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Where’s the help for ‘Sandwich moms’? 

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I was in the middle of helping my mom out of her hospital bed to the bathroom when my son called and couldn’t find his cleats. Both of these tasks would have been manageable, except for the fact that my work email inbox had just passed 100 “unread” messages again. Each was occupying space in the back of my mind, and the word “drowning” kept flashing in front of my eyes, like a warning on a bomb that was about to explode. But the emergent and exhausting situation I found myself in, taking care of both the older and younger generation, doesn’t have a term for how you feel like you might drown or explode at all. Instead, we’ve coined the phrase “sandwich moms.” Or, even cuter, Lauren Wittenberg Weiner , PhD, author and business therapist in Tampa, Florida, calls it the “panini generation.” “The panini generation means pressures not just from above and below—parents and kids—but from all sides… I have two amazing kids, both of whom play competitive ice hockey (and frequently break them...
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50 Productivity Quotes to Motivate You to Do More Than Think

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Productive. It’s a word we use often. We may say, “I wasn’t very productive this weekend” or “the team needs to be more productive in order to hit our quarterly numbers.” But what exactly is productivity? It can look different for everyone. The productivity quotes we’ll explore below help us to examine the word from all angles, from personal productivity to productivity at work.  You may find fancy terms like inputs and outputs embedded in most formal definitions. But productivity is really just about using your time and resources as efficiently as possible so that you can accomplish everything you want or need to with less stress. It helps fill the gap between where you are and where you want to be. This is not just in the context of weekly to-do lists, but also when it comes to your long-term goals and dreams.  Of course, being consistently productive comes with its challenges (we’re looking at you, procrastination ). Yet this list of productivity quotes–coupled with a few...
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Listen Up: 12 Podcasts Shining a Light on the Entertainment and Media Ecosystems

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There’s no genre that podcasting hasn’t touched—especially in industries as fast, volatile and intriguing as entertainment and media. While anyone can pick up a mic these days, quality will always triumph over quantity. We’ve cut through the noise with a listening tour of some of the best podcasts about the entertainment and media industries. Slip past the velvet rope for a VIP experience to unearth some of Hollywood’s oldest secrets, brace for culture-bending trends and learn about the entertainment industry… without going to film school. Queue up a few of these selections, pop in your earbuds and tap play. 1. The Business Host: Kim Masters ( Puck ) Frequency: weekly Listeners love the lively banter and in-depth coverage of what’s happening in entertainment, complete with appearances by powerhouse guests such as director Ava DuVernay and Matt Damon. Masters, editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter , uses her industry insight to tackle topics such as the potential impact of...
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No More Ghosting: New Legislation in Canada Forces Companies to Respond to Job Applicants

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Entering or moving through the workforce, job searching can be both highly rewarding and unexpectedly frustrating. Few things lift the spirit like discovering the perfect new role, and few things deflate it more than never getting a response.  Some employers communicate quickly and openly, providing clear updates on progress. Others leave applicants waiting, offering no guidance and leaving many guessing about their status.  Ontario to require employers to respond to job applicants within 45 days Well, here’s a shake-up for this job-hunting dilemma: Ontario is rolling out new rules that basically say, “no more cold shoulders.” Starting Jan. 1, 2026, companies with 25 or more staff must get back to applicants within 45 days of an interview. Bonus: They also have to inform you if the job is actually being filled and whether AI is involved in the screening process.  Job postings must now clearly state the salary or wage range (no wider than $50,000 unless the top end e...
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These Nonprofits Help Kids With Disabilities Thrive

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Parents of kids with disabilities can face a lot of challenges, from caring for their child’s basic needs to carving out time to learn about their disability to navigating a complicated system of services. This is why nonprofits that help kids with disabilities are so crucial. These organizations provide much-needed services for children so they get what they need for their development and also get exposure to activities that may be more challenging for families to figure out on their own. As a parent of two children with disabilities, I’ve seen firsthand how families can benefit from some amazing nonprofits, including the two below. Sound Start Babies My younger son was born with hearing loss and fitted with hearing aids when he was a baby. He was the first person in our family to have hearing loss, something that is very common, since 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents. We didn’t know the best way to support him and, luckily, we were referred to Sound Start Babie...
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What Is Unretirement and Why Are More Retirees Heading Back to Work?

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Retirement has long been lauded as the promise of freedom after working your entire life— punching that final time card before triumphantly running through the finish line into an idyllic land of leisure where you can relax and do whatever you want. So, why are retired workers, who finally get a taste of freedom from clocking in, flocking back to work? There’s a term for this phenomenon: unretirement , which means “to return to the workforce after retirement, either by choice or necessity.”  Many factors contribute to unretirement on both a personal level and a more universal scale.  However, the Innovation Foundation’s survey, “ Unretirement: A Phenomenon That’s Here to Stay ,” cites “financial needs and personal fulfilment” as the top reasons why work beckons retirees back. Additionally, some retirees want to resume working to keep boredom at bay or to have access to regular socialization to minimize isolation. Colleen Paulson, founder of Ageless Careers , says when it ...
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Behind the Hustle: The Quiet Mental Health Crisis Among Small Business Owners

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By all appearances, Kim Rippy has it figured out. She’s a trauma specialist running her own practice, Keystone Therapy Group , and someone whose work doesn’t depend on social media. Yet when it comes to sharing her mental health struggles, she hesitates. Practitioners like her, she says, are often expected to “have it all together.” “I certainly don’t,” Rippy admits. “I’m a human with my own experiences and stressors, just like my clients.” It’s a tension many founders and professionals quietly wrestle with. A 2024 New Zealand study of 1,678 suicides over five years found that about 12% of cases—meaning 1 out of 8 suicides—were linked to work-related stress. A 2021 study conducted in Canada revealed that 56% of entrepreneurs reported weekly mental health concerns, while 3 of 5 said depression disrupted their ability to work every week.  The figures tell a dark story. There is a growing strain that endangers not only the well-being of entrepreneurs but also the stability of t...
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