Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education
by Dr. Christopher Villarreal & Dr. Deb Anderson | PLCS Empowerment Collective
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Season Two's Best Advice for Parents and Educators
May 19, 2026
12m 48s
How Do I Help My Child Transition to Middle or High School?
May 13, 2026
16m 03s
Is Social Media a Real Career? What Parents Need to Know
May 5, 2026
15m 57s
What's the Most Important Parenting Change I Can Make?
Apr 29, 2026
15m 54s
How Is School Curriculum Actually Decided? What Parents Need to Know
Apr 22, 2026
15m 19s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/26 | Season Two's Best Advice for Parents and Educators✨ | supporting kidsparenting advice+3 | — | — | — | parentingeducation+3 | — | 12m 48s | |
| 5/13/26 | How Do I Help My Child Transition to Middle or High School?✨ | school transitionsmiddle school+3 | Jessica PrushaJoel Bails | PLSHSPLHS | — | school transitionsmiddle school+3 | — | 16m 03s | |
| 5/5/26 | Is Social Media a Real Career? What Parents Need to Know✨ | social media careersparenting+3 | Sophie Denker | PLCS Empowerment Collective | — | social mediacareer+3 | — | 15m 57s | |
| 4/29/26 | What's the Most Important Parenting Change I Can Make?✨ | parentingmental health+3 | Erin Bagwell | Family Enrichment | Omaha | parenting changemental health+3 | — | 15m 54s | |
| 4/22/26 | How Is School Curriculum Actually Decided? What Parents Need to Know✨ | school curriculumparenting+3 | Dr. Shureen Seery | Papillion La Vista Community Schools | — | school curriculumeducation+3 | — | 15m 19s | |
| 4/15/26 | How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol: What Actually Works✨ | teen substance useparenting+3 | Dr. Trevor Bixler | PLCS Empowerment Collective | — | drugsalcohol+6 | — | 15m 42s | |
| 4/8/26 | Understanding AP Courses: What Parents Need to Know Before Enrollment✨ | AP coursesparenting+3 | Dr. Julee Sauer | Papillion La Vista Community Schools | — | AP coursesAdvanced Placement+3 | — | 15m 59s | |
| 4/1/26 | Why Family Conflict Is Actually Healthy: Raising Resilient Kids✨ | family conflictresilience+3 | Dr. Ashley Harlow | Children's Nebraska | — | family conflictresilient kids+3 | — | 16m 05s | |
| 3/25/26 | Life After Divorce: Rebuilding Identity and Finding Yourself Again✨ | divorceidentity+3 | Dr. Deb Anderson | — | — | divorceidentity change+3 | — | 15m 51s | |
| 3/18/26 | How to Raise Environmentally Aware Kids: Starting Small at Home✨ | environmental awarenessparenting+3 | Austen Hill | Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District | — | environmentally aware kidsparenting+5 | — | 15m 27s | |
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| 3/11/26 | What Are the Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder? A Psychologist's Guide✨ | eating disordersdisordered eating+4 | Dr. Stephanie Albers | PLCS Empowerment Collective | — | eating disordersdisordered eating+5 | — | 15m 45s | |
| 3/4/26 | Is My Child Being Bullied? How to Spot It and What to Do✨ | bullyingparenting+3 | Dr. Patricia Newman | Respect Organization | — | bullyingchildhood+3 | — | 15m 37s | |
| 2/25/26 | Is Less Homework Bad for Learning? What Teachers Want Parents to Know✨ | homeworklearning+3 | Tim SchooleyKelly Perry | PLCS Empowerment Collective | — | homeworklearning+4 | — | 15m 33s | |
| 2/18/26 | How to Raise Kids with Positive Body Image: A Therapist's Guide✨ | body imageparenting+3 | Christina Powell | Children's Hospital | — | positive body imagechildren+3 | — | 15m 36s | |
| 2/11/26 | Is It Normal for Siblings to Drift Apart? What Parents Need to Know | Beyond Best Friends: The Truth About Sibling Relationships They used to be inseparable. Now they can't be in the same room. Sound familiar? In this honest conversation, hosts Christopher Villarreal and Deb Anderson sit down with Children's Nebraska therapists Rachel Kamianowski and Kim Massara to tackle the sibling questions that keep parents up at night: Are we doing something wrong? Should we treat all our kids the same? Is it normal for siblings to drift apart? Discover why closeness bet... | 15m 35s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | What High School Students Really Need From Parents: A Student Panel Discussion | "Do you want to vent or do you want a solution?" That simple question could transform how you support your teenager, and it came straight from a high school junior. In this groundbreaking episode of Mindshift, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal turns the microphone over to four high school students from Papillion La Vista Community Schools who share exactly what they need from the adults in their lives. Zachary, Lyric, Gabby, and Sarah reveal how their high standards create invisible pressure, w... | 15m 09s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | It's Not Laziness: What Parents Get Wrong About ADHD | "They're just not trying hard enough." If you've ever thought this about a struggling kid, Dr. Ashnoo Nanavati is here to change your mind. This board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist joins hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson to debunk the most damaging ADHD myths and