I’m a mum-of-SIX at 23 – I started having babies at 15 & built a homeschooling shed so I could teach them all from home

AT just 23 years old, a ‘stay-at home mother’ has shared her incredible journey with the world of social media. 

Nyjul Acosta, a stay-at-home mum, provides a unique insight into her daily life with her six children. 

Through her videos, Nyjul aims to highlight the often-overlooked challenges of motherhood while showcasing how she manages day-to-day tasks with such a big family. 

Her videos are posted in the hope of raising awareness for the hard work mothers do as well as showing how she tackles day-to-day tasks with such a big household.

Her children range in age from seven years old to eight-month-old twins, with the others being six, three, and two years old. 

The young mum first gave birth aged just 15, and a year later the family grew even more by another child.

Three years later, in 2021, Nyjul fell pregnant for the third time and then once again in 2022 when she was 21.

When 2024 arrived, the bumper brood grew even more, thanks to the two adorable twins Nyjul welcomed aged 22.

In her videos, Nyjul gives followers a glimpse into her typical day.

Her husband heads off to work, and she takes on the role of both carer and teacher, helping with schoolwork and tending to the needs of her young children. 

Although for many people – especially those her age – having to look after six kids may seem too much, Nyjul said that this is the life she’d dreamt of for years.

”Not to dive too deep into my past but just know there was one point of time where your girl was really miserable.

”I mean, getting abused physically, financially, emotionally, mentally – all whilst working two jobs.”

The mum already had her first two kids when she met her now-husband whilst working together at a popular supermarket chain in the US.

The two became closer and formed a bond when Nyjul opened up about the abusive relationship she was in with her then-kids’ dad.

”He went to the breakroom to see me crying, he asked what’s wrong.

”Even though we didn’t really know each other, he still asked, and me being an open person I told him what was going on.

Homeschooling Rules in the UK

In the UK, homeschooling is a legal and viable option for parents...

English and Welsh parents do not need permission to educate their child at home, but they must notify the school in writing if they are withdrawing their child from a school to home educate Scottish parents must obtain consent from their local council before withdrawing their child from school, unless the child has never attended a public school Parents must ensure their child receives an efficient full-time education suitable to their age, ability, and any special educational needs There is no requirement to follow the National Curriculum, take standard exams, or adhere to school hours

However, parents still need to ensure their little ones are being adequalty educated. Otherwise, your local council can step in.

Your local council can make informal inquiries to ensure your child is receiving adequate education They may even request information about the home education provision to ensure the learning material is suitable If the council believes your child is falling short, it can serve a School Attendance Order or issue a notice for attendance

”And his exact words were ‘I would never treat you like that’.”

A week or so went by, the mum shared with her followers online, and the colleague finally asked her out on a date – and the rest is history.

”We’ve been locked in ever since,” she said in a video.

Since them, Nyjul has achieved her dream role as a mum – and even recently forked out for a special homeschooling shed where she’s going to educate her little ones.

The wooden shed, which set her back almost £4,000, comes with plenty of daylight and additional storage space where the kids can keep their toys and other homeschooling essentials.

Her “realistic mother content” has resonated with millions, earning her a big following across multiple social media platforms. 

With over 110,000 followers on TikTok alone, Nyjul’s content often receives praise and encouragement from her audience. 

One user said: “Amazing work here!”

While another added: “These videos just show how good of a mother you are!”