The Power of Delegation: Hiring Help to Strengthen Family Bonds

This blog post explores how delegation can lighten your load of emotional labor, allowing you to focus on the highest priorities.

Doing It All

Each family member in your daily routine increases the number of places to be and things to do- exponentially. Family life in the 2020's feels like the busiest it has ever been, and we are all feeling that emotional labor. How do we do it all? The expectation on parents to manage home, kids, work, extended family and still maintain a sense of self is unreasonable. Roughly 60% of working mothers reported feeling overwhelm trying to balance professional and household responsibilities and some sources went as high as 79%.

How many days are you so exhausted from responsibilities that there's no energy to enjoy the evening? Have you heard of a family concierge?

Family Concierge- Could it be a solution?

Family concierges are professionals who assist with daily tasks, allowing families to focus on their priorities.

I want you to imagine a scenario: It's Tuesday and you have scheduled a concierge for 3 hours this evening. We pick up the groceries you needed at 3 for that recipe you want to make with the kids and prepped the ingredients while waiting for the kids to get off the bus. We made sure the kids have their homework done. We went ahead and packed their lunches for tomorrow. We folded that load of laundry and put it away just before you walked in the door. When you arrived home at 6pm we headed out but you enjoyed a stress-free cooking experience and a nice evening with your family. Luxury, right?

What would you like for a concierge to take off your plate? Take a look at your to do list. Is there anything on there you could delegate? A family concierge can arrange home repairs, meet the cable guy at your house, arrange a day outing itinerary, organize children’s activity calendar, take the car in for maintenance, prep a weeks' worth of family meals or handle grocery shopping. All crucial for maintaining peace of mind and family harmony but it is not crucial that you are the one to do it.

By hiring a family assistant, parents can reclaim valuable family time. According to surveys, families that use concierge services report an increase in quality family interaction. Instead of being loaded with chores, parents can spend time creating delightful memories with their children.

Concierge Assistant helping student with homework

Concierge: The Right Help?

It is essential to choose the right individuals for your family’s needs. A nanny, personal assistant, or gardener all have very different niche places in your family. Most concierges have specialties such as organizing, transportation, cleaning or real estate. Based on education and experience in household and childcare management our specialty is assisting the family. As career parents who have been in the weeds, we understand what you need.

Delegating your to do list means recognizing that, "it all has to be done... but it doesn't have be done by me".

Seeking assistance is a smart strategy for maintaining a happy life. Hiring a concierge is a shift in mindset from "how do I do it all" to "I don't have to do it all". It can change your life.