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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. […]

One of the questions I hear most often is: “What should I bring to my doctor’s appointment?”  Whether it’s for yourself, your child, or your aging parent, that moment before you leave thehouse can feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. Should you grab old lab results? What about that new supplement you just […]

Teaching Teens and Kids Real-Life Emergency Prep (While Supporting Our Aging Parents) We live in a world where our kids can grow a garden, run a business, and feed pets—all in a video game.They know how to navigate the on-line world, all necessary Wi-Fi passwords, and how to summon Siri and Alexa with absolute precision. […]

If you are the emergency contact for a loved one, read this. A few months ago, I was sitting with a friend over coffee, talking about new projects we were both working on. I shared a little bit about Caregivers Coffee and why I started it. She smiled and said, “That’s such a great idea… […]