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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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Q&A: How to Maintain a Positive Relationship with Your Child
Episode 42
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
In this Q&A follow-up to our conversation with Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, Dr. Dave answers eight listener questions about building and maintaining warm, positive relationships with your children, from toddlerhood through the teen years.He covers questions, including:- How do I stay present during child-led play when I'm bored out of my mind?- Can I build a positive bond with a child whose personality clashes with mine?- How do I stop my "inner drill sergeant" from taking over?- How do I keep the relationship going when my teen won't talk to me?0Key takeaways • Being together is the most important thing. You don't have to be endlessly delighted during child-led play — just showing up can fill their emotional cup. • It's okay to talk about your differences. When personalities clash, explicitly telling your child "I'm devoted to building our unique relationship" goes further than you might think. • You can be warm without losing structure. Ditching your “inner drill sergeant” doesn't mean abandoning your values — it's a "yes, and" approach: maintain expectations while opening space for connection. • Instead of questions, try descriptions. With a silent teen, use behavior descriptions, reflections, and praise instead of peppering them with questions — it resets their expectations and opens the door for genuine conversation.• Positive Parenting Thriving Kids Curriculum• Family Resource Center
