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Parents Losing Sleep Over Kids and Their Own Parents

Original: What keeps parents up at night? For many, it’s their kids — and their own parents

Many parents report losing sleep over worries about two generations at once: their children and their aging parents. Caught between childcare and eldercare, this 'sandwich generation' faces mounting stress, with concerns ranging from kids' health and screen time to parents' declining health and care arrangements. Commenters say the double responsibility leaves little time for rest or their own wellbeing.

Why now: The pressures on the sandwich generation caring for both children and aging parents resonate widely with parents currently juggling both roles.

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• What keeps parents up at night? For many, it’s their kids — and their own parents · Straight Arrow

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