#40 Home for the Holidays: How to Balance New Freedoms With Family Expectations

Hi crew! We did something a little different this week. In Sarah's "other life," she runs Lumate Academy, the training and education department for Lumate Health. (Check it out! LumateHealth.com) She recently sat down with veteran child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Anne Marie Albano to share tips with parents on how navigate their college freshman's first long visit home. If you're about head back and think your parents/caregivers could use some tips, make sure to share this episode with them!To get a "gist sheet" of the topics discussed:https://lumatehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lumate-Family-Balance-Tip-sheet-1.pdfTo watch the full webinar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZioQubLZBYFOR THE PARENTS:Are you a parent anticipating your teenager’s return home from college? There are plenty of resources about navigating your teen’s transition to college. But what about the other transition – coming back? The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, but it can also bring unexpected surprises due to your teenager’s newfound independence.   You might wonder, "Are the house rules the same? Did they struggle during their first semester? Should I ask questions about it? Can I handle the answers?” With years of clinical experience working with teenagers and young adults, Anne Marie and Sarah have advised hundreds of students and families through holiday reunions. In short, they’ve seen it all. Join them live to learn: The most common reunion challenges families encounter  Strategies to balance conflicting parent and teen priorities Advice for effective communication and support if problems arise Want to share your story, give us feedback or offer up an episode idea? Reach out! We'd love to hear from you. Insta:  @collegeisfinepodcastTik Tok: @collegeisfinepodcastEmail: [email protected] is Deadbeats by Rex Banner