%🇮🇹26%🇭🇺26%+3 more - Active Followers
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2.6K to 16K
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Ep 240: Play First: Why Fun Is One of the Best Parenting Tools We Have w/ Dr. Kim Van Dusen
Jun 22, 2026
21m 26s
Ep 239: Divorce Through a Child's Eyes: What Parents Need to Know with Erica Komisar
Jun 15, 2026
38m 11s
Ep 238: Your Child Doesn't Need to Read Early: What Really Matters for Literacy, with Ruth Rothfeld-Hochman SLP (my Mother-in-Law)
Jun 8, 2026
38m 39s
Ep 237: What teens and tweens actually need for healthy skin? Dr Angela Casey, Dermatologist explains.
Jun 1, 2026
43m 40s
Ep 236: Navigating Food Allergies and Early Introduction with allergist Dr Akansha Ganju
May 25, 2026
41m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/22/26 |  Ep 240: Play First: Why Fun Is One of the Best Parenting Tools We Have w/ Dr. Kim Van Dusen | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, therapist and play therapy expert Dr. Kim Van Dusen explains why play may be one of the most powerful parenting tools we have: play strengthens parent-child relationships, reduces power struggles, supports emotional regulation, encourages independence, and helps children learn important life skills. She shares practical ways to incorporate play into everyday routines, including chores, homework, transitions, mealtimes, and even those moments when parents are ... | 21m 26s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Ep 239: Divorce Through a Child's Eyes: What Parents Need to Know with Erica Komisar | Send us Fan Mail Divorce is one of the most significant transitions a family can experience—but how does it affect children, and what can parents do to minimize the emotional impact? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and bestselling author Erica Komisar to discuss the developmental and emotional effects of divorce on children. They explore why certain ages may be more vulnerable than others, how attachment influences children's reactions to se... | 38m 11s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Ep 238: Your Child Doesn't Need to Read Early: What Really Matters for Literacy, with Ruth Rothfeld-Hochman SLP (my Mother-in-Law) | Send us Fan Mail Many parents worry about reading: Is my child reading early enough? What if my child doesn't like books? In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica sits down with a very special guest—her mother-in-law, a speech-language pathologist and reading specialist with decades of experience helping children develop language, literacy, and learning skills. Together they discuss the difference between speech and language, why comprehension matters more than reading words early... | 38m 39s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Ep 237: What teens and tweens actually need for healthy skin? Dr Angela Casey, Dermatologist explains. | Send us Fan Mail Skincare has become a major part of teen and tween culture. From Sephora shopping trips to elaborate nighttime routines, many kids are using more skincare products than ever before. But what do young people actually need for healthy skin? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with dermatologist Dr. Angela Casey about the rise of skincare among children and teens and how parents can help their kids make smart choices. They discuss: • Why skincare has become so popular amo... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Ep 236: Navigating Food Allergies and Early Introduction with allergist Dr Akansha Ganju | Send us Fan Mail Food allergies can feel incredibly overwhelming for parents — especially during infancy when introducing new foods for the first time. What does a true allergic reaction actually look like? And what should families know about new treatment options for food allergies? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with allergist Dr. Akansha Ganju of Latitude Food Allergy Care to discuss the latest science around food allergies, eczema, early allergen introduction, and oral imm... | 41m 39s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Ep 235: Parenting Through Anxiety: Practical Advice from Lynn Lyons (Replay) | Send us Fan Mail In this replay of episodes 31 and 32 of Your Child Is Normal, anxiety expert and psychotherapist Lynn Lyons shares practical, reassuring advice for parents raising anxious kids. The conversation covers: how anxiety shows up in childrenwhy reassurance can sometimes worsen anxietyhow avoidance strengthens fearways parents unintentionally accommodate anxietypractical strategies to help children build resilience and confidenceLynn explains the difference between normal worry and ... | 45m 28s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Ep 234: Can we teach our children to be resilient and develop a high self-esteem? with Dr Joan Rosenberg | Send us Fan Mail What helps children become resilient? How do we raise kids with genuine confidence and self-esteem—while also helping them navigate disappointment, frustration, and uncomfortable emotions? In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, I am replaying one of my favorite past conversations—originally released as Episode 51—with Dr. Joan Rosenberg, bestselling author, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and expert on emotional resilience and confidence. In our conversation, we discuss how par... | 53m 57s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Ep 233: Why Routines Matter (Without Being Rigid) — with Jessica Irwin, (Rooted in Routine) | Send us Fan Mail Parents hear it all the time: kids need routine. But what does that actually mean—and how do you make it work in real life without becoming overly rigid? In this