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Back to SearchParental Controls for Devices: Where to Start and What to Watch For
Season 2 Episode 6
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by device settings or wondered what your kid's school Chromebook is actually filtering, this one's for you. PLCS Director of Technology Matt Moore breaks down the diff…
Published on 7 hours ago
Stop Fighting About Food: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
Season 2 Episode 5
Ever wonder why your child loved blueberries yesterday but refuses them today? Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color joins us to solve the "blueberry lottery" mystery and share game-changing strat…
Published on 1 week ago
Do School Cell Phone Policies Actually Work? Principal Shares Results
Season 2 Episode 4
The kids themselves are saying it: "Thank you for putting in a cell phone policy." In this revealing episode of Mindshift, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson sit down with Papillio…
Published on 2 weeks ago
What Are the Real Dangers of Vaping? Medical Expert Explains
Season 2 Episode 3
One in ten eighth graders has tried vaping in the last 30 days. In this eye-opening solo episode, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal sits down with pediatrician and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Ken…
Published on 3 weeks ago
When Your Kid Struggles: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support
Season 2 Episode 2
When teens withdraw to their rooms or kids say "I'm fine" through tears, how do you know when to worry? In this crucial episode of Mindshift, mental health expert Julia Hebenstreit joins Christopher …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Why Your Kid Says 'I Don't Want to Go to School' (And What to Do About It)
Season 2 Episode 1
Remember when getting your kid to school was as simple as "because I said so"? Yeah, those days are GONE. In our season premiere, we're diving into the real talk about school attendance – from the 5-…
Published on 1 month ago
Shifting the Perspective on Expectations
Season 1 Episode 20
Are we pushing our kids too hard—or not hard enough? In this thought-provoking finale to Season 1 of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb explore the delicate balance of expectations with learning ex…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Shifting the Perspective on Summer Learning
Season 1 Episode 19
Is your child's brain melting this summer? It doesn't have to! In this eye-opening episode of Mindshift, we dive into the world of summer learning with library dynamo Kelly Warehime. Forget boring wo…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Shifting the Perspective on Digital Life (Teen POV)
Season 1 Episode 18
In this candid conversation, Mindshift welcomes high school students Taylor and Jacquelynn who pull back the curtain on Gen Z's digital reality. Discover which platforms today's teens actually use, w…
Published on 5 months ago
Shifting the Perspective on Neurodiversity
Season 1 Episode 17
What if your child's different way of thinking isn't something to fix, but something to celebrate? In this enlightening episode of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb explore neurodiversity with spe…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago