The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide Caring for Parents, Kids, and Yourself

You're not just a parent. You're not just an adult child. You're caught in the middle—and you're drowning. Millions of adults are simultaneously caring for aging parents and supporting their own children, creating unprecedented stress that traditional advice simply can't address. If you're managing medical appointments for your mother while helping your teenager navigate college applications, you've entered the sandwich generation—and you need strategies that actually work for your impossible situation. Dr. Jennifer Lee's comprehensive survival guide offers the first practical framework specifically designed for multi-generational caregivers. Drawing from fifteen years of clinical experience, she provides realistic solutions for the challenges no one talks about: setting boundaries without guilt, managing family conflicts during crises, coordinating care across generations, and preserving your sanity when everyone needs you at once. Stop trying to be everything to everyone. Learn to create sustainable systems that honor your love for your family while protecting your own wellbeing. This isn't about perfect balance—it's about survival strategies that actually last. "Finally, someone who understands that caring for multiple generations isn't a temporary inconvenience—it's a life stage that requires real strategies and support." Your family needs you healthy and whole, not exhausted and overwhelmed. This book shows you how.