Day 12 – Why Family Vacations Matter

Today, I decided to lean into what’s working — and what’s not. So far, my YouTube Shorts are performing much better than my long-form videos. They’re quicker, more shareable, and easier to make consistently. So I filmed another one today, this time starting with a fun fact about how kids need vacations too, not just parents. Hopefully it connects emotionally and gets shared by moms and families who are just starting their summer break.

But I also started experimenting with something new: I’m now combining Midjourney-generated scenes with InVideo AI, instead of relying solely on stock footage. The old videos looked okay, but lacked soul. Now, by feeding more personalized visuals into the AI, the end product feels warmer and more branded. It's still early, but I’m hopeful this upgrade will improve quality and help boost views.

All I’m thinking about now is that next week we’re leaving for a month. I remember as a child, one of my favourite activities was taking the plane and traveling around the world. I’d like to share this with my precious little ones.

While researching, I stumbled on something worth sharing:

Did you know family vacations are one of the most powerful ways to bond and grow together? Here are 10 research-backed reasons why vacations aren’t just fun — they’re important.

10 Reasons Why Family Vacations Are Important

1. They strengthen family bonds.
   → 62% of adults say their favorite childhood memories are from family trips. (U.S. Travel Association)
2. They help children’s brain development.
   → Vacations stimulate “play” and “seeking” systems in the brain — key to emotional growth.
3. They reduce stress for everyone.
   → Changing environments helps kids and adults lower anxiety and improve mood.
4. They improve communication.
   → Shared experiences make space for more natural, honest conversation — and laughter.
5. They shape childhood identity.
   → Memories from family trips become part of how children view themselves and the world.
6. They give kids a break too.
   → Just like adults, kids need time off from routine, structure, and performance.
7. They help families unplug.
   → Less screen time = more real connection, creativity, and attention to each other.
8. They boost productivity later.
   → Parents come back more focused, kids return to school more regulated and recharged.
9. They create traditions.
   → Yearly road trips or weekend getaways become rituals kids remember forever.
10. They don’t have to be fancy to matter.
    → The key ingredients? Togetherness, fun, and a change of scenery.

So today’s theme isn’t just “content creation,” it’s about connection — both through art and through time with our families.

Here’s to more creative video experiments and more families making memories. I hope this inspired some of you to take an intentional break this summer with your loved ones!