{"id":765450,"date":"2025-01-30T11:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/?p=765450"},"modified":"2025-01-30T11:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:55:56","slug":"things-to-do-for-yourself-daily-sandwich-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/parenting\/things-to-do-for-yourself-daily-sandwich-mom","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Do for Yourself Every Day While Caring for Your Kids &amp; Your Parents as a Sandwich Mom\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Nothing beats the fulfillment that comes with maintaining a smooth-running home while caring for your <a href=\"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/parenting\/mom-shares-her-feelings-of-unexpected-summertime-guilt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">growing children<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/lifestyle\/10-resources-to-use-when-caring-for-aging-parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aging parents<\/a> &ndash; as well as everything in between. The advantages of multiple generations living together go beyond the practical, which explains the increasing popularity of joint living in the US.<\/p><p>Recent research, however, reveals that sandwich-generation caregivers &ndash; many of whom are sandwich moms &ndash; are more susceptible to burnout and stress than those raising only kids. Therefore, it&rsquo;s vital to prioritize self-care if you&rsquo;re one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37312495\/\">12% to 24.3% of Americans providing at-home care for seniors and children<\/a>. Here are five things you can do daily to nurture your well-being as you manage your home and all its occupants.<\/p><p><strong>More from CafeMom:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/cafemom.com\/lifestyle\/10-tips-for-having-an-aging-parent-move-in-with-your-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Tips for Having an Aging Parent Move In With Your Family<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing beats the fulfillment that comes with maintaining a smooth-running home while caring for your growing children and aging parents &ndash; as well as everything in between. The advantages of multiple generations living together go beyond the practical, which explains the increasing popularity of joint living in the US. 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