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Simple Farmhouse Life

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

Simple Farmhouse Life

Lisa Bass

Home & Garden, Leisure

4.91.9K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

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 View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Sarah of Our Tribe of Many | Website | Instagram | YouTube Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you’d like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

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0:00.0

After having nine kids, it is very clear to me that all children are different with their personalities.

0:07.0

They learn differently. They're motivated by different things. Parents, imagine a school day built around

0:11.8

your child's needs and interest. It's possible with K-12-powered schools. You don't need to wait until

0:16.9

next year. You can make the switch to K-12 at any time and set your kid up for success.

0:21.7

K-12-powered schools are accredited tuition-free online public schools for students in kindergarten

0:26.6

through 12th grade. They've been a leader in education for over 25 years with their engaging

0:30.9

curriculum that supports individual learning styles. But this isn't like typical homeschooling.

0:35.4

K-12 has state certified teachers specially trained in

0:38.4

teaching online who use hands-on innovative technology to make learning interactive. And that's what's so

0:44.2

great about K-12 is the flexibility. Schools anywhere, there's internet access, whether that's from

0:49.2

the comfort of home or on the go to keep up with your family's busy schedule. See why more than three million

0:55.0

families have chosen K-12 to empower their students. Go to k-12.com slash farmhouse today to learn more.

1:01.1

That's the letter K, the number 12.com slash farmhouse. K-12.com slash farmhouse.

1:07.4

I love to and I always tell other moms who are overwhelmed or questioning things like,

1:11.8

you need to look to people that are ahead of you. And when I look to the ones ahead of me, I feel like the ones who've handled it best are the ones who are flexible to change all the time. When seasons are changing, they just do better. And I want to be that person. Like just, okay, it's changing. And I can grieve and let go of the past of how it used to be

1:28.9

but also I'm going to march forward with a joyful spirit to what's next my name is Lisa

1:35.3

mother of nine and creator of the blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse on Boone on this podcast

1:40.1

I like to talk about simplifying your life so you can live out your priorities I help you learn how to cook from scratch and decorate on a budget through this podcast and my courses simple sourdough in the simple sewing series. I also help people reach their goals from home through my business courses, create your blog dream and YouTube Success Academy. I will leave links to these resources in the show notes and description box below. Now let's get into the show. Welcome back to the Simple Farmhouse

2:08.8

Life podcast. Today I am talking with Sarah from our tribe of many. She's been on the podcast

2:15.8

before. Many of you know her and love her content.

2:20.6

This discussion is so encouraging. If you are an overwhelmed mom, a young mom looking for just

2:28.1

some perspective on what your future looks like and how beautiful it can be as children grow up.

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