We are the Hanson's / Family Life, Practical Tips & Self-Care

Watching your child’s heart break is one of the hardest parts of being a parent—and no one really prepares you for it.
In this deeply personal episode of We Are the Hansons, we talk honestly about what it feels like when our kids experience heartbreak for the first time, whether it’s a broken friendship, rejection, betrayal, or young love ending. As parents of a big family, we’ve seen heartbreak at every age, and we share what we’ve learned about when to step in, when to stay quiet, and how to create a safe place for our kids to feel, heal, and grow.
This episode isn’t about fixing pain—it’s about showing up. We discuss the mistakes parents often make, the words that help (and the ones that hurt), how to balance protection with resilience, and why presence matters more than advice. We also share one of our favorite comfort-food recipes, because sometimes healing starts around the dinner table.
If you’ve ever sat beside a child who was hurting and wished you could take the pain away, this episode is for you.
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Snow days hit a little different at our house. With a full house, online public virtual school, and a schedule that usually runs like a well-oiled machine… all it takes is one winter storm or power outage to throw everything beautifully off the rails.
In this episode of We Are the Hansons, we’re talking about what snow days really look like in our home—from kids hoping the Wi-Fi goes out, to parents juggling work, meals, noise, and the sudden shift from “school day” to “everyone’s home and wide awake.” Even though our kids attend online public virtual school, snow days still happen here, especially when winter knocks the power out and forces us all to slow down.
We share the chaos, the laughs, the frustrations, and the unexpected moments that remind us why these unplanned days end up meaning so much more than we realize. Because snow days aren’t just about canceled school—they’re about family, memories, and learning how to embrace the mess when life presses pause.
Grab a warm drink, settle in, and join the conversation. ❄️❤️
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What if the very things that drive you crazy as a parent are the same things you’ll ache for one day?
In this heartfelt and deeply relatable episode of We Are the Hansons, host Myia Hanson reflects on the everyday moments of parenting that test our patience but quietly shape our memories. From the constant noise and endless questions to the messes, interruptions, bedtime rituals, and big emotions, this episode explores the truth every parent eventually learns: childhood is fleeting.
With warmth, honesty, and gentle humor, Myia reminds parents that the chaos isn’t something to rush through. It’s something to hold onto. Because one day, the house will be quieter, the mess will be gone, and the moments that once overwhelmed us will be the ones we miss the most.
This episode is a love letter to parents in the thick of it and a reminder that you’re not failing. You’re living in the middle of something meaningful.
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Letting go is one of the hardest and most beautiful parts of parenting. In this deeply personal episode of We Are the Hansons, Myia Hanson opens up about the emotional shift that happens as our children grow—when the days of constant care slowly give way to independence, opinions, distance, and change.
From the first steps to the first goodbyes we never saw coming, this episode explores the quiet grief, unexpected pride, and deep love wrapped into learning when to hold on and when to step back. With honest storytelling and the wisdom that only comes from raising a large, real-life family, Myia reminds us that letting go doesn’t mean losing our kids—it means trusting what we’ve built in them.
If you’ve ever felt your heart ache as your child outgrew a phase, a habit, or even your arms, this conversation is for you. Letting Go as Kids Grow is a reminder that parenting doesn’t end when children become independent—it simply evolves.
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What does raising 13 children teach you about people, love, patience, and the human heart?
In this deeply personal episode of We Are The Hansons, host Myia Hanson reflects on the life-changing lessons learned from raising a large blended family with children ranging from 30 years old to 7. From laughter and chaos to heartbreak and growth, this episode explores what family life reveals about human nature, connection, and grace.
Through honest storytelling and real-world experience, Myia shares how parenting thirteen kids has reshaped her understanding of empathy, resilience, fairness, and unconditional love. This isn’t just a parenting episode—it’s a conversation about humanity itself.
Listeners will hear insights on:
Why being seen matters more than being perfect
How love grows instead of dividing in large families
What children teach us about patience, forgiveness, and grace
Why humor and presence are essential for emotional survival
How family life mirrors the struggles and beauty of the human experience
Whether you’re raising one child, thirteen children, part of a blended family, or simply navigating relationships and personal growth, this episode offers powerful takeaways that apply far beyond parenting.
Rooted in real life and shared from the heart of Springfield, Missouri, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with your family, with others, and with yourself.
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