Recent content by JeanBrown

@Paco Dennis Your description of your partner’s situation sounds so familiar — that constant pull in two directions. It really is a stage of life you don’t understand until you’re in it. I’m married, and my husband helps where he can, especially with the kids’ schedules. But when it comes to my...

@Gardenlover Thank you! I do have one sibling, but he lives a few states away and can only help occasionally by phone. Most of the day-to-day falls to me simply because I’m here. I’ve started involving my teens a little more, like you suggested — simple things such as calling their grandparents...

What you said really resonates with me. I can imagine how being completely “taken out” of the hosting role would sting, especially when you’ve spent years being the heart of those gatherings. In my parents’ case, they do get overwhelmed now, but they still light up when they’re asked to make...

I’ve wondered about that too, especially when my teens point out styles I don’t quite understand anymore.:ROFLMAO: What I’ve heard from them — and from some of their friends — is that a lot of it isn’t about attracting or deterring anyone. It’s more about feeling like they can express who they...

Being the “middle” generation feels a bit like being stretched in two directions most days.😵‍💫😵‍💫 My parents are in their late 70s now. Dad has mobility issues and Mom’s memory isn’t what it used to be, so they need help with appointments, shopping and keeping track of bills. At the same time...

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading a few threads here and finally decided to join in properly. I’m 52, living in the US with two teenagers, and I’m also very involved in caring for my aging parents. As my parents have gotten older, the holidays have started to look very different for our family...