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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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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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 Kids, Dr. ... more

In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by Caroline Maguire, an ADHD and executive function coach and author of Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults. They discuss friendship, social anxiety, and how neurodivergent kids an... more

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In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers listener questions inspired by last week’s conversation with Dr. Lisa Damour about how to “future-proof” kids in an uncertain world.

Dr. Dave breaks down the simple but powerful habits ... more

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In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson welcomes back Dr. Lisa Damour for a conversation about how parents can help kids prepare for an uncertain future. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr. Damour explains why the most protecti... more

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Caroline Maguire
ADHD and Executive Function Coach; author of Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults
Episode: Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends
Lisa Damour
Clinical psychologist, guest on Thriving Kids
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Episode: How to Future-Proof Kids for an Uncertain World
Kate Snow
NBC anchor and correspondent
NBC News
Episode: An Expert Perspective at the Intersection of Journalism and Mental Health
Busy Philipps
Actor, author, and activist
Episode: The Challenges of Modern Parenting with Busy Philipps
Dr. Candice Odgers
Researcher focusing on adolescent mental health and smartphones data collection
University of California, Irvine
Episode: What the Research Really Says About Kids, Phones, and Mental Health
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Psychologist, researcher, and founder of The AAKOMA Project
The AAKOMA Project
Episode: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health and Your Own With Dr. Alfiee
Brian Hoeflinger
Neurosurgeon
Episode: Anxiety and the Brain
Dr. Lauren Hughes
Board-certified pediatrician, mother of three, advocate for evidence-based early childhood health
Episode: How to Deal With Parenting Stress
Orlando Bloom
Actor and advocate who discussed growing up with dyslexia and mental health advocacy
Actor (Hollywood), Dyslexia advocate
Episode: Orlando Bloom on Growing Up With Dyslexia

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Dr. Dave Anderson
Host of Thriving Kids, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 15 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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    nicole_rae
    United Statesa year ago

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Genuine, science-backed guidance that translates complex topics for families.
Helpful for first-time parents seeking concrete tools.
Appreciates the mix of clinical insight with personal stories.

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Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More
Q: How can parents help kids develop a growth mindset when schoolwork is hard and everyone is frustrated?
Validate frustration, break tasks into parts, model positive self-talk, and affirm that effort over time builds skills and resilience.
Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More
Q: How can parents encourage hobbies without turning them into resumes or pressure points?
Encourage exploration and learning for its own sake, emphasize process and growth mindset, praise effort and perseverance, and avoid tying activities strictly to achievement or status.
Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More
Q: How should parents decide which rules are non-negotiable and which ones can be relaxed?
Be clear about safety-related non-negotiables (helmets, seatbelts); treat sleep as negotiable but important, provide realistic expectations about exposure to risky situations, and aim to balance protection with autonomy.
Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More
Q: What can parents do when sleep matters but a child pushes back against bedtime?
Use behavioral strategies that connect sleep hygiene to a child's interests, link activities to incentives, and gradually shift toward intrinsic motivation as routines solidify.
Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More
Q: As a busy parent, what are the basic things I should focus on to protect my child's mental health for the long run?
Maintain a close, emotionally available relationship; ensure basic needs and sleep are met; promote engagement with school, activities, and in-person time with family and peers.

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What is Thriving Kids about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on practical, science-based guidance for parents and caregivers navigating child and adolescent mental health. Episodes mix clinician-led Q&As with interview-style conversations featuring clinicians, researchers, and public figures who share personal experiences with parenting, learning differences, screen time, anxiety, and resilience. The format emphasizes actionable strategies for families, schools, and communities—grounded in evidence from institutions like the Child Mind Institute and allied organizations—while highlighting real-world stories that reduce stigma and boost understanding. A standout trait is bringing high-profile guests (journalists, actors, researchers) into conversations about mental health in youth... more

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1. Caroline Maguire
2. Lisa Damour
3. Kate Snow
4. Busy Philipps
5. Dr. Candice Odgers
6. Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
7. Brian Hoeflinger
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