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Stuck in the Middle #210: Holiday Juggling Tips for Caregivers + Our New Community 🧡

Stuck in the Middle Newsletter #210

Date: Monday, September 1, 2025

Juggling Holidays When You Care for Parents & Kids

For those of us in the sandwich generation—balancing care for aging parents with raising kids—holidays can feel overwhelming. Here are expert-backed strategies to help you find grace amid the chaos:

1. Plan ahead & simplify
Create a shared calendar to align work, caregiving, and family events. Finish key tasks early to reduce last-minute pressure. SkoolCarespring+10Next Step 4 ADHD+10Adelaide Now+10Winnie

2. Be clear about your energy levels
Communicate your limits to family and set realistic boundaries. It’s okay to decline invitations or projects that will overextend you. CaregiverAtria Senior Living

3. Accept help & ask for support
Let others lighten the load—whether through hosting, errands, or caregiving shifts. Don’t be afraid to delegate. Verywell Health+15Atria Senior Living+15Caregiver+15

4. Adapt traditions & create new ones
Instead of big gatherings, opt for smaller, meaningful moments like reminiscing over photo albums, listening to music, or reading stories together. Atria Senior LivingButler Hospital

5. Schedule respite breaks
Short breaks—even just for a walk or quiet time—can help you recharge. If possible, arrange for respite care or shifts with co‑caregivers. Carespring+6Butler Hospital+6Alzheimer's Society Forum+6

6. Manage holiday meals thoughtfully
Adjust mealtime for your parent’s needs—serve easier‑to‑eat foods, time meals to align with their usual schedule, and plan exits if gatherings become tiring. Atria Senior Living+4Harvard Health+4AgingCare+4

7. Prioritize self-care to avoid burnout
Caregivers often spread themselves too thin. Sleep, exercise, mindfulness, or even therapy can help maintain your resilience. AgingCareWikipedia

Why This Matters

You’re part of the “Sandwich Generation,” caring for both your children and your aging parents—a role that brings emotional, physical, and financial demands. Planning early and tapping into support makes a real difference. Adelaide Now

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Your New Resource: SKOLL COMMUNITY

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our Stuck in the Middle SKOLL COMMUNITY—a welcoming, private space where we can share challenges, trade tips, and support each other through the juggling act of caregiving.

👉 Join here: https://www.skool.com/stuck-in-the-middle-community-1730/about?ref=4956bcfb588b4962b89c23002360ff83

In Closing

Holidays don’t have to be perfect. They can still be joyful, meaningful, and manageable—especially when you plan, lean on others, and take care of yourself too. If you'd like us to dive deeper into meal planning, technology aids, or creative traditions next time, just say the word.

Wishing you peace, rest, and small, beautiful moments this season.

With warmth,
Stuck in the Middle Team

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