Thriving Kids

The Child Mind Institute

Child Development

Friendship

Social Media

Mental Health

ADHD

Parenting

Social Skills

Self-Esteem

Anxiety

Parenting Strategies

Parenting Techniques

Screen Time

Coping Mechanisms

Sleep

Self-Care

Adolescent Mental Health

Emotional Regulation

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Teenage Relationships

Parenting Challenges

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 — ... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	45	Founded	10 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthKids & FamilyParentingHealth & Fitness

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Q&A: Your Questions About Learning Disabilities

In this Thriving Kids Q&A, Dr. Dave Anderson explains how parents can recognize early signs of dyslexia, ADHD, and learning disabilities, advocate for school support, and protect their child’s self-esteem while they struggle academically. This episod... more

16 Apr 2026 • 28 min

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What Every Parent (and Non-Parent) Should Know About Learning Disabilities

What happens when systems built to support kids with learning disabilities change? In this episode, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, to discuss the state of learning dis... more

9 Apr 2026 • 40 min

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Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

In this Q&A follow-up to our conversation with Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, Dr. Dave answers eight listener questions about building and maintaining warm, positive relationships with your children, from toddlerhood through the teen years.

He covers ques... more

2 Apr 2026 • 34 min

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How to Build a Positive Parent-Child Relationship

In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with[MH1] Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, a family therapist and the Roger and Carol Nooe Endowed Chair and Professor[MH2] in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee. They dis... more

26 Mar 2026 • 29 min

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Recent Guests

Jacqueline Rodriguez

CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Episode: What Every Parent (and Non-Parent) Should Know About Learning Disabilities

Rubén Parra-Cardona

Guest expert on parenting and therapy

University of Tennessee

Episode: How to Build a Positive Parent-Child Relationship

Dr. Linda Charmaraman

Founder and Director of the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab at Wellesley College

Wellesley College, Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab

Episode: How Social Media Affects Your Teen’s Mental Health (and What to Do)

Dr. Isha Metzger

Clinical psychologist and professor

Georgia State University

Episode: What to Say When a Child Sees or Experiences Racism

Dr. Joanna Kim

Clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Episode: How Can I Take Care of Myself So I Can Be The Best Parent I Can Be?

Jennifer Wallace

Award-winning journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller Never Enough and Mattering.

Episode: Helping Kids Feel Like They Matter with Jennifer Wallace

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Pediatric psychologist, parenting coach, and author of the new book, Love the Teen You Have

Episode: How to Build a Better Relationship With Your Teen with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Journalist and author of parenting books

Author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes and Hello, Cruel World

Episode: Raising Kids Who Can Handle the Real World

Marc Brackett

Founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Feeling

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

Episode: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Kids With Dr. Marc Brackett

Host

Dr. Dave Anderson

Clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health, offering clear, science-based solutions for parenting challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings

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As a first time parent, I’m eager to help my child grow up with a lot of tools to help them thrive into adulthood, many things I’m now only learning as an adult myself. I really enjoyed this podcast and can’t wait to hear more - the length and detail was super helpful and I appreciated the level of helping parents from a lens that they would see vs. a clinician.
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Listeners appreciate the focus on practical strategies for parenting challenges, valuing the expert guidance provided.

Many find the content relatable and applicable to their own lives, especially during stressful parenting scenarios.

The guidance on emotional health is seen as particularly beneficial for understanding children's needs.

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Apple Podcasts	#194	United States/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#63	Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#178	Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#89	Australia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#75	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#169	Colombia/Health & Fitness

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Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Q: Our seventh question asks for micro habits for families who barely have time for long heart-to-hearts. What can they do in the cracks to keep warmth and connection?

Focus on brief, meaningful moments during transitions. Highlight family virtues like flexibility or engagement, offer quick questions to invite sharing, and assure children that downtime is available if needed. These small, consistent interactions accumulate into lasting warmth.

Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Q: If you could give a parent one phrase to say to their child tonight, to instantly boost the warmth in the house, what would it be?

Notice something you were proud of them for that day, or simply say, I am so proud to be your parent. Expressing genuine emotion and appreciation helps ground the relationship and signals unconditional support.

Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Q: I grew up in a very traditional home where parenting was all about because I said so. How do I stop reacting from my own childhood baggage and stay in that wise parent headspace?

Acknowledge your own models but aim to integrate warmth with boundaries. Maintain authority while incorporating moments of connection—talk about your expectations after a productive task, and show interest in your child's world. The goal is to be tangible, steady, and nonjudgmental in your approach.

Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Q: My daughter is 15 and has hit a wall of silence. How do you keep a relationship warm when the other person is actively trying to freeze you out?

Treat transitions as opportunities to engage with behavior descriptions, reflections, and praise rather than interrogating or directing. Describe what you observe, reflect what they say, and praise their efforts. Over weeks this can lower defensiveness, invite disclosure, and rebuild warmth.

Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Q: I have three kids. With two of them, the warmth comes easily. But with my middle child, our personalities clash. Is it possible to build a positive relationship when you feel fundamentally different?

Absolutely. You can build strong bonds by explicitly expressing devotion to each child's unique interests and by staying curious about what matters to them. Communicate that you are here for them individually, and find shared activities or topics where you can connect, even if they don't share your interests.

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Covering a wide range of topics, the content is tailored for parents navigating the complexities of raising children, particularly those facing challenges with anxiety, behavioral issues, and emotional regulation. Each episode features expert guidance and practical strategies from seasoned clinicians who specialize in child and adolescent mental health, making it an invaluable resource for caretakers seeking to support their children effectively. The podcast not only addresses immediate concerns but also empowers listeners with tools to foster resilience and emotional well-being in their children.

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Recent guests on Thriving Kids include:

1. Jacqueline Rodriguez
2. Rubén Parra-Cardona
3. Dr. Linda Charmaraman
4. Dr. Isha Metzger
5. Dr. Joanna Kim
6. Jennifer Wallace
7. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
8. Melinda Wenner Moyer

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