Thriving Kids is a podcast for parents and caregivers who want clear, honest answers about child and adolescent mental health. Hosted by Dr. Dave Anderson, clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, each episode tackles a common parenting challenge — from anxiety to tantrums to school struggles — with practical strategies backed by science.
You’ll hear real talk, expert advice, and compassionate guidance from clinicians who work with kids every day.
New episodes every other week, with companion newsletters for easy reference.
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Latest Episodes
How to Help Kids Build Positive, Healthy Friendships
Friendships are a major part of growing up — but they don’t always come easy. In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson talks with Dr. Mandy Silverman, clini...
Your Questions About Challenging Behavior, Answered
In this first Thriving Kids Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real parenting questions about kids’ behavior — what it is, how to shape it, and how to support chil...
How to Promote Good Behavior in Kids
In this premiere episode, Dr. Dave Anderson and Dr. Caroline Mendel dive into one of the most common questions parents ask: How can I get my child to behave better?Fro...
Introducing Thriving Kids by the Child Mind Institute
What do I do when my child is anxious—or angry—or just shuts down? Welcome to Thriving Kids, the new podcast from the Child Mind Institute. Hosted by clinical psychol...
