13 Times Kourtney Kardashian Proved Her Kids Come Before Everything Else

On the Best Part of Motherhood

Harper’s Bazaar asked the mom of three what her favorite aspect of being a mother is, and Kourtney responded, “Watching your kids grow every day—watching all the little moments. I actually think my favorite part is that you relive your own childhood — going to Disneyland and watching all the movies I watched when I was a kid. I have so many of the books we read when we were little—so reading all the same books again. It’s really fun — you almost get to be a kid again and do all those magical things.”

Parenthood is Her Priority

In April 2020, Kourtney shared on Twitter, “I won’t be live tweeting #KUWTK tonight, as I’m spending time with my kids while they are on spring break. I realize that a lot of the conversation right now surrounds my work ethic, and I feel like I need to just make one thing clear: raising children is a job as well.”

She added, “In fact, it’s the hardest and most rewarding job that I have ever had. I’ve decided to put my focus on my kids and my lifestyle brand, Poosh, which is all about finding YOUR healthy balance for living your best life. I don’t judge anyone who chooses a different route, and I hope that everyone can appreciate my choices as well.”

On Teaching Her Kids About Racism & White Privelege

In the days following George Floyd’s 2020 murder, Kourtney took to Instagram to write, “As a mother, there is a natural instinct to protect my children from anything that might make them feel sad or unsafe. The pain and suffering inflicted by racism is not a thing of the past and I bare the responsibility to speak with my kids honestly and often about it, even when the truth is uncomfortable. I have to make sure they understand what it means to have white privilege and to take the time to learn and discuss Black History, beyond just one short month out of the year.”

She continued, “I encourage other mothers to join me in using this as a learning lesson for our children, to allow our children to feel comfortable enough to come talk to us about anything. Allow conversation without judgment, and learn from our children too. We don’t know it all. My children sometimes ask questions that I may not know the answers to, so we explore them together. I’ve felt like I’ve always been on the right side of this, but I have a lot to learn and want to educate myself even more, so that I can be a better mother, a better auntie to my nieces and nephews, a better friend, and a better person.”

Respecting Others’ Parenting Styles & Choices

Harper’s Bazaar asked Kourtney if she had anything in particular she wanted to impart on Kim after she became a mom to North, and the eldest Kardashian sister said she did not, explaining, “Everyone has their boundaries and process, and I think she learned a lot by watching me go through everything first. Everyone has their own experiences, so I didn’t want to sit there and be like, ‘This is what you should do.'”

She added, “I learned from her as well. It’s such a cool process, just figuring it out for ourselves. I think we’re always teaching each other.”

Her Trick for Quickly Getting Out the Door With Kids

“I love [mother-daughter matching], and mother-son matching — sometimes it makes it easier to get everybody dressed and out the door,” Kourtney explained to Harper’s Bazaar. “The other day we were going to the movies and Penelope picked out a black-and-white striped dress, and it made it so much easier to pick a black-and-white striped T-shirt for Mason and a black-and-white T-shirt for me. Getting everyone out the door by myself, it takes a long time, so it makes it easier — and I think it’s cute.”

On Her Body After Babies

“I like to take my time and not try to put too much pressure on myself, but it’s hard,” Kourtney told Harper’s Bazaar of working toward her pre-baby body. She continued, “I think I forget every time — you give birth and you want your stomach to be flat again. It does take a lot of work, but I usually start slowly by going on walks with the baby. At certain times I take all three kids on a walk, and I have this stroller that they can all ride in and on.”

Penelope & North Remind Her of Herself & Kim

Harper’s Bazaar asked Kourtney how she and her sister Kim differ when dressing their daughters, and she explained, “Kim sticks to more neutral colors with North. With Penelope, I put her in more prints and colors. A lot of things Kim will try on North and realize they’re not her personality, like some super-girly dresses, so she hands them over to Penelope.”

She continued, “Both of the girls love shoes — last night North was over and they were fighting over shoes in Penelope’s closet and they were so cute. By the end they were sharing and trying the shoes on each other and having so much fun. It reminds me of how Kim and I were when we were little girls.”

Unapologetically Putting Her Kids First

The proud mom of one at the time told Parenting, “Mason comes first, and if that makes me unprofessional at times, so be it. Especially during the first three months, I didn’t care if I was late. We were on his schedule. Nothing is more important than Mason.”

On the Greatest Motherhood Lesson She Learned From Her Mom

“She really has shown me a balance between being a mom and having a relationship — she had such a great relationship with my dad. I think she does it all, and she’s really showed me that,” Kourtney shared with Harper’s Bazaar regarding the most significant lessons she learned from mom Kris Jenner in terms of motherhood.

She continued, “And she’s also shown me and my sisters how to celebrate life and celebrate holidays, and she takes so much pride, she’s instilled that in us.”

Embracing Her Girly Side With Penelope

Kourtney told Harper’s Bazaar, “I think my daughter actually influences my style more than having boys. I tend to dress more masculine with pants or shorts or flat boots, and she makes me want to dress more stylish, more girly.” She continued, “My daughter already tries on my shoes, and she plays with my makeup. It’s fun, but it brings out the girlier side in me knowing that I’m a role model for her.”

Breastfeeding Journeys Are All Different

“People always have something to say about how long is too long or not long enough to breastfeed,” Kourtney said, per People, continuing, “I think this is such a personal decision that it can only be made between each baby and his or her mommy.”

Keeping It Simple

When Mason was a baby, Kourtney embraced simplicity, telling Parenting, “People used to have babies in caves. If I don’t have something, it’s not a big deal.”

Her Life’s Purpose

The eldest Kardashian sister told Parents of motherhood, “It’s definitely my favorite role in life. It has changed me and made me realize there is nothing else I would rather do with my time. Being a mom is what life is about.”