If you’re a parent, you most probably adore the job. You love your kids, and you love spending time with them. However, you will also probably have yearned to have a little time to yourself too. Not only is this absolutely natural (and shouldn’t cause you any guilt at all), getting away from the little ones and being something other than mom for a while can be good for you – and for them. Here’s why.
You Can Be Yourself
Whether you head out to the shopping mall to buy something just for you, or go on holiday without any children coming along, without any children coming along, you can be completely yourself, and do what you want to do and what suits your personality, rather than doing what needs to be done for your children.
Have Some Time Away
If you do decide to go away, look into suitable destinations that give you the best of both worlds. For a mix of relaxing beaches and a lively atmosphere, look into coastal destinations in Europe. Portugal, France, Spain or the islands close by are great options for a break. Consider looking into holidays in Menorca with friends or your partner.
This is such a freeing feeling and can remind you of what you are really like underneath all that parenthood. You might even decide that this feeling needs to be a more permanent state, and sign up for a class or take up a hobby so you can enjoy your own thing once a week or so.
Your Children Will See You As A Person
Whether they like the idea or not, your children need to see that you are more than a parent. It’s vital that they see you have a life away from them, and that you are an individual. Firstly, this will help them to treat you with more respect because they understand that you have thoughts and feelings, just like them. Secondly, it shows them that they can listen to their own passions, needs, and wants, and be their own person too. Although it may seem like a strange way of doing it, being away from your children can actually help them to develop more.
Everyone Can Benefit
You will absolutely benefit from taking some time out from being a parent, but something that should make you even more keen to do this is that it will benefit your children, too. It’s good for them to discover their independence and understand that occasionally parents will need their time, too.
Your Kids Will Leave
As much as you might not want to think about it, the role of a good parent is to raise children into adulthood, giving them all the tools and information they need to live independently and make their own lives. So, one day your kids will leave; they will move out and have their own homes and maybe their own families. If you haven’t done anything other than care for them during the time they’ve been with you, you’ll be at a loss as to what to do next.
You Can Be A Better Parent
If you can step away from things for even a short while (better still for a longer time) then when you come back again and put your parenting hat back on, you will be calmer, happier, more relaxed, and a generally better parent all round. Your kids are sure to notice the difference, and they’ll be happier, calmer, and more relaxed too.