Thriving Kids

Q&A: Friendship, Neurodiversity, and Staying True to Yourself

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, neurodiver

Summer Hot Takes: Parenting Advice With Dr. Aliza Pressman

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 t

Q&A: Back-to-School Survival Guide

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

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends

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

Q&A: Sleep, Safety, Resilience, and More

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” k

How to Future-Proof Kids for an Uncertain World

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. Draw

Q&A: Talking to Kids about Mental Health, Suicide, and Suicide Loss

In 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 a

An Expert Perspective at the Intersection of Journalism and Mental Health

In 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 h

Q&A: Talking to Kids About Mental Health, Processing Current Events, and More

In 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 parent

The Challenges of Modern Parenting with Busy Philipps

Dr. 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 dia

Q&A: Setting Healthy Screen Limits and Supporting Kids’ Well-Being Offline

In 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,

Q&A: Parental Stress

In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers parents’ questions about the intense stress that can come with raising young children. Inspired by his rec

Q&A: Dyslexia Myths, Learning Differences, and How to Help Your Child Thrive

In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers parent questions sparked by the Orlando Bloom conversation, focusing on dyslexia myths, practical at-home

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

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

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

Parents and caregivers may have a lot of worries about their teens using social media, from encountering harmful content to cyberbullying. But what do teens themselves sa

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

Self-care for parents isn’t selfish — it’s fuel. In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson talks with Dr. Joanna Kim about what real self-care looks like for b

How Parents Shape Their Child’s Stress — and What Actually Helps

In this Thriving Kids Q&A episode, Dr. Dave Anderson answers parent questions about child stress, anxiety, avoidance, burnout, and coping with big emotions. Building on

How To Help Your Child Cope With Stress with Dr. Dylan Gee

Is your child struggling with stress — or is it something more? In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson sits down with Dr. Dylan Gee, a professor of psycholo

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

Parenting a teen can feel like walking on eggshells. Conversations can turn into conflict. Teens may pull away, and parents may wonder how to navigate boundaries and stay