Moving to Canada With Family: The Part No One Warns You About

Caring for aging parents while raising children can leave you overwhelmed, guilty, and stretched as an immigrant thin in the sandwich generation. CanadaBook a Financial Clarity Call ➡ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbrokerIf you’re raising children while also worrying about aging parents, family responsibilities, money, grief, and the pressure to keep everyone okay, this conversation will feel familiar. In this episode, Kristina speaks with Chantel Escoffrey of The Sandwich Years and her daughter Kay about caregiver guilt, family caregiving, rebuilding your village, and what it means to be part of the sandwich generation. Through the lens of immigration, motherhood, and life in Canada, this conversation gives language to the hidden weight so many women carry when everyone seems to need them at the same time. Living in CanadaWatch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3&si=ut3tqQRtS2xwGT2PConnect with Chantel:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandwichyears• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichyearsConnect with Kay:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayje22Connect with Kristina:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/• Blog: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogSubscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Resource hub for immigrant families in Canada. Join our free email list.https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about⏰ Chapters ⏰0:00 - The Guilt Caregivers Carry0:59 - Meet Chantel and Kay1:23 - Growing Up Immigrant5:22 - Rebuilding the Village9:21 - What Felt Normal12:26 - Naming the Sandwich Years13:11 - Sandwich Generation Explained14:58 - Financial Stability in Canada16:38 - Caring Across Borders19:03 - When Village Feels Heavy21:22 - Building Your Own Village24:29 - Grandparents and Memories26:31 - Caregiver Guilt28:14 - The Children Are Watching29:01 - Kay’s Village Experience30:32 - Seeing Mom’s Heaviness32:37 - Moms Carry Quiet Pain49:04 - Rebuilding Is Part of It50:01 - Share Your Experience51:12 - What’s Coming Next#SandwichGeneration #AgingParents #CaregiverGuilt #FamilyCaregiving #CaregiverBurnoutSupport Us -------- https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadianAs Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help people feel seen, informed, and less alone as they navigate life in Canada.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. This video is not sponsored. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences shared are intended to support informed decision-making, not replace professional advice. Learn More - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about#disclaimer#canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada