Kim Kardashian Says She’s Basically Raising Her and Kanye’s Kids By Herself

Kim Kardashian is getting real about the challenges of single motherhood. The reality star and entrepreneur recently shared that she’s “basically raising four kids by myself” following her split from Kanye West.

Speaking on the Nov. 12 episode of the What in the Winkler? podcast, Kim opened up about being a mom to North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5, and navigating the demands of parenthood.

“Sometimes in the middle of the night, when they’re all sleeping in your bed kicking you and crying and waking up—it’s not something that I talk about a lot because I feel like there is always a lot of judgment,” she explained. “People always jump to, ‘Oh, but you have the resources to have nannies and help.’ And I just think that no matter what kind of help I have, basically raising four kids by myself.”

Kim described her hectic morning routine, noting how even the simplest tasks can be overwhelming. “Carpool this morning—I had five kids that I had to take. Everyone wants to leave at different times or wants different stuff,” she said, comparing herself to a “race car driver” making pit stops.

Despite the challenges, Kim emphasized giving herself grace as she co-parents and supports her children through life changes, particularly since her split from Kanye in 2022. “Ultimately, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard,” she told GQ in a recent interview. “You have to make sure that you only go to a level that they can understand.”