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 between siblings doesn't mark good parenting (and distance doesn't mean poor parenting), how developmental stages naturally shift sibling dynamics, and the surprising truth about what matters most in the long run—showing up when it counts. Whether you're parenting an only child, managing sibling rivalry, or wondering if your grown kids will ever be close again, this episode offers the permission and perspective you need.

"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, why reminders turns accountability into stress, and how social media actually helps them stay connected rather than causing harm. You'll learn the crucial difference between being supportive and being overbearing, when to offer solutions versus just listening, and why your teen's stress is just as valid as yours.

Whether you're navigating college planning, social media boundaries, or just trying to show up for your teen in the right way, these students offer the honest perspective every parent and educator needs to hear.

"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. Dr. Nanavati reframes ADHD from deficit to difference, highlighting the creativity and innovative thinking that often comes with ADHD brains.

Whether you're a parent questioning behaviors you're seeing or an educator seeking better understanding, this episode offers the science-backed perspective that changes everything.