Category: @Family

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  • Sibling Conflict Over Parent Care – How to Resolve Disagreements

    Sibling Conflict Over Parent Care – How to Resolve Disagreements

    Caring for a parent doesn’t have to divide your family – use the LOWER Method to turn arguments into clear roles, calm conversations, and a plan everyone can live with. Label what’s happening, Own your needs, Wait to cool off, Explore shared solutions, and Resolve with agreements so caregiving feels fair, supportive, and sustainable. Read more

  • Dealing with Denial – When a Senior Parent Refuses Help

    Dealing with Denial – When a Senior Parent Refuses Help

    Watching a parent insist they’re “just fine” is heartbreaking, but the LOWER method can turn standoffs into small, calm wins—label the denial, own your feelings, wait for cooler moments, explore options that honor their independence, and resolve with one tiny step. You’re not alone; with empathy, choices, and short trials, you can protect their dignity… Read more

  • When Boundaries Break – How to Set Healthy Limits with Aging Parents

    When Boundaries Break – How to Set Healthy Limits with Aging Parents

    Feeling torn between love for your parent and a life that never stops? Try the LOWER method to set clear, sustainable limits—simple scripts, shared care plans, and calm pauses that protect your energy so real care lasts. Read more