Although it seems like all the Kardashian women are having babies nowadays, Kourtney K was the first sister to become a mom. The eldest Kardashian sister’s decades-long relationship with Scott Disick has been highly publicized, and so has the birth of all three of their children. The couple, who called it quits for good several years ago following the birth of their third child, have three kids together: sons 8-year old Mason and 3-year old Reign, and 5-year old daughter Penelope.
Like all of the Kardashians, Kourtney has some weird and strict rules when it comes to her parenting. Fans have been fascinated with learning how Kourtney runs her household, and how she always makes it look so easy. The reality star has never been shy when it comes to talking about her child-rearing practices, even when they include controversial methods like co-sleeping and toddler hair extensions!
“I think just to trust your instincts. I think we all have a mother’s instinct when we have kids, so just trust it and stay calm,” Kourtney has said about being a mom. “I remember when I was pregnant with Mason, my mom would always be like, “Why isn’t the room painted? Where is the crib? Where is this or that…” And I was like, “People used to have babies in caves; it’s going to be okay.”
Check out these 15 rules that you won’t believe Kourtney makes her kids follow! Which one are you the most surprised about?
15 Filming For KUWTK Comes Before School
In a family that has built their fortune around a reality TV show, it’s safe to say that filming is a priority for the Kardashians. But many fans are surprised to learn that filming is considered so important, that it comes before the kids’ education.
Multiple sources have confirmed both Kourtney and Kim go to great lengths to ensure their little ones are available for the cameras, including keeping them from school. Back in 2015, it was confirmed that Kourtney’s eldest son, then-5-year old Mason, was being homeschooled to better fit with KUWTK’s filming schedule.
“[Mason's] being homeschooled right now instead of being enrolled in kindergarten,” an insider explained at the time to Radar Online. “It has to be this way. He is shooting Season 11 of the show.”
14 The Kids Are On Gluten & Dairy-Free Diets
One of the best things about being a kid is being able to eat a ton of junk food without worrying about anything other than the taste! But it doesn’t sound like the Kardashian-Disick kids get to enjoy a lot of the normal foods kids their ages eat. Kourtney has admitted to keeping her children on strict gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
"I kept battling with myself back and forth. I do believe that we have one life to live and I would like to live it feeling my best,”
Kourtney once wrote on her website. "I have noticed a great positive change in behavior with my children when we stick to a gluten-free and dairy-free diet." Sister Kim has also admitted to keeping her children on a similar, health-conscious diet.
13 They’re Not Allowed To Use The Word “Fat”
Teaching your kids body positivity from a young age is crucial for building their self-worth! But it turns out the Kardashian sisters go the extra length when it comes to teaching their kids about self-love. Evidently, certain words that have a negative connotation in regards to appearance are banned from the Kardashian household.
Kourtney once snapped at her mom, Kris, for using the word “fat” around her daughter Penelope during a KUWTK episode. “Do you think I look fat?” Kris asked her eldest child, who responded by saying, “Don’t use that word in front of my daughter, please.”
“There are so many conversations that we have without thinking the kids are listening,” Kourtney later said about the infamous scene. “I just don’t want to start getting anybody self-conscious. They say if a mother is confident about her body that the daughters are way more likely to not have eating disorders."
12 Kourtney Has Strict Rules About Electronics
Tons of parents nowadays are limiting their kids’ time spent on technology, like phones and iPads- and Kourtney is one of them. The reality star has been open about restricting how much her children are consumed with electronics.
“They don't really play with iPads at all," she has said. "We used to let them use iPads at restaurants, but rules evolve as kids grow and we learned that didn't always work for us. We want to be able to communicate and have conversations with the kids while eating together—so we try not to have TV or iPads out during breakfast, lunch or dinner."
Kourtney adds that there are no electronics allowed during bedtime. “We never have iPads during this time, which the kids don't even miss, since they love our reading routine,” she said. "Every family is different, but these rules work for us!"
