Travis Barker on Parenting and Marriage in a Blended Family

Barker shares Landon and Alabama with former spouse Shanna Moakler and maintains a close relationship with stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya, while Kardashian is mother to Mason, Penelope, and Reign from her previous relationship. Together, the couple welcomed their son, Rocky Thirteen, in November 2023. Barker emphasizes that rather than imposing a rigid daily routine, the family allows different combinations of children to spend time together, fostering a sense of normalcy despite their public profiles.

Beyond their parenting approach, the couple maintains a strict rule for their marriage: they never go to sleep angry. Barker notes that even minor communication lapses, such as missing a text, are addressed immediately through accountability and apologies. This focus on resolution serves as a counterpoint to the more harrowing chapters of their recent history, including the emergency fetal surgery Kardashian underwent while pregnant with Rocky. These personal challenges, alongside Barker’s long-term recovery from his 2008 plane crash and subsequent addiction struggles, are chronicled in his documentary, Louder Than Fear, which highlights how the couple relies on presence and transparency to sustain their connection.