What Changes When Your Kids Grow Up | Lessons from a Mother of 11 | Sarah of Our Tribe of Many (Episode 312)

Parenting doesn’t necessarily get easier as the years go on, but the demands change. In this conversation, Sarah of Our Tribe of Many shares what life looks like as a mom of 11, from toddlers to young adults, and how her perspective on motherhood has transformed along the way. She shares their process of designing a home with future generations in mind, finding confidence in the homeschooling journey, and learning to release control as her kids grow into independence. We also talk about common misconceptions about large families, how to redefine your “wins” in overwhelming seasons, and the freedom that comes from trusting your God-given instincts over the noise of the internet. Join us for this conversation full of wisdom and encouragement no matter where you are in your motherhood journey!

In this episode, we cover:

• Sarah shares what life looks like as a mom of 11, with children spanning from 3 years old to 21 years old
• How raising children into adulthood shifts your perspective on what truly matters in motherhood
• The process of designing and building a custom home with future family gatherings and grandkids in mind
• The surprising ways homeschooling has evolved as older children graduate and confidence is gained in the process
• How parenting changes when your kids become young adults—shifting from managing their days to guiding their decisions, learning to trust, pray, and stay connected in new ways
• Reflecting on common misconceptions about big families and the deep connection that’s actually possible in a large household
• When life feels overwhelming, change what counts as a “win,” and reminds yourself that steady, imperfect progress still adds up
• The value of tuning out online noise and finding wisdom from trusted voices and real-life community
• Why mothers can trust their God-given instincts rather than chasing every new parenting philosophy

About Sarah

Sarah is a mother of eleven, homesteader, home manager and Jesus lover. Sarah has spent decades of trial and error, blood, sweat, and tears to get to this point where she feels confident sharing things that she’s known to help herself and others navigate the ups and downs of life. Specifically, she has a LOT of experience with kids of all ages, of managing large households, cooking from scratch, working a homestead, and much more.

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