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The Big Squeeze: Balancing the Needs of Aging Parents, Dependent Children, and You
The Big Squeeze Balancing the Needs of Aging Parents Dependent Children and You Author:Barbara A. Shapiro Your mother has a weekly doctor's appointment and depends on you to get her there. Your spouse, dissatisfied at work, brings all his troubles home. Your boss has given you a job to do and wants it done now. Your children want dinner, want a ride, want help with their homework. Welcome to THE BIG SQUEEZE.... — Today two-income families are the nor... more »m, childbearing is often postponed into the thirties and forties, longevity is on the increase. The family circle can sometimes seem like a trap. You are in the middle, and the physical, emotional, and financial stresses can be overwhelming. Now, here's a compassionate, commonsense approach to avoiding the Big Squeeze. Offering practical solutions to specific crises, this unique and remarkably simple 8-STEP PROGRAM can help you:
Set your priorities and reduce your pressures
Balance your family's needs with your own
Communicate openly and delegate responsibilities among family members
Discover all the community resources that you and your family have
And much more!
"A PRACTICAL AND SENSITIVE GAME PLAN...Written in layman's language, without intimidating or wearisome professional jargon."