Adding Flavor to the Sandwich Generation
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10 Screen Time Alternatives Kids Can Do on Their Own
The screen time alternatives for kids we’re going to explore don’t require you to be actively involved, and that’s intentional. So many articles on reducing screen time suggest activities like “play boardgames together”, which we love doing at home, but you can’t play “Sorry” and chop carrots for dinner. My real challenge with limiting kids’…
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How to Connect with Your Child (Even on Busy Days)
Life as a sandwich generation parent can feel like a blur. We have busy schedules and busy minds. I’m juggling a career, my kids’ needs, increasing responsibilities related to my parents’ care, my marriage, financial planning, appointments, and more. What about you? Our minds are managing the stressors of living and raising kids in a…
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Long-Distance Caregiving: Stay Connected and Support Your Parents From Afar
I got a call from Mom, the sounds of the emergency room buzzing in the background. Dad had fallen in the bathroom, and she’d found him unconscious. She called 911 and stayed by his side, whispering, “Stay with me, stay with me,” as she waited for the ambulance. In that moment, I wanted nothing more…
Welcome to The Sandwich Generation Blog
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and feel like you’re pressed between competing needs—school pickups, screen-time debates, your mom’s doctor appointments, and your dad’s new tech questions—you’re not imagining it. You might just be part of The Sandwich Generation, and this Sandwich Generation blog was created for you.
What Does “Sandwich Generation” Mean?
At its core, the term describes people who are caring for children while also supporting aging parents. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, about a quarter of U.S. adults—and over half of people in their 40s—are sandwiched between these dual responsibilities. It’s not just a catchy metaphor. It’s a real and growing demographic trend. Midlife caregivers are often raising young kids or still financially supporting grown children while also helping a parent over 65.
Growing up in New York, we called an oversized sandwich a hero, and honestly, that’s the perfect word for this role.
The Reality of Life in the Middle
Most members of the Sandwich Generation don’t live in multigenerational homes. But many provide financial support, hands-on care, or emotional labor that keeps life running smoothly for the generations on either side.
If you’re feeling the pressure, you’re not alone. There are millions of us. The sandwich generation is reshaping what family support looks like while doing much of it quietly and without acknowledgment. The work is real, demanding, and deeply human. That’s where this site comes in. You’ll find stories, tools, and encouragement to help you navigate life in the middle. Our generation may be overloaded, but with the right support, we don’t have to feel like we’re choking on our own sandwich. You’ve got this, and I’m right here with you.
Why I Started This Sandwich Generation Blog
The Sandwich Generation is reshaping what family care looks like, often without enough acknowledgment or rest. That’s why I created this blog: a place to find stories, resources, and encouragement for life in the middle. From parent-care checklists to family budgeting tips, from mental health insights to time-saving hacks, you’ll find tools that make this season a little lighter.
Our generation may be overloaded, but we don’t have to feel like we’re choking on our own sandwich. You’ve got this, and I’m right here with you.
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