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Kylie Kelce has opened up about how she and husband Jason Kelce manage childcare while balancing their busy schedules, explaining why they rely on both a nanny and support from their families.
Speaking on the October 14 episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, the 34-year-old podcast host discussed raising their four daughters, Wyatt, 7, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and Finnley, 18 months.
Kylie confirmed that the couple employs a nanny but clarified that the arrangement is limited to regular working hours rather than full-time, round-the-clock care.
"We do have a nanny," she said. "I always give a shout out because we couldn't do it without her." She added, "We have her during regular work hours and really nothing outside of that."
Kylie explained that she and Jason have demanding schedules but want to remain actively involved in their children's upbringing rather than depend on a live-in caregiver. "My husband and I have very busy schedules," she said. "We don't necessarily want a live-in nanny or someone who's going to be raising our kids void of us. That feels weird."
The couple also receive considerable help from their parents. Kylie said her parents, Lisa and Ed McDevitt, live just 15 minutes away and regularly assist with the children. "We couldn't do it without my parents," she said. "My parents live 15 minutes from us and they have helped us in every way imaginable."
Jason's parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, are also involved in the family's life. Kylie said spending time with both sets of grandparents helps reinforce the values she and Jason want to pass on to their daughters. "We find that those are the values that we were raised with that we want our kids to have, not just because we tell them that, but because we live it," she explained.
Kylie also discussed her decision to remain close to her hometown, saying staying near her family has allowed her to maintain strong connections with the community that raised her. She wants her daughters to understand their connection to the area through everyday experiences, including passing places where she once worked.
She added that feeling connected to their community can encourage children to give back, saying she wants her daughters "to feel empowered to be able to prioritize giving back."
