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  The Sandwich Generation:   Would You Like Cheese With That? In today's world, many adults find themselves as part of the "sandwich generation".  This defines those who are caring for their aging parents, while also rearing children of their own.  This dual responsibility can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging.  It often leads to feelings of stress and overwhelm. As a Marriage & Family Therapists, I work with many people who fall into this category and because I do a lot of work with couples, I see first hand, how it can impact a marriage.  And I see the emotional toll this role can take on individuals, couples, and families.  Below, I offer some insights and strategies to help you navigate this uinque, difficult, yet rewarding phas of life. Understanding the Sandwich Generation The ter "sandwich generation" typically refers to middle-aged adults, usually between their late 30's and early 50's, who are "sandwiched" between the de

  My Brain Hurts:  A Discussion Around Decision Fatigue Many of you have probably felt Decision Fatigue and didn't even know it.  Working parents especially experience this problem, because they have at least 2 full time jobs - their actual paying career AND their full time job as a spouse and parent, let alone all the other roles they fill, such as friend, daughter/son, brother/sister, church member...the list goes on. In this week's episode of the Married & Confused Podcast, that my colleague and I host, we define and discuss decision fatigue.  I wrote this blog post as a compansion to that episode.  If you'd like to listen, here's the link.  https://podcastle.ai/show/married-confused-4B72/episode-16-my-brain-hurts-a-discussion-about-decision-fatigue-CC85 . What Is Decision Fatigue? So, what, you might ask, is decision fatigue? According to the American Medical Association, Decision Fatigue is, simply put, is a " state of mental overload that can impede a per