Nearly 50% of Americans find themselves raising children while also managing the care of an aging parent. This is the “squeeze” of the Sandwich Generation. Challenges increased substantially for Sandwich Generation parents during the COVID19 Pandemic, and revealed the need for advance planning to prepare not only for financial strains, but emotional and professional strains, as well. Every family is different, but there are some common hurdles to consider sooner rather than later. “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving Inside the Sandwich Generation” shines a light on many of those hurdles, while offering strategies for moving from struggling to overcome those hurdles, to growing as a family in surmounting them; moving from surviving to thriving and building a legacy of love. Christy Yates':Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation" book opened my eyes to a generation that I wasn't even aware of and I believe everyone should know about. Christy is an expert who guides us through the challenges and gifts with practical and heartfelt information, tools, and resources that are invaluable." Kelly Mobeck, CPC, CEF Founder of Kelly J Mobeck Coaching "More often than not, the Sandwich Generation shift is usually an unexpected lifestyle occurrence that directly impacts family finances with no advance planning. The sudden transition can be very stressful and having immediate access to adequate and accurate information will minimize stress and assist with managing your new normal. Not only is the book filled with credible research, it is also a great reference guide for legal documents and financial guidance. Christy's book is the roadmap for anyone navigating this journey and definitely, a must-read if you have primary responsibility for an aging parent." Carol Hunter, The Money Mender "I love the way Christy Yates takes us on her personal journey as a daughter and a caregiver. She brings me to tears in her transparency about the difficult decisions and the need to choose between our parents and our children. In this timely interdisciplinary look at the life of a generation, Christy Yates advances a new and powerful paradigm. Building a Legacy of Love is a must-read for everyone to understand the phenomena of the Sandwich Generation. Renee Balcom, fonder and CEO Silver Lining Network Christy is the mother of two, now adult, children. She recently retired from over twenty years in education, most recently as a school psychologist. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology and graduate-level credentials in special education and school psychology. Prior to her career in education, Christy developed programs and services for at-risk children, young adults, women, men, and families. She was honored by the City of Santa Monica for her work developing a transitional housing program along with other accolades. She has presented at national and state conferences and now focuses on reaching out to caregivers, families, and those agencies and organizations that support them. She is a frequent guest on Podcasts and offers a variety of workshops to address the needs of children and families navigating family caregiving. She continues to write, blog and speak, and has resources on her YouTube channel.