When you think about improving your parenting skills, do you ever think about taking a solo vacation? While, that may not be the first thing that pops in your mind, consider the benefits for everyone in doing so. Think about it, are you the only one who may need a breather? Don’t worry, this will make you a better parent. Don’t believe me? Keep reading to learn how and why you need to take a solo vacation to be a better parent.

Key Takeaways:

• I used to feel guilty for leaving my kids behind for a few days, but looking back, I can see that was just wrapped up in the overall guilt that all single parents experience.
• My longest trip away from my kids was when I visited my friend in Vietnam. I was enormously apprehensive about traveling over 5,000 miles to leave them in the care of their father and grandparents for an entire week.
• There’s something about being away from my kids in this way — as in another city, another country or even another continent — that has a way of reinforcing the bond between us.

“I used to feel guilty for leaving my kids behind for a few days, but looking back, I can see that was just wrapped up in the overall guilt that all single parents experience.”

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