11 The Kids Can’t Meet Their Parents SOs Unless It Turns Into A Serious Relationship
Everyone knows that Kourtney K and her baby daddy Scott Disick have had a super tumultuous relationship. About a year after their third child, son Reign’s, birth, the couple split for what looks like the final time. Since then, both stars have gone on to have romances with other people. But it turns out Kourtney is pretty strict about who comes around her kids.
Sources say Kourtney completely banned Scott from introducing the kids to his new 19-year old girlfriend Sofia Richie until she knew she would actually stick around, who he began dating last fall. “[Kourtney] thinks Sofia is too young to be a good role model,” a source told Us Weekly. “She insists that Scott has to be in a serious relationship for at least six months before introducing a girlfriend to the children.”
As far as the media is concerned, it looks like the kids have been introduced to her beau, Younes Bendjima. The jury is still out on whether the Disick kids have met Sofia or not.
10 The Kids Share A Bed With Kourtney
Most parents can’t wait until their little one stops trying to sleep in their bed every night… but not Kourtney! The eldest Kardashian sister has actually admitted that she enforces co-sleeping in her house. So, it sounds like all three of her kids pile into her bed each and every night. That sure must be cozy!
"Getting the kids to sleep through the night in my home was different for each individual child,” Kourtney has said of her controversial parenting technique. “When I had Mason, co-sleeping just kind of happened naturally. It’s what worked for all of us to get the most sleep, so I quickly embraced it."
She continued, "With co-sleeping, I didn’t have to get up out of bed to get the kids back to sleep whenever they woke during the night. It was easier when one of the kids woke up since I was right there. Co-sleeping just ended up feeling like we all got more sleep." Do you think Kourt has a point?
9 The Kids Re-Wear Each Others’ Clothes
Most kids get their sibling's hand-me-downs because it doesn’t make sense to spend money on perfectly good clothes. But in a family as wealthy as the Kardashians, you wouldn’t think they’d be making sure to pass down their kids’ clothes. But Kourtney does just that with her eldest son and daughter!
"With the clothes aspect […] I've kept a lot of Mason's clothes,” Kourtney once explained. “I'll even use them on Penelope as well, like little blazers, loafers, and some of his pants, even like a full suit and do a menswear like Saint Laurent look. I mean it's totally different obviously dressing them both, but I love when she wears his pajamas,” she added. “It's just those pieces that are so special that it's nice to be able to share."
8 Scott Doesn’t Let Penelope Wear A Bikini
Some parents have strong opinions when it comes to children’s’ bathing suits, and it turns out Scott Disick is one of them. Though the reality star is known for his wild partying ways, it turns out he’s pretty conservative when it comes to his kids. Kourtney was admitted that he hates it when their daughter, Penelope, wears a bikini.
"Yeah, [Scott] doesn't really have an opinion on the girls' stuff, except he's not into bikinis for little girls. But I am!"
the mom of three once admitted. Despite Scott’s hesitate, Penelope has been spotted countless time rocking a two-piece swimsuit. So we guess Kourtney had the final say on this matter. Who do you agree with on this issue- Scott or Kourtney?
7 The Kids Get To Dress Themselves
Given how obsessed the Kardashians are with their public image, we expect them to coordinate their kids’ outfits before going in public. But it turns out Kourtney is pretty chill when it comes to dressing her kiddos. Actually, she prefers it when they choose their own clothes!
“My son definitely has an opinion on what to wear,” Kourtney once said about her eldest son, Mason. “He gets himself dressed every day and likes to come out and show us his outfit, and we're not allowed to have a say in any of it.”
It turns out that Kim also likes letting her daughter North experiment with her outfits! "Every morning and every night is her time to shine," the celeb once said to the Vancouver Sun. "She can wear costumes, which she really loves. She wears wild pajamas. And then when we go out, she really just wears whatever I want. She makes it really easy. But we have that comprise."
6 Penelope’s Outfit Should Match Kourtney’s Outfit
Although Kourtney likes giving her kids the freedom to dress themselves, there have been times where she’s made sure Penelope’s look matched her own. Hey, who doesn’t like a cute mother-daughter duo?
