Thriving Kids
autor: The Child Mind Institute
Nejnovější epizoda
Q&A: How to Help an Anxious Child Without Making Anxiety Worse
Q&A: How to Help an Anxious Child Without Making Anxiety Worse
O tomto podcastu
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.
Epizody
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- Q&A: How to Help an Anxious Child Without Making Anxiety Worse · 44 min · Epizoda 70Every child worries sometimes, but how can parents tell when it has become something more? In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by Dr. Theresa…
- Motivation, Persistence, and Learning · 42 min · Epizoda 69Why do some kids keep trying when something is difficult while others quickly give up? In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Yale University…
- Q&A: When Kids Don’t Want to Go to School: Anxiety, Avoidance, and Refusal · 30 min · Epizoda 68When a child refuses to go to school, it can be easy to assume they’re unmotivated, being defiant, or simply trying to skip class. But school avoidance is often driven by anxiety…
- Getting Sober Young: Molly Jong-Fast on Addiction and Recovery · 45 min · Epizoda 67Journalist, 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…
- Q&A: How to Handle Attention & Focus Issues · 32 min · Epizoda 66Attention problems can be frustrating for kids and parents. In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers nine parent questions about attention and focus…
- What to Know About Teen Substance Use · 59 min · Epizoda 65Experimenting 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…
- Q&A: Anger, ADHD, Lying, OCD, and Big Feelings · 40 min · Epizoda 65In 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…
- Dad Brain: Fatherhood, Parenting, and the Brain · 47 min · Epizoda 64Becoming 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…
- Q&A: Friendship, Neurodiversity, and Staying True to Yourself · 33 min · Epizoda 64In 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…
- Summer Hot Takes: Parenting Advice With Dr. Aliza Pressman · 49 min · Epizoda 63From 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…
- Q&A: Back-to-School Survival Guide · 35 min · Epizoda 62Back-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…
- Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends · 37 min · Epizoda 61In 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…
- Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More · 22 min · Epizoda 60In 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…
- How to Future-Proof Kids for an Uncertain World · 39 min · Epizoda 60In 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…
- Q&A: Talking to Kids about Mental Health, Suicide, and Suicide Loss · 27 min · Epizoda 59In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers listener questions inspired by last week’s conversation with NBC News anchor and correspondent Kate Snow about…
- An Expert Perspective at the Intersection of Journalism and Mental Health · 44 min · Epizoda 58In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by NBC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Kate Snow for a conversation about journalism, mental health…
- Q&A: Talking to Kids About Mental Health, Processing Current Events, and More · 40 min · Epizoda 57In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers listener questions inspired by last week’s conversation with actress and author Busy Philipps about parenting…
- The Challenges of Modern Parenting with Busy Philipps · 36 min · Epizoda 56Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with best-selling author, actor, and activist Busy Philipps to discuss the challenges of modern parenting. Busy talks about her adult ADHD diagnosis…
- Q&A: Setting Healthy Screen Limits and Supporting Kids’ Well-Being Offline · 33 min · Epizoda 55In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers listener questions inspired by last week’s conversation with Dr. Candice Odgers about kids, social media, and what…
- What the Research Really Says About Kids, Phones, and Mental Health · 36 min · Epizoda 54In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by Dr. Candice Odgers, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Irvine, whose research focuses on…
