SheKnows editor-in-chief Kat Steinberg had a real sandwich generation moment recently: both of her parents were in the ICU while she was juggling childcare for her 12-year-old and, of course, trying to stay on top of work. It’s no joke, Steinberg says, to be in the middle, caring for both aging parents and kids that haven’t quite left the house yet. “Honestly, there are days I forget to buy myself groceries or even text a friend back,” she says. “My focus is always on making sure everyone else has what they need.”

The demands of being a caregiver are relentless, and during the holidays, the pressure seems to spike. “After my mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, my dad and brothers carried most of the burden since they lived nearby,” recalls Eileen Carty. “With three young kids, a fu

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