Why Our Teens Care if We are Happy

As my kids’ summer vacation comes to an end I find myself wanting to soak up every moment with them. I’ve been putting off lunch dates with friends, trying to work when they are busy doing something else and telling myself all the things I do for me, like getting my hair done or talking for hours on the phone with my best friend, can wait until they go back to school.

But it’s been catching up with me and they are noticing.

This past week I’ve been feeling guilty every time I schedule somethi...