Standing here on vacation, looking out over this glacier, I was reminded how much we all need to step away and catch our breath.

Parenting and work can feel like nonstop climbing — one steep section after another — and yet the view only opens up when we pause, look back at how far we’ve come and look ahead to where we’re going.

Taking a vacation is not just a break, it’s what keeps us grounded so we can show up better for our children and our work.