Parenting Challenges: "We might be handing off our car keys to our teenager, right, our newly minted driver, at the same time trying to wrestle keys from mom or dad because they shouldn’t be driving anymore."Title: Thriving in the Sandwich GenerationWelcome to another insightful episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." Today, we are thrilled to have Christy Yates, an accomplished author and psychologist, join us for a riveting discussion on thriving in the sandwich generation. Christy delves into the complexities faced by individuals who are balancing the demands of raising children while also caring for aging parents.In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and emotional toll of being caught between two generations, practical tips for maintaining well-being, and the invaluable benefits that come with involving children in the caregiving journey.Christy also shares wisdom from her book "Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation" and offers strategies for juggling responsibilities, fostering resilience, and creating a compassionate family dynamic. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate this demanding yet rewarding phase of life. Enjoy the conversation!How to Contact ChristyContact Christy Yates: Website: https://www.ChristyYates.comEmail: christy@cbyates.com Facebook: / christybyrneyates Instagram: / christybyates LinkedIn: / christybyates Twitter: / christybyates Bio:Christy is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, author, speaker, and coach. Her book, “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation” recounts her journey as a working mother of two who managed the care of her parents, both of whom had dementia. Now a retired school psychologist, she delivers keynotes, content, workshops, and coaching to support caregiving families. She is the co-host of “Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia,” a Podcast of AlzAuthors.com. Christy has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and credentials in both education and school psychology______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880
