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Let’s start having more honest conversations about caregiving—because the way so many of us have been carrying it is leaving us depleted, overwhelmed, and quietly resentful. I’ll say this first: some days, caregiving fills your heart. You see your mom smile when you bring her favorite tea, or your dad finally laughs at one of […]

Caregiving burnout is complicated and multi-layered. We all have different strengths and weaknesses—and sometimes, the parts we’re great at don’t protect us from overwhelm. As an Advanced Practice Nurse, I can organize medical information easily. I know how to ask the right questions at appointments, manage medications, and stay calm during a medical emergency. But the day-to-day […]

Why Sandwich Generation Caregivers Don’t Need to “Get Organized”—We Need to Carry Less It’s 2026… and if you’re caring for kids and aging parents, you probably already know this: The calendar changed.The mental load didn’t. Caregiving—especially for sandwich generation caregivers—doesn’t pause for New Year’s. Appointments still happen. Prescriptions still run out. Your loved ones still need you […]

There’s a shift that happens right around December 1st.The lights come on, the calendars fill up, and suddenly you’re not just getting through the week — you’re carrying December. If you’re raising kids and caring for aging parents, this time of year can feel less like magic and more like a pressure cooker. The school events. The work […]

Because peace of mind comes from feeling supported, not from doing it all. If you’re reading this between grocery runs or while waiting in the car line, I’m with you. Because being prepared (for the most part) still counts — and it might just be the key to a calmer, more grounded holiday season. There’s a moment […]

If you’re reading this while trying to remember who’s bringing dessert and making sure your parents have enough meds to last the busy week of Thanksgiving (especially if you’re traveling), you’re in good company. This is the season when grocery lists multiply, group texts explode, and the emotional weight of family caregiving quietly triples—especially for those of […]

Feeling like your holiday season is already in fast-forward? You’re not alone. But here’s something you might not have tried yet: asking AI for help.  If you’re already feeling reluctant, keep reading. It’s the middle of October — and if you’re anything like most sandwich generation caregivers, your brain is already doing laps.  I know […]

Halloween decorations are out, the mornings are cooler, and suddenly everyone’s talking about the holidays. It’s the time of year when life starts moving faster — school events, family gatherings, and end-of-year deadlines pile up all at once. And yet… this is also one of the best moments to slow down. Because while everyone else […]

A: If you’ve ever Googled “sandwich generation burnout” at midnight while your mind races through tomorrow’s to-do list, you’re not alone. Millions of us are caught in the middle — caring for aging parents while raising kids and juggling a career. And the question we keep asking is always some version of: How do I balance it […]

I know that feeling intimately — the one where you’re always moving, always “on,” even when nothing truly urgent is happening. Your body stays in perpetual motion: kids’ activities, aging parents’ doctor visits, work deadlines, meal planning, household management. Even when you have support, it can still feel like the mental load never stops spinning. […]