The Working Daughter Manifesto
How do we do it all? This is how we balance eldercare, career, and life.
10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Working Daughter
Family caregivers cycle through so many different feelings in a day. Don’t add an extra loop to their emotional roller coaster – make sure you know the 10 things you should never say to a working daughter. 1. I don’t know how you do it. Neither do I. And you know what? If I stop to […]
Working Caregivers Feel Unsupported, At Risk
While American workers face great pressures trying to balance work and care, employers are not offering the benefits these caregivers want. As a result, working caregivers often feel unsupported, and in many cases, at risk, at work, according to a new report from the Harvard Business School Project on Managing the Future of Work. The […]
6 Workplace Habits Working Daughters Should Eliminate
Job security is a major concern for working daughters. We worry about the impact our caregiving responsibilities are having on our careers. We worry that our managers and coworkers think we are unreliable. We worry that our jobs are interfering with our ability to care. The stress can be palpable. To minimize both your concerns, […]
How to Initiate Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents
Initiating certain conversations with our aging parents can be intimidating. Whether the topic is giving up driving, moving to a senior living community, accepting more help, or adhering to doctor’s orders, just thinking about broaching the topic can make us want to bury our heads in the sand like an ostrich. But when it comes […]
5 Tips for Choosing How to Spend Your Time When Your Life is Overloaded
If you are a member of the sandwich generation, one of the millions of women raising kids, caring for an aging parent, and trying to earn a living, your life is a series of constant choices. Choices that often feel impossible to make. Stay late and finish your work or squeeze in a visit at […]
Britney Spears Latest Celeb to Pause Work For a Parent
Singer Britney Spears today announced that she is taking an indefinite work hiatus and will not perform her new show so she can focus on her family. Her father is recuperating from a serious illness. At 66 James Spears is hardly elderly. Still, Spears announcement is the latest in a string of celebrities publicly discussing […]
Kathy Griffin Shares Mother Has Dementia in Heartfelt Twitter Thread
In a series of raw and moving tweets, comedienne Kathy Griffin yesterday shared the news that her mother Maggie Griffin has dementia. The two starred together on the reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. Griffin said September was the last time, “I was able to have a proper/coherent conversation with her.” Talking […]
5 Things To Do in January if You Are Caring for an Aging Parent
We love January. It’s the do-over month. A time to get the proverbial house in order. And if you are caring for an aging parent, the literal house too. January is a great time to assess your parent’s situation and set them, and you, up for success in 2019. Here are 5 things to do […]
5 Things Successful Women Do in January
Do you have visions of a new year, new you? January feels so full of hope, doesn’t it? Well stop dreaming of a good year and start doing. Here are 5 things successful women do in January to set the tone for a good year – and you can do too! 1. Clean out their […]
7 Things To Do in January for a Successful 2019 at Work
January is a working woman’s back-to-school – a clean slate. Think new outfit, new office supplies, and better study – or work, habits. Use this month wisely to prepare for a successful year at work – no matter what curve balls life throws you in the coming months. Here are 7 things to do in […]
4 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
Happy New Year! Resolutions are so easy to make but so damn challenging to keep. Not to worry. Here are 4 resolutions that will help you hit the reset button, and, that you will be able to stick to well past January 31. 1. Practice gratitude. Research shows that taking the time to acknowledge what […]
Working Daughter Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Working daughters, especially those balancing eldercare, career, and kids, need to be super efficient with their time. So if you’re going to savor any of the sweetness of this holiday season, you need your holiday shopping to go smoothly. We’ve got you covered this year with our 2018 Working Daughter Holiday Gift Guide. There are […]