12 Episodes

  1. Your Questions About School Success, Answered

    Published: 9/18/2025

  2. How do I help my child do well in school?

    Published: 9/12/2025

  3. Your Questions About Parenting Teens, Answered

    Published: 9/4/2025

  4. Bonus Podcast: Jonathan Haidt and Dr. Dave Anderson on Kids, Tech, & Mental Health

    Published: 9/1/2025

  5. How to Support Your Teen Through the Tough Years

    Published: 8/28/2025

  6. Your Questions About Self-Esteem, Answered

    Published: 8/21/2025

  7. How to Help Children Build Healthy Self-Esteem

    Published: 8/14/2025

  8. Your Questions About Positive Relationships, Answered

    Published: 8/7/2025

  9. How to Help Kids Build Positive, Healthy Friendships

    Published: 7/31/2025

  10. Your Questions About Challenging Behavior, Answered

    Published: 7/24/2025

  11. How to Promote Good Behavior in Kids

    Published: 7/17/2025

  12. Introducing Thriving Kids by the Child Mind Institute

    Published: 7/2/2025

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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, clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, each episode tackles a common parenting challenge — from anxiety to tantrums to school struggles — with practical strategies backed by science. You’ll hear real talk, expert advice, and compassionate guidance from clinicians who work with kids every day. New episodes every other week, with companion newsletters for easy reference.