Parenting can feel overwhelming when kids struggle with anxiety, behavior, school, or big emotions. 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, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, each episode focuses on a common parenting challenge — from tantrums to school struggles — with practical strategies grounded in science.
You’ll hear direct, expert guidance from clinicians who work with kids and families every day.
New episodes every week, with companion newsletters for easy reference.
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Latest Episodes
How To Help Your Child Cope with Stress
Is your child struggling with stress — or is it something more?In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Dylan Gee, a professor of psychol...
Should You Let Your Kid Fail? A Parent Q&A on Pressure, Resilience, and Emotions
In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids Podcast, Dave Anderson answers listener questions following last week’s conversation with Jennifer Wallace on achievement culture ...
Helping Kids Feel Like They Matter Not Just What They Achieve
In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson speaks with Jennifer Wallace, award-winning journalist and author, about her books 'Never Enough' and 'Mattering: T...
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...
