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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