Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education
Mindshift isn't just another education podcast – it's your go-to guide for revolutionary perspectives on raising, teaching, and empowering the next generation. Join hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson as they tackle real challenges facing families and educators today, bringing you straight talk from experts who've been in the trenches. Whether you're a parent navigating screen time, a teacher seeking fresh strategies, or anyone invested in youth success, Mindshift delivers the aha moments you've been searching for. Because sometimes the best solution starts with a shift in perspective.
Mindshift: Transforming Perspectives on Parenting & Education
Latest Episodes
What's the Most Important Parenting Change I Can Make?
Parenting: The Small Shift That Changes EverythingWhat if the small shift that changes everything in your parenting has nothing to do with your kids? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson talk with Erin ...
How Is School Curriculum Actually Decided? What Parents Need to Know
What's Really Behind What Your Kids Learn at SchoolFor most parents, curriculum is invisible. Kids go to school, take classes, and that's that. But the decisions behind what your children learn, when it changes, and how teachers d...
How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol: What Actually Works
Teen Substance Use: Why 'Just Say No' Doesn't Work AnymoreTeen substance use looks different than it did a generation ago. Today's adolescents are increasingly turning to substances to self-medicate anxiety and depression—not just...
Understanding AP Courses: What Parents Need to Know Before Enrollment
Is Your Student Ready for AP? What Parents Need to KnowWhat does it really mean when your student signs up for an Advanced Placement course? Dr. Julee Sauer, Director of Curriculum and Secondary Education for Papillion La Vista Co...
Why Family Conflict Is Actually Healthy: Raising Resilient Kids
The Role of Conflict in Raising Resilient KidsEvery parent dreads hearing "I hate you" from their child. In this episode, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson sit down with Dr. Ashley Harlow, a licensed psychologi...
