Sandwiched Caregivers: Not Part of a Healthy School Lunch

I've been so busy getting my kids ready for school and then getting them settled into their back to school routine that I've had little time for much else. It's evident if you just look at the frequency of my blogging as of late. I feel overwhelmed and buried under the pressure at times.

Luckily, my woes were put into perspective after visiting with a young mother who was getting her four children ready to go back to school and caring for her mother who has multiple sclerosis and is completely dependent on daughter for her care. She is well connected with a church group who have rallied around her to provide support and childcare but the task of sandwiched care giving - caring for children and parents at the same time - is still overwhelming.

So, how can you manage the stress of being a sandwiched caregiver? How do you know if the stress your feeling is normal or if it's leading to disaster? Check out these articles from About.com guides:

Help Yourself Help Others: Caregiver Stress and Burn-Out

Back to School Stress

Back to School Resources and Tips

Common Causes of Caregiver Stress