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 week, with companion newsletters for easy reference.
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Latest Episodes
Q&A with Dr. Dave | When Teenagers Pull Away - How to Stay Connected Without Power Struggles
Parenting teens can feel confusing, hurtful, and exhausting — especially when connection starts to slip.In this Thriving Kids Q&A episode from the Child Mind Institute...
How to Build a Better Relationship With Your Teen with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
Parenting a teen can feel like walking on eggshells. Conversations turn into conflict. Teens pull away. Parents are left wondering how to stay connected without giving...
How to Talk to Kids About Scary Topics — A Parenting Q&A
How do you talk to kids about the hard stuff — without making their worries worse?In this Thriving Kids Podcast Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real questions f...
Raising Kids Who Can Handle the Real World
Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with science journalist and author Melinda Wenner Moyer to talk about what kids actually need to cope, connect, and grow up healthy today.T...
Big Emotions, Meltdowns, and “I Can’t Do It”: Thriving Kids Q&A
Thriving Kids Podcast Q&A: Handling Big Feelings, Screen Time Battles, and MoreJoin Dr. Dave Anderson in this special Q&A edition of the Thriving Kids Podcast, where h...
