Alexandra Solomon
The Messy Middle: Protecting Your Emotional and Relational Health in the Sandwich Generation
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7PM – Mountain View High School Theatre
Nearly a quarter of US adults find themselves in the “sandwich generation”– simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising children or supporting emerging adults– a reality that brings profound emotional exhaustion, financial strain, guilt, and relational stress. Licensed clinical psychologist, couple therapist, and Northwestern University professor, Dr. Alexandra Solomon, will explore how this multigenerational caregiving uniquely impacts your marriage, family dynamics, and sense of self, often leaving you feeling stretched impossibly thin. Drawing on current research and clinical practice, she will provide concrete strategies for setting boundaries, building support systems, and maintaining your emotional wellbeing during this demanding life stage. Rather than simply surviving this chapter, you’ll learn how to protect your relationships, tend to your own needs, and even find meaning in the sacred practice of caring for multiple generations. This talk will help you move from constant overwhelm to intentional thriving– because tending to yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.
Jeff Selingo
Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right For You
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7PM – Los Altos High School – Eagle Theatre
Bestselling author Jeff Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges. Join us to hear Jeff share his insights on why elite college degrees turn out to matter less than you think, why many parents and students are choosing value over prestige, and how to make sure the degree really pays off.
Jeff will discuss what good teaching really looks like in college, and how to find places that prioritize it. Using extensive data, Jeff has assembled a list of 75 colleges where the acceptance rates are accessible and where students thrive to help focus your search for quality accessible and affordable choices.
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Alexandra Solomon
The Messy Middle: Protecting Your Emotional and Relational Health in the Sandwich Generation
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 7PM | Mountain View High School Theatre
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