Balancing four kids, multiple business ventures, and law school, Kim Kardashian’s life is a high-wire act that often veers into chaos. On a recent episode of “The Kardashians,” the 43-year-old SKIMS founder opened up about the overwhelming demands of motherhood and work.
On the June 6 episode, Kardashian shared a particularly stressful day when she found herself hiding in a bathroom to escape the chaos at home while on a Zoom call.
“I had a Zoom interview at the house with all my kids there banging on the door, just screaming,” she recounted.
“I was literally hiding in a bathroom with the door locked. And I was just like, ‘I can’t believe this.’ I mean, I can believe it.”
The reality star’s struggle is relatable to many parents who juggle professional responsibilities with child-rearing, especially in the age of remote work.
Kardashian shares her four children—Psalm, Chicago, Saint, and North—with ex-husband Kanye West. Despite her usually calm demeanor, she admits that parenting has recently taken a toll on her patience.
“I’m open to anything at this point because I can’t live like this. I ran out of patience, and that’s what my superpower was, being calm and patient,” she said.
In a confessional segment, Kardashian expressed her desire to adopt a more disciplined approach like her sister, Khloé Kardashian.
“Sometimes it gets just a little intense. I want to be more strict like Khloé, but I don’t know why I have a hard time just saying, ‘No is no.’ I think I also don’t want to deal with the whining and the tears of not getting their way.”
Kardashian’s candidness about her struggles highlights the emotional challenges many parents face. “Managing four kids in a household when they’re not getting along and they all want different things. And I’m only one person,” she said. To cope, she sometimes resorts to dramatic statements to calm her children.
“I always say, ‘Okay guys, do you want me to just cut myself in half or in fours and a part will go with you, a part would go with you,’ and they look at me like, ‘No, don’t ever do that!'”
Kardashian’s approach is a mix of humor and desperation, revealing the lengths to which she goes to manage her household. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, even if it means dealing with tantrums. “I just have to be like, ‘I don’t care if you’re gonna throw a tantrum in front of everyone. The answer is no.'”
Kardashian’s experiences echo those of other celebrities who balance demanding careers with parenting. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has spoken about the importance of being a working mom and the positive impact it has on her children. Similarly, Ryan Reynolds has discussed how his anxiety has helped him become a more attentive father.
Single moms face immense challenges balancing work, childcare, and household duties alone. Financial stress, emotional fatigue, and limited time for self-care are common struggles. Despite these hardships, they often exhibit incredible resilience and strength, creating a loving and stable environment for their children through sheer determination and unwavering dedication.
Kardashian’s story also aligns with that of her sister Khloé, who has admitted to the challenges of caring for her kids without a live-in nanny. These stories shed light on the universal struggles of parenting, regardless of one’s fame or fortune.
Kim Kardashian’s candid revelations about her parenting challenges provide a glimpse into the reality of balancing a high-profile career and raising four children. Her openness resonates with many parents who face similar struggles, proving that even celebrities are not immune to the chaos of family life.
