I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.
Tanya Mitra (not pictured) enjoys relaxing without her kids in tow during part of the summer.
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- Tanya Mitra's kids spend part of their summer with other family members.
- She said it was important for parents to be apart from their children and take time for themselves.
- As a couples counselor, she believes kids benefit from making memories with different people.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tanya Mitra. It has been edited for length and clarity.
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