Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen (Image via Getty Images)Tom Brady’s life after football appears to be increasingly shaped by family rather than the NFL spotlight. The retired quarterback recently shared glimpses of a yacht getaway with his children, Benjamin and Vivian, highlighting the close bond he continues to build with them. At the same time, Brady and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen appear to be living separate lives while maintaining their connection through co-parenting.How Tom Brady is prioritizing his children after retirementBrady’s latest vacation offered another reminder of how much his priorities have changed since stepping away from professional football. The seven-time Super Bowl champion spent time aboard a luxury yacht with Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, sharing relaxed family photos before the children returned to school.One playful post showed Brady trying to ignore the approaching school year. “We’re not talking about school starting next week,” he joked.He later summed up the getaway with another lighthearted caption: “2026 Holiday maxxing. That’s what we’re calling it now…”The posts fit a broader pattern in Brady’s social media activity. Instead of centering his updates around football, the former quarterback has increasingly showcased family milestones, vacations and time with his children.That bond extends beyond Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also shares his oldest son, Jack, 18, with Bridget Moynahan. Earlier this summer, all three children joined him for a trip to Alaska, which he described as “the trip of a lifetime.”He also celebrated Jack’s graduation with an emotional message: “Schools out, vibes are high, just missing our super senior Jack… Can’t wait to celebrate your graduation with you.”For someone whose career once demanded an extraordinary level of commitment, these moments suggest Brady is making family time a bigger part of his life.What Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s relationship looks like nowBrady and Bündchen divorced in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, closing one of the most closely watched relationships in sports and entertainment. They have since moved in different directions, but their shared responsibility as parents remains.Bündchen has built a new chapter with Joaquim Valente, while Brady has continued to focus on his children, business interests and life after football.Reports have suggested that Brady and Bündchen communicate mainly when necessary for Benjamin and Vivian. That does not mean they have completely cut ties. Their children ensure they will remain connected, even though there is little public evidence of a return to their former relationship.Brady’s recent family posts also push back against the idea that the end of his marriage affected his closeness with his children. His vacations with Benjamin, Vivian and Jack show that the quarterback continues to make space for them.The contrast is striking. Brady once spent much of his life preparing for the next NFL game. Now, school milestones, birthdays and family trips seem to command more of his attention.For Brady, the biggest victory of this chapter may not have anything to do with football. It is the time he gets to spend with his children.