Hooray for Spring! Spring is Here!
Spring is magical. There’s a buzz of renewal in the air, as days get longer and the air feels cleaner. Spring is more than a change of weather for parents. It’s a transition that brings relief and optimism after a long winter.
Spring transforms our daily lives in subtle yet powerful ways. This shift can make parenting a bit lighter, more fun, and more hopeful.
Here are eight reasons why spring is a season that brings relief to parents around the world.
1. No More Dark, Dreary Mornings
No matter what the season, waking up with children is a challenge. Winter is especially brutal. It’s 6 in the morning, but it feels and looks like the middle of the night. It’s demoralizing to tiptoe through a dark, cold house before the sun even considers rising.
Spring is here!
It becomes easier to get up in the morning with children or for school runs. Even the most grumpy of sleepers can be tricked by the sunlight pouring in through the window at 6:30 am.
Spring is a time when parents’ moods improve. The lighter mornings play a major role in this. Sunshine is a natural motivator, especially when it arrives at a time that was previously reserved for double-shots of coffee, yawns, and groans.
2. Goodbye Constant Colds, Hello Fresh Air
Sickness is a common problem for families with young children during the winter. It can seem like there is always someone in the home who is sniffling, coughing, or has a fever. Not to mention RSV or the terrifying croup bark in the middle night.
The spring marks the end of “the cold and flu conveyor belt.” Although bugs can strike at any time, their frequency and intensity decrease as temperatures increase. This means less need for tissues, fewer fevers at night, and fewer doctor visits.
Being stuck inside all winter is not good for you. Germs thrive in conditions of poor ventilation, recirculated heat, and lack of sunlight. As the weather warms up, we open windows to air out our homes and send those wintery vibes out the door.
Fresh air = fresh start.
3. Alfresco All (Because it’s just easier)
You’ll know why parents are so excited about the return of outside meals during spring.
Eating outside has many benefits, from backyard BBQs to spontaneous Picnics. The open air encourages kids to try new food, as there is less mess and more chaos. If dinner becomes a food battle, you can clean up with a garden hose or, better yet, your dog.
Picnics can be transformed into imaginative play sessions for toddlers and young preschoolers. Bring along some fruit and sandwiches. Also, bring your teddies for a tea party in the shade. This is wholesome and inexpensive fun that will create lasting memories.
Spring also brings back seasonal fruits like watermelon and cherries. These are perfect for sticky fingers outdoors.
4. Toilet Training Has Just Become Easier
You already know the importance of timing if you are in the middle of toilet training. Although every child is unique, there is one universal truth: Toilet training is easier in warmer weather.
Why? It’s easier to let your child run around in underwear, or even naked, when it isn’t cold. It’s easier to potty train them and for you to clean the occasional mess if they don’t get there in time.
It also means that you will have fewer accidents inside and less clothing to remove during an emergency. The mild spring temperatures are ideal for learning from mistakes, celebrating “first flushes,” and trying again.
Spring is the perfect time to get rid of diapers.
5. Less Laundry, Less Hassle
Winter seems to multiply your laundry, no matter how minimalistic your parenting style may be. Layers are essential: socks, vests and thermals; jumpers, beanies, gloves, coats and wet weather gear. Dressing (and undressing) children becomes an Olympic sport.
Spring is a time of simplicity. Dressing (and doing laundry) is much easier with sandals, t-shirts, and light dresses. After folding your clothes, you might find that you have a few minutes to spare instead of being under a pile of fleece pajamas and onesies.
This shift will also mean fewer clothing disputes. Children, and especially toddlers, are often resistant to being wrapped up in multiple layers. Fewer layers are better for the warmer weather.
The sun will do its best to dry your clothes quickly. You can now finally get rid of the indoor drying rack, which has been taking up space in your hallway.
6. Say Hello to Lower Bills
Winter can be hard on you and your wallet. Winter power bills are high due to heating systems, electric covers, lights that stay on longer, and the use of hot water.
But spring? The spring is like a reset for your utilities.
Your electricity consumption will naturally drop as daylight hours increase and heaters are less needed. Open windows instead of using heaters. Instead of using a dryer, you can use the sun to dry your clothes. You don’t need to keep the whole house warm for the little ones at night.
Lower power bills can mean more money for families who are on a tight budget. This could be used to treat themselves with spring festivals, family outings in the park, or even save for a holiday.
7. Less Cabin Fever, More Outdoor Play
Parents are almost unanimous in their answer to the question: more fresh air and exercise. No, the walk between your living room and kitchen does not count.
After being trapped inside for months due to bad weather conditions, children are bursting with energy. Parents are eager to get their kids out. Spring is the perfect solution.
The backyard feels like heaven. It’s warm, but not hot. Parks are drying up. When flowers bloom, insects buzz, and birds chirp, even a simple stroll around the neighborhood can become an adventure.
This is the perfect time to encourage independent play. Spring inspires creativity and movement. Whether digging in dirt, watering flowers, building forts, or running wild in their underwear, it is a season of fun.
Let’s face it, watching your child laugh while running barefoot on the grass is one small pleasure that makes parenting truly magical.
8. Night Duties Are Way More Bearable
Surprises can still occur, even if your children are sleeping most of the night. Many things can wake you up at 2 am. Night terrors and growing pains. Sickness, hunger, or sickness.
Winter can make these early mornings particularly brutal. As you stumble out of your bed, wearing layers and shivering, the cold air makes your breath visible. In spring, what about? The story is different in the spring.
The warmer nights make it easier to do night feeds, cuddles, or even emergency sheet changes. Your child will be more likely to sleep quickly when they are not cold.
Using heaters less will also improve the air quality in your child’s bedroom. Winter air that is too dry can cause congestion and lead to poor sleep. Open windows and mild temperatures in spring create a perfect sleeping environment.
Conclusion
The spring doesn’t arrive with all the excitement of the holidays or the planning for summer vacations. Spring comes in quietly, with budding flowers and longer days.
Spring isn’t about the weather for parents. Spring is about cleaner homes, happier days, healthier families, and easier mornings. It’s all about rediscovering joy in parenting, without the additional strain of illness, colds, or cabin fever.
Bring out the bubbles! Pack your picnic basket. Let your kids have fun in the garden. You’ve earned this.
Spring and all its beautiful chaos.
