@BetweenGen

Stories, practical advice & conversations for families supporting aging parents while raising the next generation.

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Joined August 2026
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At some point, many of us find ourselves raising our kids while watching our parents get older. That tension is why I started Between Generations. READ MORE: bit.ly/4ghYQxn
A few years ago, if someone had asked me whether I was caring for aging parents, I probably would have said no. Today, I'd answer differently.

ALT A few years ago, if someone had asked me whether I was caring for aging parents, I probably would have said no. Today, I'd answer differently.

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We ask our aging parents how they’re feeling. Maybe we should also ask: “Who are you spending time with?” As we get older, our social world can become smaller without anyone really noticing. Loneliness doesn’t always look like loneliness. READ MORE: bit.ly/47rwQSt
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I’m watching my kids grow up at the same time I’m watching my parents grow older. It’s a stage of life many of us experience but rarely talk about honestly. That’s why I started Between Generations. Watch our story: youtube.com/watch?v=u711JDvl…
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Talking to your parents about Power of Attorney can be uncomfortable. But having the conversation while they’re healthy and independent can make things much easier later. It’s not about control. It’s about knowing what they want. READ MORE: bit.ly/4isosJb
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Some nights, you just want the kids to finally fall asleep. Then you remember there will come a day when they won’t ask you to stay, read one more story or listen to one more thing about their day. One day, they won’t need you like this. READ MORE: bit.ly/4cD5UCg
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If your parents live close by, it’s easy to take it for granted. For many families, seeing their parents means flights, vacation days and sometimes years between visits. Proximity is a privilege. READ MORE: bit.ly/4qxBXt4
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I’ve watched Interstellar a few times, but this time something hit differently. While we’re busy watching our kids grow up, our parents are growing older too. Somehow, both happen faster than we expect. READ MORE: bit.ly/4gfKtJQ
How one of my favourite films changed the way I think about aging parents, raising children and making the most of the time we have together.

ALT How one of my favourite films changed the way I think about aging parents, raising children and making the most of the time we have together.

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