Being a parent is hard work and can take a mental, physical and emotional toll. Not only does parenting come with the added responsibilities of overseeing another individual’s well-being, but it also means less time to spend with your significant other. 

As much as you love your child, taking a break can keep functioning optimally. So, here are reasons why you should take a vacation without the kids!

Helps You Be a Better Parent

Although you may think that leaving your kids actually makes you a bad parent, this could not be further from the truth! Taking a break from the demands of parenting, helps you return refreshed and energized. Occasional breaks also help alleviate stress that otherwise gets taken out on your kids, so they’ll appreciate you taking this trip too!

Gives You the Opportunity to Connect with Your Significant Other

Once kids enter the picture, your focus–as a couple–can shift, from each other to being the best parents possible. From scheduling kids’ activities, helping with homework, feeding them and helping them bathe and brush their teeth, kids take up a lot of your time. This can leave you and your significant other with very little time to spend quality time together as a couple. 

Grows Your Appreciation for Your Kids

Sometimes time apart is exactly what’s needed to recognize how important and valuable your kids are to you. When we’re caught up in all the ways they can get on our nerves daily, it can be hard to see how awesome they are. Taking a vacation, without them, can remind you what you love about being a parent and leave your eager to return home to your little ones!