Kylie Kelce Reveals One Rule Her Parents Followed for All 4 Grandkids

Kylie Kelce disclosed that she and her husband, Jason Kelce, established a single clear rule with their parents upon the arrival of their four daughters, as reported by E! News ^[1]. The podcaster explained that she requested family members refrain from kissing the children on the face, head, or hands. “And everybody listened,” she stated during a Q&A for her podcast Not Gonna Lie, which was uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 26.

The couple, who married in 2018, welcomed Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley between 2019 and 2025, according to Us Weekly ^[2]. Kylie mentioned that she was not surprised by the respect displayed by the “Squad,” which includes Jason’s parents, Ed and Donna Kelce. “We have a good little squad. Squad understands the assignment,” she said. She highlighted that the grandparents acknowledged their role is to serve as “fun, loving grandparents and supportive,” rather than taking on the primary disciplinary role.

The roots of this boundary go back to the early stages of the pandemic. As Kylie told Us Weekly, their eldest daughter, Wyatt, was just six months old when COVID-19 emerged in 2020 ^[2]. “Being the germaphobe that I am... we locked it down pretty fast,” she recalled. This period required the couple to be highly cautious regarding travel and physical contact. “We actually made out like thieves on this one,” Kylie admitted, noting that they didn’t necessarily need to impose rigid boundaries because everyone already grasped the importance of health protocols.

Jason’s mother, Donna Kelce, has been transparent about navigating her new role as a grandmother. During a 2025 episode of the podcast, Donna shared her approach: “Let them do whatever they want. Within reason.” She recognized that while she tries to avoid being the “downer,” there are times when she must intervene and say, “OK, that’s enough.”

From Kylie’s viewpoint, Donna maintains an “amazing balance” with the children. The kids know that “DeeDee” is the source of sweet treats and undivided attention, including story time. “Whenever there is mention of DeeDee, they’re like, ‘Where is she? When is she here?’” Kylie observed. The excitement the children display when their grandmother arrives is, according to Kylie, “unmatched.”

The Kelces appear to have navigated the delicate balance between parental authority and grandparent indulgence with ease. By setting clear expectations early on, they enabled their parents to build strong, joyful bonds with the kids without undermining the parents’ rules. “Everyone understands the assignment,” Kylie concluded. “So, we really lucked out.”