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📰 Stuck in the Middle — Issue #208

Monday, August 25, 2025

🧠 Big Thought

Being “stuck in the middle” between aging parents and siblings can feel like walking a tightrope. Add unresolved rivalry, geographic distance, or unclear expectations—and stress skyrockets. But you can turn tension into teamwork. This issue shares practical ways to work with siblings instead of against them.

📚 Reads That Help

1. Avoid Sibling Conflict When Caring for Parents
Smart strategies to divide caregiving roles based on ability, proximity, and availability.
🔗 https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/conflicts-with-siblings/

2. 4 Keys to Sibling Harmony
Define a common goal, divide responsibilities clearly, and respect each sibling’s role.
🔗 https://leanonwe.com/blog/4-keys-to-sibling-harmony-when-caring-for-parents

3. Family Caregiving & Sibling Conflicts
Why open, regular dialogue is vital to reduce resentment and confusion.
🔗 https://familycaregiversonline.net/family-caregiving-and-sibling-conflicts/

4. The Guardian: Sibling Clashes Over End-of-Life Care
A powerful read on how family caregiving can reignite old rivalries—and how to prevent it.
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jul/30/there-are-times-i-feel-i-hate-them-how-siblings-can-clash-over-end-of-life-care-for-elderly-parents

5. Kiplinger: Safeguarding Sibling Bonds
How to preserve lifelong sibling ties while navigating caregiving challenges.
🔗 https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/sibling-bonds-may-wax-and-wane-heres-how-to-safeguard-them

✅ Quick Action Steps

• Team Planning: Hold a family meeting (virtual or in-person) with a caregiving agenda.

• Shared Objective: Agree on what “best care” means before dividing tasks.

• Match Strengths: Assign jobs based on each sibling’s skills, time, and distance.

• Regular Check-Ins: Weekly texts or monthly video calls keep everyone aligned.

• Call in Help: If emotions run high, consider a neutral third party like a mediator.

🤝 The Stuck in the Middle Community

You don’t have to carry this alone. We just launched the SKOLL COMMUNITY—a private space where caregivers like you can:

✨ Share stories and tips
✨ Ask for advice from people in the same situation
✨ Get real encouragement in real time

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

💭 Final Thought

Caring for parents with siblings can either strain your bonds—or strengthen them. The difference often comes down to clear roles, honest talks, and shared compassion.

You’ve got this—and now, you’ve got us too.

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