When Spring Feels Like Too Much Spring is supposed to feel hopeful. Chicks are hatching. The garden beds need turning. Windows are open. The sourdough starter is bubbling again. Projects are waiting, closets need to be purged, and longer days are to be enjoyed. And yet… instead of excitement, you feel exhausted. If you are raising children while also caring for aging parents, managing a household, supporting a spouse, working (paid or unpaid), and trying to keep your faith and health intact, you are part of what researchers call the sandwich generation. And the truth is this: Sandwich generation...
The Sandwich Generation Burnout Is Real: 7 Signs You’re Running on Empty (and What to Do About It)
March 6, 2026 in Faith & Heart, Family Life, Marriage & Relationships, Raising Kids, Raising Parents
When Spring Feels Like Too Much Spring is supposed to feel hopeful. Chicks are hatching. The garden beds need turning. Windows are open. The sourdough starter is bubbling again. Projects are waiting, closets need to be purged, and longer days are to be enjoyed. And yet… instead of excitement, you feel exhausted. If you are raising children while also caring for aging parents, managing a household, supporting a spouse, working (paid or unpaid), and trying to keep your faith and health intact, you are part of what researchers call the sandwich generation. And the truth is this: Sandwich generation...
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When Patience Is the Assignment: Learning to Trust God in the Waiting
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Running Your Household Like Jesus
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The Financial Squeeze on the Sandwich Generation
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Talking with Kids About Tough Topics
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Back to School, Back to Reality: Finding Grace in the Chaos
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Meal Planning for a Family of Three Generations
August 11, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead Planners, How-to Guides, Raising Kids, Raising Parents, UncategorizedMeal planning is a lot like herding cats—except the cats are hungry, have dietary restrictions, and argue about green beans. If you’re juggling meals for a multigenerational household, you already know it’s part chef, part nutritionist, and part magician. Whether you’re cooking for kids...