Welcome to the Sandwiched Club.
We are parents of 2 lively kids (one with ADHD) and 4 awesome elderly parents (one with Dementia). Here we share our stories, our findings and our adventures as we navigate parenthood and adulting. Take a look and we hope you find the content helpful and interesting.
Here are some areas that we have gone through and hope you find insightful. Take a look.
Latest Posts
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Our Reward Chart Experiment: Earning Joy, Bit by Bit
When Madam Bacon and I sat down to talk about new habits over dinner, we decided: let’s turn good habits into something tangible with our children. We crafted a reward chart around key habits—reading, chores, exercise, screen moderation, nutrition, kindness, and celebrating successes. Every time the kids ticked off a positive action, they earned a…
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Master Focaccia, Size of NUS?
Just last week, Madam Bacon, Master Focaccia, Miss Carbonara and I were slurping down hot bowls of udon at our usual hangout. Out of nowhere, with strands of seaweed hanging off his chopsticks, Focaccia asked, “Dad, how big is NUS?” I paused, mid-chew. Not exactly the kind of thing I had in mind for lunch…
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Dementia and the Law: what it is like to be a Court Appointed Deputy
“Due to her old age, my mum appointed me (along with another relative) as a Court-Appointed Deputy (CAD). But what does that actually mean? What do we do? Let me share some basic pointers. For this story, my dad will be referred to as Mr. Butter and my mum as Mdm Wholemeal. I hope you…
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Dementia and the Law: When there is no Lasting Power of Attorney
My mum was most worried about what would happen if she passed away before my dad. So, she began the legal process to ensure that he would be well taken care of. This story is about what that process was like. For this story, my dad will be referred to as Mr. Butter, and my…
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The caregiver’s plight – when caring for someone with dementia
“This sharing focuses on the weeks following the dangerous incident my dad experienced. The takeaway from this story is that not all of us have the support or capacity to care for loved ones suffering from dementia—and that’s okay. It’s important to acknowledge those feelings and seek help when needed. For this story, my dad…
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