In this critical episode, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson sit down with FBI Supervisory Special Agent Brian LeBlanc to decode school threats and expose the online predators targeting our children.

Agent LeBLanc, who leads the FBI's Domestic Terrorism and Threat Response Squad, reveals why anonymous bomb threats are almost always hoaxes and explains why students are actually safer staying inside during threat assessments rather than evacuating. Parents will learn how to differentiate between real and hoax threats, why behavioral threat assessment is our best defense against school violence, and what warning signs indicate their child might be targeted by online predators. Most importantly, Agent LeBlanc emphasizes that having honest conversations with kids about these dangers won't scare them - they're already dealing with more than parents realize.

Whether you're concerned about school safety or worried about your child's online activities, this episode delivers the FBI-level expertise every parent and educator needs to protect kids in today's complex threat landscape.

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of school violence that may be sensitive for some listeners

What really happens when a school goes into lockdown during an active shooter incident? In this powerful episode, Dr. Christopher Villarreal shares his first-hand experience of a school shooting, when he was a third-year teacher hiding under his desk, unable to reach anyone, learning about the crisis through news reports on his laptop.

Now serving as Director of Communications and leading school safety initiatives, Christopher and co-host Dr. Deb Anderson discuss how school emergency protocols have transformed, what actually helps students and staff recover from crisis, and what gives hope for keeping schools both safe and joyful.

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 difference between what schools manage and what you can control at home - from iPhones and Androids to gaming consoles and Netflix profiles. He explains where to find parental control tools you didn't know existed, why that "downtime" feature matters for sleep, and the warning signs (like defensiveness or sudden mood swings) that tip him off when his own three kids are testing boundaries. No tech degree required - just start with the manufacturer's website and ask good questions.