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Thriving Kids: A Parenting Podcast From the Child Mind InstituteThriving Kids is a podcast for parents and caregivers who want clear, honest answers about child and adolescent mental health. Author: The Child Mind Institute
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. Youll hear real talk, expert advice, and compassionate guidance from clinicians who work with kids every day. New episodes every week, with companion newsletters for easy reference. Language: en Genres: Business, Kids & Family, Non-Profit, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How to Deal With Parenting Stress
Episode 48
Thursday, 7 May, 2026
In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson talks with Dr. Lauren Hughes, a board-certified pediatrician, mother of three, and trusted voice for realistic, evidence-based parenting guidance. Together, they explore the stress and pressure parents can face in the first years of raising a child, from navigating developmental milestones to feeding choices and methods for sleep training. Dr. Hughes also offers practical tips on how to support your child’s well-being without neglecting your own. This conversation can help parents separate common worries from real concerns learn to prioritize connection over perfection.In this episode, they cover:Why “weird but normal” child behaviors are often part of healthy developmentWhen to seek an evaluation or early intervention if something feels offWhy feeding choices — breastfeeding, formula, or supplementation — should support both you and your childHow to approach sleep training without one-size-fits-all pressureAnd why repair, connection, and physical and emotional safety are key to raising thriving kidsFurther readingComplete Guide to Developmental MilestonesChoosing a Sleep Training Program That Works for Your FamilyThe Public Hughesletter
