If you’ve got a big family, you need to follow large family blogs full of advice and support. Here’s the perfect list with just what you need!
It’s a funny irony, but mothering a large family can be a lonely feeling.
It’s just not as popular as it once was to have a pile of kids. So finding people who can relate to your struggles can be…well, a struggle!
We sometimes hesitate to talk about our problems while raising large families.
Asking for advice or complaining when life gets hard feels like a privilege reserved for moms of 2.3 kids.
If you want an easy way to find your people, look no further than a large family blog.
It can be hard to find good quality blogs for big families. I’ll go out on a limb and say those Moms are probably so busy, they struggle to find time to blog.
So when you can find one of these rare gems, be sure to give them your support!
Sign up for their newsletter or follow them on Facebook. Encourage them to keep on blogging so we can continue to get tips, advice, and a listening ear when it comes to life with a large family.
Here are some great large family blogs that you need to check out.
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A List of Fantastic Large Family Blogs
Let’s begin with the blog you’re visiting right now! I’m Jamie, Mama of 6 little ones. We’re raising teenagers all the way down to infants!
You can learn how we manage our large family home here.
And be sure to grab this daily schedule, created to make mom life a little less crazy. 😉
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Messy Mom
Natalie has 4 children and offers community and motherly support with her blog.
Though she’s crazy busy with raising kids and moving, she found the time to send me some advice.
“Sharing is a good thing. It’s okay to share a bathroom, or bedroom, TV, or iPad. Just because you have a big family doesn’t mean you have to have tons of space and lots of stuff! The simplicity can bring you closer together as a family and it’s great for character building too.”
Gosh, I love that! Read her blog, Messy Mom.
Little Earthling Blog
Renee and her husband have 14 kids and she’s a birth photographer. I’m betting she’s seen it all! Her blog is perfect for the mom who wants practical tips for the things we struggle with every day; from bedtime battles to organizing everything.
She sent this advice along:
Raising Arrows
Such a Time As This
This blog has tons of free printables (and you know how much I love those!). There’s also support for families with dyslexia and autism.
Sasha says, “Life in a big family requires a series of compromises from the typical American lifestyle with regard to raising children. With that mindset, the chaos fades, and the enjoyment of spending time with your kids multiplies.”
Be sure to check out Such a Time As This.
Life As Mom
Jessica is Mama to six kids and she wrote the book on Good Cheap Eats. (Literally.) I love how she chased her dream of taking her whole family to France on a budget! You’ll love her awesome tips for keeping everyone fed and the house organized.
Be sure to read more at Life as MOM.
Raising Lifelong Learners
If you can relate to homeschooling, raising gifted kiddos, or dealing with anxiety in your children, this is the perfect place for you! Colleen of Raising Lifelong Learners is completely relatable, and her practical advice for dealing with those tough situations is always in demand.
Check it out (or listen to the podcast!) at Raising Lifelong Learners.
Conserva Mom
Elia is a busy mom of 5 and her blog hosts giveaways and reviews of family friendly products. You’ll also find recipes, tips for travel and life with the family, and more.
Learn more at Conserva Mom.
Large Family Table
Prefer to watch a video instead of reading? Sometimes it’s just easier that way! This is where Jamerrill’s Large Family Table is a perfect match. You’ll get help with feeding your family, homeschooling, and just managing daily life from this blog.
Don’t miss Large Family Table.
A Mother Far From Home
Rachel is raising her 5 kids and making it look easy!
Rachel says, “I’ve found, through trial and error, the best mindset a mom of many can have is that good enough is good enough. Interestingly, many people who have lots of kids are perfectionists with such high standards.
Life teaches us that we can’t control it all, it can’t all be perfect, and if we try to do that we all end up miserable. The key to being a happy mom is to heavily prioritize, and let the rest go!”
Get some of that peace at A Mother Far From Home.
The Flanders Family
Jennifer brings you free printables, help with homeschooling, and parenting pointers.
Her advice is “Whether you’re the mother of 1 or 21, you need to prioritize your marriage. Do not marginalize your husband’s needs or make him feel that he must compete with his children for your time and affection. Set aside time EVERY DAY to give him your undivided attention. Nurturing your marriage in this way is one of the absolute best things you can do for your children’s physical, mental, and emotional stability.”
Find it all at The Flanders Family!
A Farmhouse Full
Nikki is a mom of 8. If you (like me) love to check out videos that show a day in the life of another large family (just to get new ideas…and honestly, to feel normal!), this is the blog for you!
Watch your fill of ideas at A Farmhouse Full!
Thrifty Nifty Mommy
Janessa offers reviews of great family products on her blog. You’ll also find tips for parenting, life with baby, and giveaways! (I love a good giveaway.)
Her advice? “On chaos — maybe it’s only because we have because we only have 4 children so far, but I generally don’t find out home chaotic. I’ve taught my children to use indoor voices when we are in our home and I don’t allow them to run around and act crazy, unless they are outside. I also have them clean their toys a few times a day so that the house stays relatively clean. There is a lot of laughter and fun activity in our home, but it’s calm and controlled.”
Check out Thrifty Nifty Mommy!
Raising a Large Family
This blog is written by a mother to 13 children, and she shares her ideas for raising a large family with less stress.
Check out Raising a Large Family.
Choose a large family blog to follow and find your people.
We all need to find someone we can relate to. Thanks to the internet, they don’t have to be our neighbors to be our friends.
Be sure to check out my other large family posts, including 46 of the Best Cheap Meals for Large Families.
What’s your favorite large family blog?
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Great suggestions! I’ve read a lot of stuff from Amy at Raising Arrows. (Though we don’t technically have a “large” family…not yet, anyway.)
Her site is wonderful!
A farmhouse Full on youtube and The Prudent Homemaker’s blog. I am partial to my blog too!
Hi, I’m Cathleen. My husband and I have been married for 26 yrs. and have 16 amazing( hopefully more soon ) kids. Thank you for all the information. It’s nice to see other families with the same experiences we have had 🙂
Wow, great article! I’m going to go check out a bunch of those right now!