Simple Farmhouse Life

The Farmhouse Edit: What Changes When Your Kids Grow Up | Lessons from a Mother of 11 | Sarah of Our Tribe of Many

September 28, 2026·1h 7m
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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 oldHow raising children into adulthood shifts your perspective on what truly matters in motherhoodThe process of designing and building a custom home with future family gatherings and grandkids in mindThe surprising ways homeschooling has evolved as older children graduate and confidence is gained in the processHow 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 waysReflecting on common misconceptions about big families and the deep connection that’s actually possible in a large householdWhen life feels overwhelming, change what counts as a “win,” and reminds yourself that steady, imperfect progress still adds upThe value of tuning out online noise and finding wisdom from trusted voices and real-life communityWhy mothers can trust their God-given instincts rather than chasing every new parenting philosophyView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTSarah of Our Tribe of Many | Website | Instagram | YouTubeLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?&nbsp;A guest you’d like me to interview?&nbsp;Submit your questions and ideas here: <a href="http:

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