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Home for the Holidays: When College Kids Return with Dr. Kelly Jameson

The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)

Chapters
0:00
Sponsor Thank Yous
0:41
Why College Breaks Feel Tense
1:09
Therapist Joins And Sets Context
2:55
Fantasy Versus Reality Of Homecomings
3:39
Planning Anchors And Non-Negotiables
4:41
Curfews, Check-Ins, And Respect
6:38
Stocking The Pantry And Thoughtful Touches
8:23
Siblings, Spotlight, And Inclusion
10:12
Regression And Old Family Roles
12:15
Go-With-The-Flow Versus Household Needs
13:34
Teaching The Four Magic Words
16:48
Coaching Kids For Tough Questions
19:12
How Adults Can Show Real Empathy
21:12
Ditching Cliché Questions And Triggers
22:59
Conversation Games And Surprise Rituals
25:28
Rituals Equal Safety
27:27
Blending Tradition With Novelty
28:47
Final Playbook And Same Team
30:31
Closing Appreciation
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
Home for the Holidays: When College Kids Return with Dr. Kelly Jameson
Nov 20, 2025 Season 8 Episode 43
Martha Jackson

They’re home! The suitcases are in the hallway, the laundry’s multiplying by the hour, and your college kid has turned your quiet house back into a frat party. In this week’s episode of The Bubble Lounge, Dr. Kelly Jameson joins me to talk about the joy (and chaos) of having everyone home for the holidays — and how to manage it with humor, grace, and maybe a little wine.

We’ll unpack how to reset house rules without sounding like the warden, navigate sibling dynamics, and let go of those “perfect family movie night” expectations. Because at the end of the day, the goal isn’t control — it’s connection.

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