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

We Are The Hansons is a top-rated family and parenting podcast hosted by Myia Hanson, offering honest conversations about real life, blended family dynamics, parenting, mental health, and personal growth—straight from the heart of Springfield, Missouri.Raising 13 children ranging from age 30 to 8, M...

Recent Episodes

Feb. 3, 2026

When Our Kids Get Their Hearts Broken And How We Handle It

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...

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Jan. 27, 2026

Snow Days

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 ...

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Jan. 20, 2026

The Little Things That Drive Us Crazy - And Break Our Hearts When The…

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...

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Jan. 13, 2026

Letting Go As Kids Grow

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...

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Jan. 6, 2026

What 13 Kids Taught Me About Humanity

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 ...

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Dec. 30, 2025

When The Clock Strikes Family New Year Tradition

When the clock strikes midnight, the noise fades, the year turns, and what matters most comes into focus—family. In this special We Are the Hansons New Year episode, we invite you into our home to share the traditions that ca...

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Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 30, 2026

Snow Days

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 t…

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Jan. 20, 2026

Little Things That Drive Us Crazy And Break Our Heats At The Same Time

  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 momen…

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Jan. 20, 2026

The Unexpected Lessons of a Large Family: What 13 Kids Taught Me Abou…

Raising thirteen children hasn't just filled my home with noise and laughter; it's offered a front-row seat to the beautiful, messy, and profound reality of the human condition. In this blog post, I want to share some of the unexpected lessons I've …

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About the Host

Myia Hanson