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In a house with two small kids, clutter was a given. Our house wasn't dirty, but it was full of things we didn't need — clothes that no longer fit, threadbare towels, unused kitchen utensils, toys we'd outgrown. The idea of throwing or giving away things you no longer needed felt wasteful and foolish, so she just kept everything. Even today, getting him to toss broken or unused items takes an act of Congress. My upbringing informed how I see clutter as an adultGrowing up in a house like this colored how I see clutter and cleaning.
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I grew up with older parents, and it ended up being the right choice for me, too. Advertisement"Why are you so much older than my friend's mom?" I grew up with older parents — my mom was 32 and my dad was 39 when they had me. I wanted to enjoy my 20s child-freeDuring my 20s, I wanted to focus on me. So when my son asked that question, I only had one answer: "I'm older because I waited until I was ready to become a mom."
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As part of the 'Sandwich Generation,' I'm caring for an older parent while caring for my kids. Finding a balance is difficult, but I'm trying to appreciate this time with my father and my son. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Balancing taking care of my dad and my son has been difficultAt the same time, I'm a 45-year-old working mom of an elementary school-aged kid — an older parent myself. And logistics aside, I sometimes feel as though I'm not giving either my son or my dad the full attention they deserve.
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