"I'm totally down for matching outfits. My mom always used to match us,” Kourtney once admitted. “I think it's really cute and it helps me get dressed too, even if it's not exactly matching.” She continued, “If I know Penelope is wearing black jeans it'll help me. I'll be like, 'I'll throw on my black jeans!' It makes everything go quicker and it's difficult enough to get everyone ready and out the door — so I just use that as a guide of what they're wearing."
Do you think matching outfits with your kid is cute or a huge no-no?
5 The Nannies Must Call Kourtney “Madam”
Not only does Kourtney have strict rules for her kiddoes, but she also has them for her kids’ nannies! One of Kourtney’s former nannies spilled all to OK Magazine, going so far as to admit Kourt would lash out if she didn’t call her “Madam.” Well, that’s quite Diva-ish!
“She asked me to call her madam at all times,” the ex-nanny explained. “I once slipped up and called her Kourtney, and she threw a hissy fit. I never made that mistake again.”
Another former employee told the magazine that Kim K is even worse to her nannies. Evidently, their contracts come with a clause that says not to wake up Mrs. West under any circumstances.
It sounds like you’re in for a wild ride if you work for the Kardashians!
4 The Kids Don’t Get To Stick To A Schedule
With a lifestyle as crazy as the Kardashians, it’s no wonder their children have unconventional schedules. But Kourtney admits she’s learned to abandoned schedules altogether and instead takes a ‘go-with-the-flow’ when it comes to raising her kids.
“I was struggling with that for a while, wondering what is the best thing. I think you do whatever fits your lifestyle. Some people have things planned from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., which works for them,” she once explained about becoming a mom for the first time.
Kourtney went on, “But honestly, the best thing for Mason is just to be with me. When we are out, we just have so much fun. If we are cruising around, and he is napping in the car, it’s not the worst thing in the world.”
3 Kourtney Makes Her Baby Food From Scratch
Kourtney is serious when it comes to her children’s diets. The reality star has revealed that she makes all of her babies’ food from scratch so she’s completely aware of what she’s feeding them. Now that’s a conscious mom!
“I make my own baby food. My mom bought me this amazing baby-food maker, the Beaba,” Kourtney once revealed to Parenting magazine after she delivered her first son, Mason.
“I steam and puree fruits and vegetables, and they last for like four days. Mason pretty much loves everything. […] I have this great book called Super Baby Food that’s full of ideas. I should be on this Mason diet!”
Her mom Kris added, “Who knew she would be that excited about a baby-food maker? I bought her a million handbags, and I never got that reaction.”
2 Penelope Gets To Wear Hair Extensions
It’s no secret that the Kardashian women go to great lengths to maintain their looks. But it turns out that they also subject their kids to some ridiculous beauty in order to get them prepared for the spotlight- seriously.
Back in 2016, fans were furious when photos began circulating showing then-3-year old Penelope Disick and 2-year old North West sporting hair extensions. For some strange reason, their moms, Kourtney and Kim, though floor-length hair extensions would be cute on the little girls. Auntie Khloe shared several photos showing off the girls new ‘do, and fans were immediately outraged.
“Kardashians put hair extensions on 2-year-old North West and3-year-old Penelope Disick... Absolutely disgraceful,” one angry fan tweeted Another said, “North West has hair extensions? Do what you want as a mom, but 2 years old and already being taught that natural isn't good enough?” Would you let your kiddo rock hair extensions, or is that going too far?
1 The Kids Can’t Spend Too Much Time With Nannies
It’s no secret that Kourtney (like all of the Kardashians moms) relies on nannies to help take care of her kids given her hectic schedule. But the mama also has a strict rule that her children must be with her any time she’s not consumed with work.
“I do have help when I’m working. It’s important to have one person I trust, so I know Mason is taken care of,”Kourtney once said.
“But every time I am not working, he is with me. Even on an airplane, he is with me even if the nanny is also on the plane. Any time I can have with him, I am lucky to have.”
She also said she gets a lot of help from her family! “I also have a big family. Out of everyone, I call [Caitlyn Jenner] for help the most,” Kourtney said of her stepfather before she transitioned. “The best babysitter in the world, and a perfect role model for him. He takes Mason to the car wash for ‘man time.”
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