Vice President JD Vance recently opened up about the “sacred time with family” he devotes each day — a few uninterrupted hours spent with his wife and children, despite the overwhelming responsibilities of his role. His message sends a powerful reminder that family remains a cornerstone, even in the most demanding careers.
Vance Shares His Routine on “The Katie Miller Podcast”
In the debut episode of “The Katie Miller Podcast,” Vance explained his approach to protecting time with his family:
“The thing that I try to do — and maybe this is good advice for husbands and fathers — is I try to take a couple of hours every day and make them as sacred as possible. Yes, if like a war breaks out, then sometimes you have to cancel even the sacred time. But we’ve been pretty good about making sure that I have at least a couple of hours with my family every single day.”
This sacred time, he said, is spent unplugging from phones, meetings, and the pressures of office — and just being present with his wife and children. According to Vance, that practice has worked very well for his family and himself.
Evening Ritual: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Vance described his typical day, emphasizing the evening hours as “non-negotiable” family time:
“We’ll typically, you know, again, I try to have 6:00 to 8:00 be that time where we have dinner together and just hang out with the kids,” he said. “Usually there’s something going on from 8 to midnight. And if it’s an easy night, you’re done by 10:00. If it’s a tough night, you’re done at 2:00.”
This window — 6:00 to 8:00 PM — becomes a “sacred time with family,” marked by shared meals and connection, despite what the rest of the night may hold.
Morning Rituals: Making Breakfast for the Kids
Another powerful moment Vance highlighted was preparing breakfast for his children whenever possible:
“I actually like to make stuff as much as I can because, again, when you’re vice president, you live in a bubble. I try to have as many of these rituals as possible that just remind the kids, ‘I’m still your dad.’”
In a role often defined by distance and security protocols, small rituals like breakfast become a meaningful way to ground his identity as a father.
Guarding Boundaries: Sacred Time in a Demanding Role
Vance was honest about the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries. But he also underscored that protecting these moments is a choice:
“If you don’t create boundaries for yourself, no one else will,” he implied, emphasizing the need for leaders — and parents in general — to intentionally protect sacred time with family.
Whether it means late-night calls or returning to the White House after the kids are asleep, Vance’s commitment to carving out even small, sacred windows reflects a deliberate effort to remain present.
A Message with Broader Implications
Vance’s words offer more than just personal insight — they present a universal message:
- To busy professionals: If the Vice President can find time for family, so can you — with effort and intention.
- To parents: Short, protected rituals — like shared meals or making breakfast — create lasting bonds.
- To society: When national leaders speak publicly about prioritizing family, it sends a powerful message about values and balance.
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