reveal what's really going on. Learn why ADHD isn't about effort or willpower, why teachers often see concerns before parents do, and how to navigate those first conversations with your pediatrician.... | 16m 12s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Why Period Products Matter for Student Success and Attendance | How Period Product Access (and Other Barriers) Impact Education What if something as basic as access to period products or deodorant was keeping students out of the classroom? In this eye-opening episode of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb tackle one of education's most overlooked barriers with Kristin Lowrey, founder of Access Period. Through candid conversation and real stories from Nebraska schools, discover why hygiene is an educational equity crisis affecting students across all dem... | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | How to Help Kids Express Emotions: Art Therapy Strategies for Parents | Creative Tools for Emotional Expression Licensed clinical social worker and expressive arts therapist Betsy Funk reveals how creative activities help children process emotions when words aren't enough. Learn practical strategies parents can use at home, why art journals work for emotional regulation, and how non-artists can benefit from creative expression. Discover how schools are using art therapy groups to support student mental health and find resources for your family through the Nebrask... | 15m 32s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Balancing Academic Expectations: When to Push and When to Support | How Much Academic Pressure Is Too Much? PLSHS Principal Jeff Spilker reveals the "sweet spot" between helpful stress that motivates learning and harmful pressure that paralyzes students. Learn why today's students put more pressure on themselves than parents do, discover practical strategies for when your child fails a test, and understand why both students and parents should "never worry alone" when navigating academic challenges. | 15m 36s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | How to Start a Difficult Conversation Without Making It Worse | How to Navigate Difficult Conversations That Build Trust Join communication coach Nicole Paul as she reveals why we avoid difficult conversations and how to transform them into relationship-building opportunities. Learn the critical difference between directives and dialogue, why treating hard conversations as one-offs is a mistake, and how to invite (not ambush) people into challenging discussions. She also reveals why conversations create change even when they don't go as planned, offering ... | 15m 40s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | How Do Schools Use Test Scores? Understanding Assessment Data | Understanding School Testing: A Parent's Guide to MAP and State Assessments Join hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson as they demystify school testing with Angie Wright, Director of Assessment at Papillion La Vista Community Schools. Learn what MAP Growth and NSCAS tests really measure, how teachers use assessment data to personalize learning, and practical ways parents can support their children through the testing process. Discover why testing isn't just about ranking but ... | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | How Do I Help My Child Cope with Death and Grief? Finding Hope in Loss | How to Talk to Kids About Death, Grief, and Hope When 1 in 15 kids lose a parent or sibling by age 18, knowing how to support grieving children becomes essential. In this powerful episode, grief expert Cliff McEvoy from the Collective for Hope shares practical strategies for talking to kids about death, including why using proper words like "dead" matters and the healing power of saying our loved ones' names. Learn about support resources available for families, discover why grief has no lin... | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | How to Manage Holiday Stress and Overwhelm: Expert Strategies | What Holiday Chaos Teaches About Priorities and Connection Join hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson as they welcome wellness coach Heather Kearney, a 15-year veteran of stress management with military service in both the Air Force and Navy. Discover practical strategies for managing holiday overwhelm, including the powerful breathing technique you can do in your car, tips for communicating boundaries with family, and why prioritizing self-care isn't selfish. Learn how to bal... | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | How to Set Boundaries with Kids Without Feeling Guilty | Why Boundaries Actually Build Stronger Kids In this game-changing episode, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson explore why setting boundaries feels so hard, and why the repair after breaking them matters even more. Social work expert Katie Robbins reveals the surprising truth: boundaries aren't about walls, they're about connection. Discover why kids need you to lose your temper sometimes (yes, really), how to repair after you've yelled, and the one family routine that chang... | 15m 55s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.