Senior Living Move Checklist: What To Pack
Moving a parent to senior living is one of those milestones that’s both logistical and deeply emotional. Between coordinating movers, sorting through a lifetime of belongings, and trying to make a new space feel like home, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. This checklist focuses on the…
The Employers Leading on Caregiving: 2025 Best Places to Work for Working Daughters
From flexible leave to mental health resources, these employers understand that supporting working caregivers is no longer optional – it’s essential. Why do we need a list of Best Places to Work for Working Daughters? Because the face of the American workforce is changing. More than 38 million people are…
Managing Caregiver Guilt: Focus on Actions, Not Thoughts
When we are called selfless, and tireless; when people talk about our sacrifice; when we do a Google images search for eldercare and this is what we see: we think all other caregivers must be perfect. Clearly, every other caregiver goes about their busy and overwhelming day full of love and smiles and…
Caregiving in the Winter: 3 Things to Watch For
With snow in the forecast, we’ve got some practical and helpful reminders for keeping your family member safe in the cold, ice and snow.
3 Printable Vision Board Bingo Cards for Working Daughters
Happy New Year! Here at Working Daughter, we’re loving the new trend for setting resolutions and goals for the year: bingo card vision boards. These fun boards combine the creativity of a vision board, with the gamifaction of a bingo card and are the perfect way to make plans for…
From Resistance to Acceptance: 4 Strategies for Overcoming Caregiver Stress
Are you a family caregiver looking for resources to help you live a more balanced, intentional life? Become a member of Working Daughter to access our exclusive content. CLICK HERE to join. You will receive tools and tips, coaching, and access to a supportive community that understands the challenges of…
Caregiver Guilt During the Holidays
If life were like flying, in the event of a change in pressure, an oxygen mask would automatically appear in front of you. But alas, here on the ground we need to remember to reach for our own oxygen masks when life is overwhelming. Pressure absolutely changes during the holidays. Our already busy lives get busier with shopping,…
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Older Adults
Shopping for your older parent doesn’t have to be a challenge this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for something practical, something comforting, or you want to surprise and delight, the Working Daughter Holiday Gift Guide simplifies your shopping. We’ve curated our favorites here in order to save you time while…
Holiday Survival Rules for Caregivers
The holidays can be a whirlwind of expectations, obligations, and stress—especially for caregivers. But with the right mindset, you can flip the script and focus on joy instead of pressure. Here are some simple rules to help you navigate the season with less stress and more heart: Lower Your Standards.…
Home for the Holidays? 5 Signs Your Aging Parents Need More Help
Heading home for the holidays? Here are 5 signs your aging parents may need more help. The holidays are often a time when we notice changes in our aging parents that weren’t as obvious during phone calls or video chats. If you’re heading home this holiday season, keep an eye…
When Home for the Holidays Means Facing Hard Truths with Aging Parents
For many adult children, the holidays can be your best opportunity for checking in on your aging parents, observing how they are doing and addressing anything you may be concerned about. Here’s some advice on how to broach touchy topics like moving to assisted living, giving up a driver’s license, or getting…
Working Daughters in the Workplace: 2024 Report
Caregivers are transforming the workplace. There are more than 30 million people balancing the unpaid work of caring for someone over the age of 18 while also working a paying job, and that number is expected to increase. In fact, caregivers are the fastest-growing employee group, with 1 in 5 employees balancing the unpaid…
