The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged adults — typically between 30 and 55 — who are simultaneously raising their own children and caring for one or more aging parents. If you’ve ever found yourself scheduling your mom’s cardiologist appointment right after your kid’s school pickup, you already know what it feels like to be squeezed […]
How to Minimize a Child’s Stress During a Hospital Stay
Whether it is planned or unplanned, spending time in the hospital can be stressful—especially for children—and the stresses of a hospital visit can negatively affect recovery. It’s important to prepare your child for the medical care he or she will receive and relieve your child’s stress. Here are a few ways to ease your child’s […]
