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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.
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Season Two's Best Advice for Parents and Educators
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May 19, 2026 |
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How Do I Help My Child Transition to Middle or High School?
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May 13, 2026 |
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Is Social Media a Real Career? What Parents Need to Know
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May 05, 2026 |
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What's the Most Important Parenting Change I Can Make?
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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How Is School Curriculum Actually Decided? What Parents Need to Know
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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How to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol: What Actually Works
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Understanding AP Courses: What Parents Need to Know Before Enrollment
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Why Family Conflict Is Actually Healthy: Raising Resilient Kids
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Life After Divorce: Rebuilding Identity and Finding Yourself Again
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How to Raise Environmentally Aware Kids: Starting Small at Home
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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What Are the Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder? A Psychologist's Guide
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Is My Child Being Bullied? How to Spot It and What to Do
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Is Less Homework Bad for Learning? What Teachers Want Parents to Know
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How to Raise Kids with Positive Body Image: A Therapist's Guide
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Is It Normal for Siblings to Drift Apart? What Parents Need to Know
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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What High School Students Really Need From Parents: A Student Panel Discussion
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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It's Not Laziness: What Parents Get Wrong About ADHD
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Why Period Products Matter for Student Success and Attendance
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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How to Help Kids Express Emotions: Art Therapy Strategies for Parents
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Balancing Academic Expectations: When to Push and When to Support
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How to Start a Difficult Conversation Without Making It Worse
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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How Do Schools Use Test Scores? Understanding Assessment Data
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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How Do I Help My Child Cope with Death and Grief? Finding Hope in Loss
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How to Manage Holiday Stress and Overwhelm: Expert Strategies
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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How to Set Boundaries with Kids Without Feeling Guilty
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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What to Do During Child Meltdowns: Teaching Kids Emotional Regulation
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Youth Sports Parenting: Supporting Without Pressuring Your Athlete
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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What to Do When Your Kid Says 'I Don't Care' About Homework
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How to Tell if a School Threat is Real: FBI Expert Explains
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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What Happens During a School Shooting: A First-Hand Account
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Parental Controls for Devices: Where to Start and What to Watch For
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Stop Fighting About Food: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Do School Cell Phone Policies Actually Work? Principal Shares Results
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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What Are the Real Dangers of Vaping? Medical Expert Explains
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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When Your Kid Struggles: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Why Your Kid Says 'I Don't Want to Go to School' (And What to Do About It)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Expectations
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May 21, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Summer Learning
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May 14, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Digital Life (Teen POV)
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May 07, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Neurodiversity
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Screen Time
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Money
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on High School
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Sleep, Listener Q&A
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Anger Management
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Separation & Divorce
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Offline Relationships
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Sleep
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Kindness & Compassion
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Punishment
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Academic Support
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Artificial Intelligence - Part 2
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Artificial Intelligence - Part 1
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on the Digital World
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Anxiety and Depression
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Shifting the Perspective on Healthy Lifestyles
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Jan 13, 2025 |