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The Sandwich Generation: Living In The Middle
The month of July is the National Sandwich Generation Month. The term sandwich generation refers to men and women supporting their parents and their children simultaneously. This generation of people tends to be middle-aged, 35-54, and still in the workforce. They are caring for aging parents as well as their own children. The term was coined by a social worker in 1981 who saw an increase in the number of adult children supporting their parents while also raising their own kids. This time of life can be exhausting and financially difficult. If you are experiencing an increased need to assist your parents as they age while having kids at home,…
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Staycation vs Vacation: Which Works for Your Family in this Covid-19 Era?
“The idea of having a staycation instead of vacation isn’t something new. However, in the post-Covid-19 era, families might need to rethink what kind of vacation plans will be more suitable.” The way that the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the routine dynamics of our lives is still unbelievable and sometimes even horrifying Take for example the case of a staycation vs a vacation. While many things now are slowly and gradually advancing towards their normal routine, the post-COVID-19 recovery phase is still in trial mode. As such, if you are considering the options of having a vacation as opposed to a staycation this summer season 2021, let’s discuss the best option…
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Day 13. Grateful for Your Family in All Their Beautiful Imperfection
Nothing can compare to the relationships we share with family. For some, family life means happy chaos, warmth and affection, and the freedom to be yourself. For others, family life presents some serious challenges to overcome. Most people’s families fall somewhere in the middle – love and support at some times, friction and misunderstanding at others. Having a family of imperfect people is perfectly normal and healthy! Families Are Complex The thing about families is this. There are always positive takeaways, even in the most complex relationships. In your family, are things always what they seem to be? Sometimes not. For example, in a family where the children were lavished…
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Day 11. To Be Positive and Present, Take Your Cue from a Child
To have an attitude of gratitude, and to attract more blessings into your daily life, you must focus on being present and in the moment. This is not easy for adults. Adults, women in particular, seem to be stuck in an endless planning and execution mode. This means we’re constantly thinking about what we did, and what we have to do. We have checklists to fulfill. That’s forward-thinking, or looking into the future. We also have comparisons to make and experiences to draw from. “When I did X, Y happened. So if I want Y to happen again, I’d better do X.” As you can see, we’ve trained our minds…
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Christmas Gift Guide Round-Up
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It’s November! 2020 is FINALLY nearing its end! But before we can bid adieu to this stressful year, there’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Christmas season to go. I have published several Christmas Gift Guides throughout November. But the real crunch time is now. I am going to publish a couple of round-ups of the gift guides to make them easier to access. Here we…
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How to Improve Your Child’s Digestion
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It can often seem like digestion problems don’t start until you are an adult, but many children and teens also experience issues digesting food. In some cases, it is from food sensitivities or allergies, like lactose intolerance, but in other kids, it has to do with what they’re eating and often how much. Here are some helpful tips for improving your child’s digestion. Know the Common Food…
