Thriving Kids

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communications@childmind.org

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Getting Sober Young: Molly Jong-Fast on Addiction and Recovery

October 08, 2026

Journalist, 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 recovery. In this episode of Thriving Kids, she joins Dr. Dave Anderson for a conversation about recognizing addiction in adolescence, overcoming stigma, and why young people struggling with substance use need to know that recovery is possible.In this episode, they cover:• Why addiction can look different from typical a...

Q&A: How to Handle Attention & Focus Issues

October 01, 2026

Attention problems can be frustrating for kids and parents — especially when it’s hard to tell whether a child can’t focus on a task or simply doesn’t want to. In this Q&A episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson answers nine parent questions about attention and focus, including when difficulties may point to ADHD.Dr. Dave explains why ADHD can make boring or repetitive tasks especially difficult and shares practical strategies for strengthening study, organization, and attention skill...

What to Know About Teen Substance Use

September 24, 2026

Experimenting 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 about it. On this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by two experts from Partnerships to End Addiction, clinical psychologist Dr. Aaron Hogue and licensed clinical social worker Molly Bobek, for a practical conversation about preventing teen substance use, recognizing the warning signs of substance use...

How do I get in touch with Thriving Kids?

Thriving Kids is hosted by David Anderson. Its publicly listed email is communications@childmind.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Thriving Kids?

The publicly listed email for Thriving Kids: communications@childmind.org.

How many listeners does Thriving Kids have?

Podseeker estimates Thriving Kids reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Thriving Kids?

Thriving Kids typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed or highly experienced child and adolescent mental health clinicians, developmental psychologists, ADHD and neurodiversity specialists, executive function coaches, and authors with practical expertise for parents and caregivers. Common among recent guests: Published books or established professional resources; Clinical or specialist expertise in child and adolescent mental health; Recognized work supporting children, teens, and families. Recent guests include Aliza Pressman and Caroline Maguire.

How hard is it to get booked on Thriving Kids?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Thriving Kids cover?

Recent episodes cover Child Psychology, Parenting, Neurodiversity, Mental Health, and Adolescence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.