The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living21 Maj

When Home Doesn’t Feel like Home...Empty Nest Kids Return E138

Every summer, the kid who comes home is not the kid who left. And the house they're coming back to isn't the one they remember either. Rick and Clancy have navigated this seven times across two kids. This episode is what they've learned.They recorded this one mid-drive to Tucson, on their way to help Teagan move out of her apartment for the summer. Transition season in real time.The adjustments around time, roles, friends, and expectations don't sort themselves out. They have to be talked through.What to expect when your college kid comes home:-The house rhythms have changed. So have theirs.-Roles from high school don't automatically apply anymore.-Their hometown friendships may have cooled. Their college ones are running hot.If they call their college town home, brace yourself. It stings.Buy The Loud Quiet: Love, Laughter, and Life in the Empty Nest at https://www.theloudquiet.comBuy the book and you get three free bonuses:-Empty Nest Bingo Card-Video series: Empty Nesting - Living The First Month-Live webinar in SeptemberAlready bought the book? The bonuses are yours too. Head to https://www.theloudquiet.com to claim them.CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Recording from the Road 01:03 Seven Summers of Transitions 02:41 Set Expectations Before They Arrive 03:19 House Rhythms and Quiet Hours 04:03 Modified Rules for Young Adults 05:29 Roles, Chores, and Patience 07:29 Their Mental Snapshot Froze in Time 09:28 New Foods, New Interests, New Music 11:44 Hometown Friends vs. College Friends 14:56 College Trauma Bonding 15:47 When They Call College Home 17:33 Stories, Connection, Safe LandingIf this is your first summer navigating the return, there are a lot of parents in the same moment in the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

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