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Several recent books address caregiving with honesty rather than sentimentality.

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Ultimately, one of the hardest lessons for the sandwich generation is recognizing that love alone is not a care plan. Sustainable caregiving usually requires systems, support, boundaries, and community, not just endurance.

Hannah Bartz
Hannah Bartz
Hannah Bartz is a writer and editor living in New Mexico. She covers faith, hobbies, and parenting.

Mom Sets Toddler in Airport With a Sign She Can’t Read—10 Seconds Later, A Man Scoops Her into His Arms

Everyone but the toddler holding the sign knew what was about to happen...

Fat-Shamed Woman on Flight Praises ‘Hero’ Who Made Bully Switch Seats

"I could feel hot, salty tears coming down my face. I sat and cried silently... I was scrunching myself up against the wall as far as I could. All of a sudden, someone from behind us taps on the guy’s shoulder..."

School Principal Slams Dad for Taking Kids on Family Vacation—& His Response Is Perfect

This dad responded to her salty email with pure class—and his points are pretty hard to argue with.