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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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 carry us from one year into the next. From gathering around a good meal and endless snacks to laughter-filled games, late-night conversations, and welcoming every family member who walks through our door, this episode is about togetherness in its purest form.

We reflect on why these moments matter, how traditions anchor our family through chaos and change, and why starting a new year surrounded by the people you love sets the tone for everything ahead. It’s honest, heartfelt, and a reminder that no matter how loud, messy, or imperfect life gets—family is worth celebrating.

Pull up a chair, grab a snack, and ring in the new year with us.

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Christmas in the Hanson household is anything but quiet—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In this special holiday episode of We Are the Hansons, we invite you straight into our living room for a real, unfiltered Hanson Family Christmas. From cherished traditions and chaotic moments to meaningful reflections on faith, family, and gratitude, this episode captures what the season truly means to us.

With a house full of kids, grandkids, laughter, noise, and love, we talk about the magic of Christmas through every stage of family life—what we’ve learned over 22 years together, how traditions evolve, and why presence matters more than perfection. Whether your holidays are joyful, messy, quiet, or complicated, this episode is a reminder that Christmas isn’t about what’s under the tree—it’s about who’s around it.

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In this heartfelt episode of We Are the Hansons, we open the doors to our loud, chaotic, love-filled home and talk about why family is our safe place—even on the days when it feels overwhelming. From nonstop noise and emotional moments to laughter that follows the storms, this episode is about the beauty of being fully seen, fully known, and fully accepted at home.

Because safe places aren’t built on perfection.

They’re built on love, forgiveness, and showing up—again and again.

If your house is loud, messy, and full of life… this one’s for you.

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In this heart-warming (and hilarious) episode of We Are the Hansons, Myia takes you inside the beautiful chaos of life with 13 kids, a full house, and a marriage built on humor, grace, and a whole lot of patience. From unexpected messes to unforgettable family moments, this episode explores how laughter has become the glue that holds the Hanson family together.

Myia shares the now-legendary story of the weekend their oldest daughter Courtnee came to visit—only to wake up to smashed eggs all over the kitchen floor thanks to Tristan. Instead of frustration, the moment turned into pure joy as she and Morgan slid around in the mess, laughing until they cried. It’s these perfectly imperfect moments that remind the Hansons why choosing joy—even in chaos—makes all the difference.

Whether you’re raising a big family, dreaming of one, or just need a reminder that laughter truly is a love language, this episode brings warmth, vulnerability, and humor in every minute.

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