While happiness has always been a core topic in society, in recent years there has been an enormous focus on the How, Why, and Who of happiness. Academic research, conferences, books, articles, world graphs, and the electronic press have sought to help people seek meaningful relationships, meaningful work, and to improve self-care so they can up their “happiness quotient.” Research shows it works: Those who make these things priorities tend to feel more joyful. To date, most of these efforts have been focused on adults. Yet, when asked, most parents state their children’s happiness is of upmost importance. Parents can …

