Kids & Family

Thriving Kids

by The Child Mind Institute

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Where it charts

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United Kingdom · Kids & Family

#194

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Brazil · Kids & Family

#160

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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

Getting Sober Young: Molly Jong-Fast on Addiction and Recovery

October 8, 2026 · 45 min

Journalist, author, and podcast host Molly Jong-Fast got sober at 19 — and nearly three decades later, she continues to speak candidly about her experience with alcoholism and recovery. In this episode of Thriving Kids, she joins Dr. Dave…
Q&A: How to Handle Attention & Focus Issues

October 1, 2026 · 32 min

Attention problems can be frustrating for kids and parents — especially when it’s hard to tell whether a child can’t focus on a task or simply doesn’t want to. In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers nine parent…
What to Know About Teen Substance Use

September 24, 2026 · 59 min

Experimenting with alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other substances isn’t uncommon during adolescence — but that doesn’t mean that parents don’t, or shouldn’t, have concerns about it. On this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is…
Q&A: Anger, ADHD, Lying, OCD, and Big Feelings

September 17, 2026 · 40 min

In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers eight parent questions about some of the most common — and challenging — behaviors families face. From aggression and ADHD to lying, motivation, OCD, and big emotions, Dr…
Dad Brain: Fatherhood, Parenting, and the Brain

September 10, 2026 · 47 min

Becoming a father doesn’t just change your life, research suggests it can actually change your brain. In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with psychologist and researcher Dr. Darby Saxbe, author of Dad Brain: The…
Q&A: Friendship, Neurodiversity, and Staying True to Yourself

September 3, 2026 · 33 min

In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers listener questions inspired by last week’s conversation with Caroline Maguire about friendship, neurodivergence, masking, and building authentic relationships. Dr. Dave…
Summer Hot Takes: Parenting Advice With Dr. Aliza Pressman

August 27, 2026 · 49 min

From gentle parenting to strict rules about screen time, today’s parents are constantly bombarded with advice about the “right” way to raise their kids. But how much of that advice is actually supported by research? In this special Summer…
Q&A: Back-to-School Survival Guide

August 21, 2026 · 35 min

Back-to-school season can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also bring anxiety — stressful mornings, friendship worries, homework battles, and questions about how to help kids adjust after summer break. In this Q&A episode of Thriving…