?Your son is always so sweet. I can?t get over what good manners he has,? a mom recently said to me at hockey practice.
I felt an immediate dopamine hit of parental joy. ?Thank you,? I told her. ?That?s really nice to hear.?
?You must be doing something right!? she chirped, heading off to the parking lot.
As I watched her leave, I felt my joyful flush fade.

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