Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Health Promotion Perspectives 2228-6497 13 3 2023 09 11 Resources and transversal competencies to reconcile child and parental responsibilities: A mini-review of the impact of COVID-19 on the Italian sandwich generation 192 197 10.34172/hpp.2023.21 EN Aurelia De Lorenzo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3319-2400 Lynda S. Lattke https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3165-5021 Elga Zedda Emanuela Rabaglietti https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5286-3743 Journal Article 10.34172/hpp.2023.21 2023 06 29 2023 07 29 Longer life spans and the delayed economic and psychological independence of children mean that middle-aged parents find themselves caring for parents and children at the same period in their lives, at times this care may extend to grandchildren and grandparents. The type of care varies depending on each person’s need but also on the gender of the individual who looks after their parents while taking care of their own children. Cultural factors can also come into play. Complications in the lives of those who are part of the Sandwich Generation (SG) may arise affecting the quality of their time, their psyche, physical and financial situation. Having the necessary skills and strategies to cope with these complications is extremely important