051. Facing Your Parent’s Big Move: A Loving Guide to Downsizing

Are you part of the Sandwich Generation — juggling the needs of your children and your aging parents? If your mom or dad is starting to talk about downsizing, or if you’re already knee-deep in sorting through decades of memories and mementos, this episode is for you.

I'm going to walk you through five common challenges your parent might face as they prepare to downsize — from the emotional weight of change to the nitty-gritty of decluttering and settling into a new home. 

Whether you’re planning ahead or already in the thick of it, this episode will help you navigate this important season with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The emotional core of downsizing — and how to gently acknowledge it
2. A strategy for decluttering a lifetime of belongings 
3. How to plan a smoother move with floor plans and packing tips
4. Why acclimating to a new home takes time (and how to support your parent through it)
5. How to help prevent clutter from piling up again

And here's a gift for you:

🎁 [FREE Printable] Downsizing with Dignity: A Support Checklist for Adult Children Helping Their Parents Move
→ Includes questions to ask, items to sort, and supportive tips for every phase of the process. [Click here to download the checklist]

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