Family of 13 Learns 'Chaos Rules' After Move to New York in New TLC SpecialBig Family, Big City(Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Thede la Mottesare adjusting to the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple!In PEOPLE’s first look at the new TLC specialBig Family, Big City, the conservative family of 13 experiences “the ultimate culture shock” when they arrive in Harlem, New York.“Recently relocating from the peaceful suburbs of San Diego to the vibrant streets of Harlem, NY, Mark and Amber have quickly discovered that raising 11 kids in the Big Apple is not for the faint of heart,” the official synopsis reads. “As they juggle their growing family, a new lifestyle, and the challenges of busking together on the streets, the de la Mottes are finding that the fast-paced city life is both exhilarating and overwhelming.”“With worldly influences at every corner and mounting pressure to make it in the city that never sleeps, they’ll have to adapt fast—or risk losing the closeness they’ve worked so hard to build,” the description continues.The de la Motte family.Warner Bros. DiscoveryIn the exclusive preview for the one-hour special — which debuts Feb. 25 on TLC — the family is ready to put their own stamp on the city.“We’re the de la Mottes,” Amber shares and her husband Mark adds, “We have 11 children, ages 22 to six months.”Pearl and family walking back home from busking in Harlem on ‘Big Family, Big City’.Warner Bros. Discovery“I would love to have one more kid,” Amber admits as their son Moses interrupts the filming with his music.As the family prepared to busk together, Amber shares, “Music is the heartbeat of our home.”“It’s a huge part of our family. It gives the kids purpose, drive, structure,” Mark says and Amber chimes in, “And it keeps them out of trouble.”‘Big Family, Big City’ key art.Warner Bros. DiscoveryHowever, being a large family doesn’t come without its challenges. Amber admits, “Our house is very noisy” as the family is seen trying to get out the door together.Elijah, Chloe and Anna busking in Harlem outside train station on 125th Street.Warner Bros. Discovery“Trying to get out of the house is chaos. It’s like herding cats. But that’s normal life,” Mark says and Amber adds, “We don’t know any different.”“Chaos rules,” Mark concludes.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Big Family, Big Citypremieres Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.

Thede la Mottesare adjusting to the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple!

In PEOPLE’s first look at the new TLC specialBig Family, Big City, the conservative family of 13 experiences “the ultimate culture shock” when they arrive in Harlem, New York.

“Recently relocating from the peaceful suburbs of San Diego to the vibrant streets of Harlem, NY, Mark and Amber have quickly discovered that raising 11 kids in the Big Apple is not for the faint of heart,” the official synopsis reads. “As they juggle their growing family, a new lifestyle, and the challenges of busking together on the streets, the de la Mottes are finding that the fast-paced city life is both exhilarating and overwhelming.”

“With worldly influences at every corner and mounting pressure to make it in the city that never sleeps, they’ll have to adapt fast—or risk losing the closeness they’ve worked so hard to build,” the description continues.

The de la Motte family.Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery

In the exclusive preview for the one-hour special — which debuts Feb. 25 on TLC — the family is ready to put their own stamp on the city.

“We’re the de la Mottes,” Amber shares and her husband Mark adds, “We have 11 children, ages 22 to six months.”

Pearl and family walking back home from busking in Harlem on ‘Big Family, Big City’.Warner Bros. Discovery

“I would love to have one more kid,” Amber admits as their son Moses interrupts the filming with his music.

As the family prepared to busk together, Amber shares, “Music is the heartbeat of our home.”

“It’s a huge part of our family. It gives the kids purpose, drive, structure,” Mark says and Amber chimes in, “And it keeps them out of trouble.”

‘Big Family, Big City’ key art.Warner Bros. Discovery

However, being a large family doesn’t come without its challenges. Amber admits, “Our house is very noisy” as the family is seen trying to get out the door together.

Elijah, Chloe and Anna busking in Harlem outside train station on 125th Street.Warner Bros. Discovery

“Trying to get out of the house is chaos. It’s like herding cats. But that’s normal life,” Mark says and Amber adds, “We don’t know any different.”

“Chaos rules,” Mark concludes.

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Big Family, Big Citypremieres Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.

source: people.com