Beyoncé says that raising her 3 children isn't 'easy': 'It takes a lot of prayer and patience'

• Beyoncé says raising her three children isn't "easy," especially as they age.
• She and husband Jay-Z share Blue Ivy, 12, and 7-year-old twins Sir and Rumi.
• The siner didn't want Blue Ivy to join her onstage during her tour, but Blue "earned it."

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter said parenting her three children is "grounding and fulfilling," but it doesn't come without difficulties.

The artist and entrepreneur candidly discussed balancing her family and career in a rare interview with GQ . And despite the release of "Cowboy Carter" earlier this year, the recent "Renaissance" tour , and new business ventures like her hair care brand Cécred and new whiskey SirDavis, family always comes first.

Knowles-Carter told the magazine that she organizes her work around her family's schedule.

"Raising three kids isn't easy," she told the publication. "The older they get, the more they become their own individuals with unique needs, hobbies, and social lives."

"My twins are God-sent," she said, referring to her 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. "Parenting constantly teaches you about yourself. It takes a lot of prayer and patience. I love it."

Knowles-Carter has three children with her husband, Jay-Z: her twins and her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

Despite her busy schedule, the singer said that her kids "come with me everywhere I go" — from her office to the studio to dance practices.

Beyoncé initially didn't want Blue Ivy to perform on tour

On the "Renaissance" tour, Blue Ivy joined her mother onstage , performing choreography to the songs "My Power" and "Black Parade."

It comes as no surprise as Blue Ivy has been a consistent plus-one to her parents — from the 2017 Grammys to the 2019 red carpet premiere of the "Lion King" remake.

After her onstage debut at a May 2023 show in Paris, Knowles-Carter posted a tribute to her daughter on Instagram.

"My beautiful first born," the artist wrote. "I'm so proud and thankful to be your mama. You bring us so much joy, my sweet angel."

Knowles-Carter told GQ that initially, she didn't want Blue Ivy to perform with her, despite knowing that her daughter was an "artist."

"She's a natural, but I did not want Blue onstage," she said. "Blue wanted it for herself. She took it seriously and she earned it. And most importantly, she had fun! We all watched her grow more and more every night before our eyes."

Despite letting her baby girl onstage, Knowles-Carter said her main priority is ensuring she gives her children a life of normality.

"One thing I've worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible, ensuring my personal life isn't turned into a brand," she told GQ in the wide-ranging interview. "I have made an extreme effort to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family. No amount of money is worth my peace."