episode, we are joined by pediatric occupational therapist Jessica Irwin, founder of Rooted in Routine, to talk about how simple, flexible routines can make a big difference for kids—and parents. We discuss: Why routines help kids feel safer, calmer, and less anxious The 5 key anchor points every fa... | 35m 53s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Ep 232: Motor Milestones Without Panic: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Get Help w/ Daniella Brown | Send us Fan Mail When it comes to babies and movement, parents often ask: Is my child developing normally? Should I be worried? And when is it time to get help? In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman is joined by Daniella Brown, a pediatric physical therapist and founder of Proactive Pediatric Physical Therapy. They cover: What pediatric physical therapy actually looks like Common reasons children are referred (torticollis, delays, gait issues)&nbs... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Ep 231: Pumping 101: How to Make It Easier (and Less Overwhelming), with Tamari Jacob, One With The Pump | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with pumping expert Tamari to break down everything parents need to know about pumping—from when to start, how often to pump, and how to make it actually work in real life. They talk honestly about the challenges of breastfeeding and pumping, the pressure many moms feel, and why it doesn’t have to be as stressful as it often seems. Tamari shares practical, realistic advice to help make pumping more managea... | 47m 41s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 | Ep 230: Sleep, Babies, and Sanity: What Parents Need to Know, with Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper | Send us Fan Mail Sleep is one of the most common—and stressful—concerns for parents, especially in the first year of life. In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with therapist, sleep expert, and mom of four Chrissy (The Peaceful Sleeper) to talk about how to approach sleep in a way that actually works for real families. Chrissy shares a practical, intuitive framework for understanding baby sleep—from the early newborn months to teaching independent sleep... | 48m 00s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Ep 229: The Benefits—and Risks—of Labels in Kids, with Pediatrician William Wilkoff MD | Send us Fan Mail Why do parents feel so relieved when their child gets a diagnosis? And when can that same label do more harm than good? In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman speaks with pediatrician Dr. William Wilkoff, who has spent decades caring for children in Maine and writing for both parents and physicians. Dr. Wilkoff introduces a powerful idea he calls the “Rumpelstiltskin effect”—the relief that comes from simply naming a condition. But as he expl... | 33m 07s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Ep 228: Are We Over-Pathologizing Normal Boy Behavior? with Dr Michael Milobsky | Send us Fan Mail In part two of my conversation with Dr. Michael Milobsky, we talk about boys — and why so much normal boy behavior is increasingly being labeled as a problem. We discuss redshirting, kindergarten expectations, ADHD concerns, school environments that may not fit many boys well, and how to tell the difference between a child who is truly struggling and one who is simply developing normally. This is an important conversation for parents and educators about self-esteem, school re... | 26m 36s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Ep 226: Raising Kids Without the Pressure: Feeding, Milestones, and Language Development with Jordan Koveleski Gorman | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jessica Hochman speaks with Jordan Koveleski Gorman, pediatric speech pathologist, feeding specialist, and founder of Eat Play Say, a platform that helps millions of parents support their children’s development through practical, realistic strategies. Jordan shares why feeding has become such a stressful topic for parents — and how we can shift away from comparison and perfection. She explains the difference between food preferences and feeding problems, ... | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Ep 227: Parenting Without Panic: Why Your Kids Will Be Fine, with Dr Michael Milobsky | Send us Fan Mail Why do so many parents feel overwhelmed right now? In this conversation, I talk with pediatrician Dr. Michael Milobsky about why modern parenting feels so anxiety-provoking — from social media and information overload to the pressure to optimize every part of childhood. We discuss what kids actually need from us, why temperament matters more than parenting hacks, and how parents can stop comparing, trust themselves more, and focus on connection over perfection. This is a thou... | 34m 40s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Ep 225: Wisdom from a Pediatrician with 40 Years of Experience, with Dr. Stan Block | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with Dr. Stan Block, a pediatrician who spent more than four decades caring for children and is the author of Pediatrics Around the Block. Drawing on years of experience in clinical practice and pediatric research, Dr. Block shares practical wisdom about the questions parents ask every day. They discuss why vaccines remain one of the most important tools in pediatric medicine, what normal speech development lo... | 42m 17s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Ep 224: Kids Need Independence: The Science of Play & Risk — Dr. Peter Gray | Send us Fan Mail In this two-part conversation, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with psychologist and play researcher