Sane, Savvy Sandwich Moms | CafeMom.com https://cafemom.com/series/sane-savvy-sandwich-moms Parenting, Baby Names, Celebrities, and Royal News Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:51:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://cafemom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-cafemom-favicon-150x150.png Sane, Savvy Sandwich Moms | CafeMom.com https://cafemom.com/series/sane-savvy-sandwich-moms 32 32 The Caregiver’s Time Machine: How To Future-Proof Your Sandwich Years as a Busy Mom https://cafemom.com/parenting/how-to-future-proof-your-sandwich-years-as-a-busy-mom Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:13:00 +0000 https://wpdev.cafemom.com/parenting/how-to-future-proof-your-sandwich-years-as-a-busy-mom Ah, the sandwich years — that special time when you find yourself simultaneously caring for aging parents and growing children. It's a delicate balancing act that requires the patience of a saint, the multitasking skills of a superhero, and the time-bending abilities of Doctor Strange. Navigating being a sandwich mom is not easy. Between managing […]

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]]> My Wife’s Mom & Boyfriend Didn’t Prepare Financially & Now They Want To Move In With Us https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/wifes-mom-and-boyfriend-want-to-move-in-with-us Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:15:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/wifes-mom-and-boyfriend-want-to-move-in-with-us/ We've always been raised to respect our elders and appreciate all they have done for us. There is likely nothing we could ever do to repay our parents for their sacrifices, but we'll do our best to show them our love and gratitude. When it's time for us to move out on our own, it's […]

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]]> Caring for Kids & Parents: A Sandwich Mom’s Survival Guide https://cafemom.com/parenting/sandwich-moms-survival-guide Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/sandwich-moms-survival-guide/ Ready to dish out some real talk about the wild ride of caring for both our kiddos and our aging parents? If you're feeling stretched thinner than the last slice of bread in the bag, you're not alone. Welcome to the so-called Sandwich Generation, where we're the filling that holds everything together! Let's face it […]

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]]> This Mother’s Day One Mom Is Sharing How She’s Managing the Burden of Being a Sandwich Mom https://cafemom.com/parenting/ways-to-help-sandwich-moms-ease-burden-caring-for-aging-parents Wed, 08 May 2024 10:13:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/ways-to-help-sandwich-moms-ease-burden-caring-for-aging-parents/ If you are a mom, someone has probably warned you at one time or another not to blink because life goes by so fast. As parents, we often find ourselves trying too hard to do it all and be all for our children. We're so busy we many not even realize the kids are no […]

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]]> How To Manage the Competing Demands of Motherhood & Caregiving as a Sandwich Mom https://cafemom.com/parenting/how-to-manage-demands-of-motherhood-and-caregiving-sandwich-mom Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:16:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/how-to-manage-demands-of-motherhood-and-caregiving-sandwich-mom/ Hey there, fellow sandwich generation sister! I'm here with a topic that's near and dear to my heart — the delicate balancing act of caring for both our aging parents and our young children. I know, I know, it's a lot, right? Just when you think you've got this whole parenting thing down, life decides […]

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]]> New Report Shows Women Take on Disproportionate Amount of Work When It Comes to Elder Care https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/women-take-on-disproportionate-amount-of-work-eldercare Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:08:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/women-take-on-disproportionate-amount-of-work-eldercare/ When it comes to caring for young children, women often find themselves in the role of default parent for many things. This can make the child-rearing years positively exhausting. And just when a woman feels like she may have a bit of relief as her children get older, she may find herself reaching the Sandwich […]

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]]> The Financial & Time Management Benefits & Challenges of Multigenerational Living https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/the-financial-and-time-management-benefits-and-challenges-of Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:15:00 +0000 http://cafe-mom-staging.local/the-financial-and-time-management-benefits-and-challenges-of/ For some "sandwich generation" caregivers, their parents may need to move in with them. This can be due to many reasons, including health issues, changes in their financial situation, or the death of their spouse.  With additional family members in the home, it can be overwhelming and challenging, but it can be mutually beneficial. We […]

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]]> 10 Tips for Having an Aging Parent Move In With Your Family https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/10-tips-for-having-an-aging-parent-move-in-with-your-family Sat, 04 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/10-tips-for-having-an-aging-parent-move-in-with-your-family/ If you have aging parents, you may be grappling with difficult decisions about their care and living arrangements. Many older adults do not want to spend their golden years in assisted-living facilities, so you might be considering having your parent move in with you. Although the time you get to spend with a parent in […]

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]]> 10 Resources To Use When Caring for Aging Parents https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/10-resources-to-use-when-caring-for-aging-parents Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/10-resources-to-use-when-caring-for-aging-parents/ When we are children, our parents seem invincible. Moms and dads feed us, clothe us, and love us through the really great times and the particularly tough days. There is nothing they can't do, and we think they will be around forever. But as we age, as much as we don't like to admit it […]

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]]> 7 Ways To Make Your Home More Accessible https://cafemom.com/lifestyle/7-ways-to-make-your-home-more-accessible Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://cafemomcom.bigscoots-staging.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-your-home-more-accessible/ If there’s one home renovation project everyone should think about doing, it’s making your home more accessible. Whether you have aging parents, a family member with a disability, a child on crutches, or anything else, it’s a good idea to make some home updates! Don’t worry, you don’t have to tear down any walls or […]

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