Parenting 102 is not about raising children—it’s about the season when the roles reverse, and you find yourself caring for the very people who once cared for you.
In this heartfelt and practical guide, Michael J. Arucan shares the journey of walking alongside parents through cancer, heart disease, dementia, and the countless challenges that caregiving brings. Blending deeply personal stories with practical tools, this book offers comfort, perspective, and strength for those in the “sandwich generation”—torn between raising kids and caring for aging parents.
Inside you’ll discover:
Honest stories of love, loss, and resilience from real caregiving moments
Quick checklists to help you recognize signs, prepare for tough decisions, and avoid burnout
Pro tips and “watch outs” drawn from hard-earned experience
Reflection points to process your emotions and strengthen your faith, family, and marriage
Family
Grief
Journey
Healing
Psychological
Identity
Memory
Protective
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help
Length1 hr 38 mins
Publish dateOct 7, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
4Chapter 11 - 15
2Chapter 1 - 5
5Chapter 16 - 20
3Chapter 6 - 10
6Conclusion
About the author
Michael Arucan
Michael J. Arucan is a storyteller devoted to exploring the ties of love, family, and legacy. His writing blends the drama of everyday life with the deep cultural spirit of Hawaiʻi, where the land (ʻāina) and the people are inseparable.
He is the author of the Echoes of the ʻĀina series, including Back to the ʻĀina, Whispers of the ʻĀina, Shadows of the ʻĀina, and Kai’s Return to the ʻĀina—emotional, character-driven dramas inspired by the sweeping intensity of Korean dramas and the heart of Hawaiian traditions.View all audiobooks by Michael Arucan
