How a Nanny or Family Assistant Can Help Your Family This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness but they can also bring a whirlwind of stress, especially for busy families juggling work, travel, and seasonal obligations. At TLC Family Care, we understand how valuable support can be during this time of year. Whether you have a dedicated nanny or a versatile family assistant, the right help can transform your holiday season from hectic to harmonious.
First Things First: Nanny vs. Family Assistant
It’s important to recognize the distinction between a nanny and a family assistant:
- Nanny: Their primary responsibility is child care. This includes creating a safe, nurturing environment, managing routines, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and supporting your child’s emotional and developmental needs.
- Family Assistant: This role expands beyond child care to include household management tasks. If you’re asking your nanny to help with errands, organizing, or event prep, you’re entering family assistant territory and that’s perfectly okay, as long as expectations are clear and compensation reflects the expanded role.
Holiday Help: What a Family Assistant Can Do
If you’re looking to lighten your load this season, here are 5–7 ways a family assistant can support your holiday prep:
- Gift Wrapping & Organization
They can wrap presents, label them, and even help organize gift closets or storage areas. - Holiday Card Prep
From addressing envelopes to mailing cards, this task is time-consuming but easily delegated. - Decorating Assistance
Whether it’s setting up the tree, hanging lights, or creating festive tablescapes, a family assistant can help bring your holiday vision to life. - Errand Running
Picking up groceries, grabbing last-minute gifts, or dropping off donations—these small tasks add up quickly. - Party Prep & Cleanup
Need help setting the table, prepping snacks, or tidying up after guests? A family assistant can be your behind-the-scenes hero. - Calendar & Travel Coordination
They can help manage your family’s schedule, confirm reservations, and ensure everyone knows where they need to be. - Organizing Kids’ Holiday Activities
From crafting stations to cookie decorating kits, they can prep fun, festive activities that keep kids engaged while you entertain or unwind.
A Season of Support
Whether you need full-time help or just a few extra hours each week, TLC Family Care is here to match you with professionals who make your holidays smoother and more joyful. Clear communication, realistic expectations, and appreciation go a long way in creating a positive experience for both families and caregivers.
Let this be the season where you delegate with confidence and celebrate with ease.
The professionals at TLC Family Care personally assist nannies, babysitters and families in St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, Charlotte, Miami and Orlando to find the right childcare arrangement. Our mission is to provide a safe and personalized approach for families and caregivers to connect with each other that is not an internet search. TLC has worked with families, nannies, sitters, newborn care providers, and tutors for over 40 years and looks forward to working with you! To find great nanny and babysitting jobs visit us at tlc@tlcforkids.com or Call 314-725-5660.