The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
Martha Jackson
Home for the Holidays: When College Kids Return with Dr. Kelly Jameson
30 minutes Posted Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00 am.
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Why College Breaks Feel Tense
Therapist Joins And Sets Context
Fantasy Versus Reality Of Homecomings
Planning Anchors And Non-Negotiables
Curfews, Check-Ins, And Respect
Stocking The Pantry And Thoughtful Touches
Siblings, Spotlight, And Inclusion
Regression And Old Family Roles
Go-With-The-Flow Versus Household Needs
Teaching The Four Magic Words
Coaching Kids For Tough Questions
How Adults Can Show Real Empathy
Ditching Cliché Questions And Triggers
Conversation Games And Surprise Rituals
Rituals Equal Safety
Blending Tradition With Novelty
Final Playbook And Same Team
Closing Appreciation
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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 “per...