Kim Kardashian remembers what it was like to be in her kids' shoes.
In fact, when her mom Kris Jenner and dad Robert Kardashian, Sr. split in 1991 after 12 years of marriage, she recalled the pair "being open" when it came to change in their family dynamic. And it's a sentiment that Kim strives to replicate with her kids following her divorce from ex Kanye West.
"Ultimately, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard," Kim—who shares North, 10, Saint, 7, Chicago, 5, and Psalm, 4, with the Yeezy designer—told GQ in an article published Nov. 14. "You want to be sensitive because they're just kids, and it's hard to go through no matter what age."
As the Kardashians star noted, "You have to make sure that you only go to a level that they can understand. It's okay to show a vulnerable side. You never go to a negative side."
However, Kim admits that she does allows herself to experience the full range of emotions.
"Just because I know how to manage my stress well doesn't mean that I don't feel the emotions," she said. "If I'm sad, of course I will cry and feel it."
Kim and Kanye finalized their divorce in 2022 after nearly seven years of marriage. And as she explained, Kim worked with a therapist for a short time period of time before their relationship ended.
"I do have a therapist that only deals in child psychology that I talk to to get parenting tips and advice," she explained. "Sometimes I feel challenged by parenting. But I have the best group of friends and we talk about everything together, so that to me is therapy."
Those closest to Kim also shared insight into the change they see in her following her split from the "Runaway" musician, noting a sense of renewed self-assurance.
"Not that she wasn't confident before," her sister Khloé Kardashian told the outlet, "but it's a different assurance that she has in herself. She knows she can do it on her own. She knows the power that she has within herself, as opposed to thinking the power was in someone else's hands."
And for Kim, that power is fueled by her faith.
"I look at everything as lessons," the SKIMS founder noted. "Things happen exactly the way that they are supposed to and take you exactly where you need to be. Even if it doesn't make sense at the time, it's leading you to a path."
Keep reading to keep up with her path of motherhood, namely her cutest moments with her oldest daughter North.
The mommy-daughter duo shared smiles during a fun day out on a lake in Idaho.
In February 2022, Kim posted a few sweet selfies of her and her firstborn donning matching pink PJs with hearts.
Like mother, like daughter! Kim and North shared matching face tattoos in Sept. 2021.
Kim wished her daughter a happy 10th birthday while sitting courtside at a Lakers game.
"My sweet special baby girl. I can't believe you're 10 years old North," she wrote on Instagram in June 2023. "My soul changed the day I met you and I love having you as my best friend. Thank you for making me a mommy. I love you so so so much and I will always be by your side forever."
The SKIMS founder shares an adorable video of herself doing North's hair.
Kim supported North as she dressed up as dad Kanye West on TikTok while singing his "Bound 2" song, which Kim originally starred in in 2013.
Two days before Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker tied the knot in Portofino, Italy, Kim and North were all smiles at a pre-wedding dinner celebration. The SKIMS mogul posted pics from the evening with the caption, "Best Date Ever."
"Good Night!" Kim captioned a sweet photo next to a smiling North in May 2021.
For this photo with North and Saint, Kim simply put a red heart a emoji in the caption.
"TWINZIES," Kim captioned this photo of her and North, posted in April 2020.
Kim and North matching yet again—this time with Kanye West sweatshirts!
North was Kim's mini-me in this adorable mother-daughter selfie.
Another day, another adventure!
"My bestie."
How cute is this pic of Kim and North on the tennis court?
"Girls day!" Kim wrote on Instagram.
The two celebrate Kim's brother's 29th birthday.
Like mother, like daughter! Kim and Nori wear matching braids for Kris Jenner's annual Christmas Eve party.
North's beautiful curls are on full display as she hangs out with her mama in an adorable Minnie Mouse outfit.
North looks so cute fresh out of the pool!
Loving this throwback to baby North!
The birthday girl looks super happy.
She may be at a fashion show, but North can't help but be cozy in mom's arms!
North has so many of Kim's amazing qualities!
Laughing!
Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...
XOXO
How fun does this mommy and daughter day trip to the zoo look? (Okay, and Dad!)
Even when she's working, Kim always has time and space for North!
There's always time for play.