Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson, PhD, is the Vice-President of Public Engagement and Education and a senior psychologist in the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Anderson focuses on the expansion of our awareness-building and prevention programs while also leading initiatives that build the Child Mind Institute brand, foster strategic partnerships, and forge new relationships with policy makers and youth mental health leaders.
Appears in 12 Episodes
Your Questions About School Success, Answered
How do you help your child do well in school—without constant stress or conflict? In this Q&A edition of the Thriving Kids Podcast, Dr. Dave Anderson answers your top ...
How do I help my child do well in school?
How can I help my child do better in school—without pushing too hard or taking over? In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Adam Zamora, a clinical neur...
Your Questions About Parenting Teens, Answered
Teens can be a rollercoaster - mood swings, pushback, and “leave me alone”… until they need a ride. In this Q&A, Dr. Dave Anderson answers parents’ real questions abou...
Bonus Podcast: Jonathan Haidt and Dr. Dave Anderson on Kids, Tech, & Mental Health
In this special episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with NYU social psychologist Jonathan Haidt for a live conversation on how smartphones and social...
How to Support Your Teen Through the Tough Years
Raising a teenager isn’t easy — but it is possible to stay connected.In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Janine Domingues to explore...
Your Questions About Self-Esteem, Answered
How do you help your child feel confident in who they are — without creating pressure to be perfect or the best at everything?In this Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson an...
How to Help Children Build Healthy Self-Esteem
In a world full of comparison — from the classroom to social media — it’s not always easy for kids to feel confident, capable, and valued just as they are. In this epi...
Your Questions About Positive Relationships, Answered
What do you do when your child is struggling to make friends, or causing drama in the ones they have? In this Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson answers real questions fro...
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...
