by Ember Conley | Oct 1, 2020 | Ember Conley, Parenting
The pandemic has affected everyone in some way, but the so-called “sandwich generation”- those between the ages of 30-60, seem to be feeling the effects even more. This generation is tasked with the difficult burden of supporting both the younger...
by Ember Conley | Sep 8, 2020 | Ember Conley, Parenting
Understanding how to keep children calm during the COVID-19 crisis matters because it is hard on adults, but the difficulty increases even more for children. They don’t have the understanding of adults that can help them to cope with it. What can parents do that...
by Ember Conley | Aug 28, 2020 | Ember Conley, Parenting
While adult life revolves around work and family, it can be challenging to find a balance between the two. Some are people all work and no play, yet others fail to deliver as an employee because they are always running to their family’s aid. Being on either side...
by Ember Conley | Aug 21, 2020 | Ember Conley, Parenting
There’s no doubt about it, COVID-19 has changed a large portion of how we live our lives. Since the declaration of the pandemic by the World Health Organization, many schools and businesses have resorted to going remote. This means parents are working from home...
by Ember Conley | Aug 12, 2020 | Ember Conley, Parenting
The so-called sandwich generation is getting squeezed on both sides by the competing responsibilities of growing children and aging parents. Because of these dual pressures from the outside, sometimes members of the sandwich generation feel stuck. They may struggle to...