Dr. Peter Gray about what kids actually need to grow into healthy, capable, well-adjusted adults. In this episode, we talk about: • Why play is not just fun — it’s biologically necessary • What children lose when play disappears • How over-structuring childhood may be backfiring • What parents can do to foster independence You can find more of Dr... | 31m 53s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Ep 223: Why School Is Stressing Kids Out (and What Parents Can Do) — Dr. Peter Gray | Send us Fan Mail In this two-part conversation, pediatrician Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with psychologist and play researcher Dr. Peter Gray about what kids actually need to grow into healthy, capable, well-adjusted adults — and why modern childhood is drifting in the opposite direction. In Part 1 we talk about why modern school has become such a major source of stress for kids — and what parents can do when changing schools isn’t realistic. Dr. Gray shares what he learned studying graduates o... | 32m 04s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Ep 222: Understanding Motor Milestones & Development, insights from Allison Mell, Pediatric PT | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, I’m joined by pediatric physical therapist Allison Mell, founder of Tots on Target. We talk about baby motor development in a way that’s both reassuring and practical — including what milestones typically look like, what matters more than the exact age, and how parents can support development at home without overthinking it (or overbuying ). We cover common reasons pediatricians refer to PT — like torticollis and head preference, tummy... | 38m 02s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Ep 221: Navigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. Greenberg | Send us Fan Mail Navigating Childhood Tics and Tourette Syndrome: Expert Insights with Dr. Greenberg In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greenberg, director of the pediatric psychiatry OCD and Tic disorders program in Boston, to discuss the complexities of childhood tics and Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Greenberg shares her extensive expertise and personal experiences to help parents understand what tics are, how they manifest, and their natural progression. She provides insights on effecti... | 43m 20s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Ep 220: Understanding Pediatric Migraines with Dr. Amy Gelfand | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Amy Gelfand, a child neurologist specializing in pediatric headaches, discusses the complexities and treatment of migraines in children. Gelfand explains the genetic nature of migraines and their commonality among kids, noting triggers like menstrual cycles and changes in sleep patterns. She elaborates on distinguishing features of migraines and provides insight into preventive and acute treatments, including NSAIDs, triptans, neuromodulation devices, and... | 36m 46s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Ep 219: Technology is here to stay, so how do we teach our kids to make better choices? with Aniko Hill, cofounder of DopaMind | Send us Fan Mail In a podcast discussion, Aniko Hill, shares her insights into limiting technology use for children. Aniko co-founded DopaMind, a nonprofit aimed at educating kids and parents about the effects of modern technology on mental well-being. Through schools and parent resources, DopaMind provides accessible, nonjudgmental education on making better tech choices. It's really incredible what DopaMind is doing to help educate parents and children about having a healthy rel... | 51m 56s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Ep 218: Family Meals Made Easy, Tips from Aliza Sokolow, author of Children's Book: This is What I Eat | Send us Fan Mail This week on Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with chef and food educator Aliza Sokolow, author of the children’s book This Is What I Eat, to make healthy eating feel simpler, more joyful, and actually realistic for busy families. Aliza shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she went from architecture to food media, to working with Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution in schools — where she saw how powerful basic food education can be. Aliza talks about ... | 37m 08s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Ep 217: Reducing Screens & Ending Homework Battles: The Parenting Playbook (Part 2) — with Mike McLeod | Send us Fan Mail This is Part 2 of Dr. Jessica Hochman’s conversation with Mike McLeod, founder of Grow Now ADHD — and it’s packed with practical strategies. We talk about why internet-connected screens can be especially dysregulating for kids with ADHD, how to recognize when screen use is crossing into addiction, and what “authoritative parenting” looks like when you’re setting limits that kids will absolutely push back on. In this episode, part 2, we cover: Which types of screen time are mo... | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Ep 216: ADHD & Executive Function: What Matters More Than Grades (Part 1) — with Mike McLeod | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman talks with Mike McLeod about ADHD, executive function, and why grades are not the best predictor of long-term success. Mike explains why ADHD is less about “attention” and more about missing internal skills — including self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, and self-evaluation — and how those skills show up at home through homework battles, emotional conflict, and daily routines. In Part 1, we cover: Why ... | 30m 07s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 6 markets.