Feeling a bit low or homesick is pretty much guaranteed at some point as students adjust to living independently at university.In this episode we share five tips to help you manage these dips and hopefully learn to thrive in your new life at university. We discuss:

• Why dips are a common experience in times of change.
• The transition experience and why we may feel these dips at certain points.
• What to do to help yourself survive through the dip and thrive on the other side.
• What to do when you feel that change may be necessary - when to quit and when not to quit.
• How your transition experience at university can become a helpful blueprint for thriving through future change and transition.

• How struggle and thriving can co-exist especially in times of transition.
• Why positive experiences are your friend at the moment, and how to create them.
• How savouring and gratitude feed our well-being.
• Why recognising your achievements and accomplishments is so valuable in times of transition.
• How putting your focus on relationships is important - we suggest a new project for you.
• Why thinking about what we do and what it means to us is so powerful in boosting our well-being.

• The 7 different forms of rest - which would you choose?
• The importance of, and how to build your rest mindset.
• How to notice and understand your own signals and needs for rest.
• Understanding what gets in the way....
• Identifying what kind of rest restores YOU, we are all different.

Welcome to the fourth episode for parents supporting students as they embark on their university experience. In this episode Elizabeth talks to Elaine Halligan, from The Parent Practice. Elaine shares her advice for preparing and then supporting our young adults as they make the transition from home to independent living. In this episode Elizabeth and Elaine discuss:

• When to start preparing your child for adulthood - you may be surprised by the answer.
• Ideas on how to prepare your child for adulthood.
• The boomerang generation and the shift in mindset needed about families and parenting.
• The impact of the empty nest on parents and Elaine's take on the challenge but also the opportunity.
• Advice on how to manage the return of your young adult for holidays.
• The importance of establishing your communication pattern with your young adult before they leave.

• Take time celebrate your achievements and successes.
• Learn about the value of savouring, why and how it contributes to our well-being.
• The value of prioritising the important stuff.
• Why checking in on progress is so helpful.
• The well-being bucket as a metaphor the the inputs and drains on our well-being and ability to thrive.
• Ten sources of well-being... which will you prioritise`?

• The transition process and why we all respond differently at different times.
• How taking a trip down memory lane can be helpful in moving on.
• Why recognising who else has had a part in your young adults story can be helpful for all.
• Why as parents it is time to allow our young adults to write their own story.
• The joy of taking some time for ourselves - finally-:)

• Why understanding your why is a source of motivation.
• What to do when motivation is lacking, but things still have to get done.
• Why knowing your strengths and skills is fundamental for getting organised and getting stuff done.
• What you need to think about as you begin to create a new routine for a new life.
• Some ideas for getting a plan in place.
• How you can turn this process into a fun social event where you all help each other and learn from each other to - a win:win for all.

• How to react to the call - be grateful they are calling you.
• How to respond so they learn from the experience.
• Why it is important to resist being the fixer and what you should do instead.
• The value of reviewing and learning from the experience.
• How to determine when the situation is really serious and you need to be hands on and fully involved.

Are you a parent/carer who has just said goodbye to your young person as they have headed off to university?We know it can be a bittersweet experience for parents and families. In this short eight episode podcast series we offer tips each week to help you manage this transition well for yourself and your young person. This week we talk about:

• How this is a period of transition not just for your young person, but also for you too.

• How you can help to boost your young persons capability and confidence.

• Some thoughts about how our parenting roles evolve at times like these.

• Why it makes sense to pre-agree communication frequency and method.

• The importance in taking care of yourself and doing something you enjoy for you!