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LEGO Classic Around The World Building Kit
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. Each Christmas, I publish Christmas Gift Guides. I am going that this year too but I am also going to publish some posts about a specific toy. This is the first one. One toy has stood the test of time when it comes to engaging the imagination of children – LEGO sets. The bricks in the sets help children to develop their fine motor skills. Playing with…
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Organizing Your Child’s Workspace (and Yours too!)
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. School’s in for a lot of the country! Let’s all start classes off on the right foot with some organization! One of the most important things for a student to have is their own devoted workspace; an environment where they can go and write or study without too many interruptions. This allows them to focus solely on their assigned tasks and not get distracted by the things…
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Will This Ever End? Keeping Focused on the Future
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. Caregiver burnout is a real thing. It can cause you to age prematurely and could lead to depression, anxiety and if you’re married — marital problems. When you are in the thick of the sandwich generation between ages 35-54, it may feel like it will never end. Hold on and stay focused on the future. Real Talk: Kids grow up Your children are as young at any…
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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living
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. Many cultures live in multi-generational households. In other countries, it is very common for generations to live together and benefit from the strength in numbers. In places like Japan and France, elder care is generally done at home within the family. Other locations like America often rely on assisted living facilities to help care for aging family members who often have chronic medical issues. Being Independent Starts…
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Getting Squeezed: Resources for the Sandwich Generation
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. Adulting is hard. Learning to be a parent is one thing, but taking on the responsibility of supporting your own parents… while parenting, is a lot. Even the most capable people find themselves in over their heads and overwhelmed by the pressure created by taking care of so many people. One of the biggest stressors is not knowing what resources for the sandwich generation are available to…
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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,…
