For some mums and dads, the thought of going on a vacation without your kids sounds like a far-away dream. However, it’s important for both you and your kids for you to take a kid-free vacation or staycation, even if it’s just a short overnight to start with.

You can then work your way up to longer periods of time apart from your kids as everyone adjusts. If you’re still not convinced, here are several reasons why it’s important for parents to vacation or staycation kid-free.

Why you should vacation kid free

You Need a Reminder of What You’re Capable Of

When you become a parent, the things that matter to you settle into the back of the line. It’s very easy to lose yourself in your family’s wants and needs, and sometimes you just need a small reminder of what you’re capable of doing on your own. Having a short time away from your children allows you to remember you.

You Need Adult Time

Once you have kids, it seems that every conversation you have revolves around them. For married couples, this can nearly double the amount of dissatisfaction they feel in a relationship because they don’t take time to connect to each other. A night or two with just the adults in the household can give you the time you need to reconnect and talk about non-kid related activities and interests.

You Need Time for Your Interests

Your kids naturally take up a lot of your time, and this makes it difficult to pursue your interests and passions. You’re so much more than just mum or dad, and a vacation or staycation can give you a few days to remember the things that you enjoyed before you had kids.

You Need Time to Recharge

Parenthood is all-consuming, and you feel like you’re on the go 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This can lead to low energy levels, resentment and burnout. Taking anywhere from a few hours to a day or two way from your kids gives you a chance to relax, unwind and recharge. We all know this is hard with mom guilt but it’s critical to ensuring the health and happiness of your family as a whole.

Do you need a vacation or staycation to reconnect to your significant other or simply recharge? If so, start planning one today! Your kids will get a few hours to play away from mum and dad, and you’ll get to relax and enjoy your time away.