PODCAST · kids
The Learning Mom Life
by Kristen Surratt
One mom’s journey to empower, equip, and encourage her children to thrive and be who they were created to be.
Episodes
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S2:E3- God Made Me Mad!
Psalm 139:13-16 tells us we were fearfully and wonderfully made. How do you bring those words to life each day in your routines and busy-ness of carpools and activities, playing and, yes, even boo-boos?
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S2:E3- God Made Me Mad!
Psalm 139:13-16 tells us we were fearfully and wonderfully made. How do you bring those words to life each day in your routines and busy-ness of carpools and activities, playing and, yes, even boo-boos?
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S2:E2- God Spoke. Creation Happened. Words are powerful.
Join me in understanding how we can bring the story of creation to life in our homes. As we do so, we teach our children about the characteristics of God and what it means to make those characteristics a part of our own lives so that we can live as we were create to by God.
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S2E1- My parenting style? Jesus and the Bible.
In this first episode of this new season, learn what led me to the decision to stop allowing society to determine my parenting values and start trusting God’s Word. Then, in the weeks ahead, join me to hear true stories about how allowing the Scriptures to be at work in my heart and our home, has...
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Let Them Be Them - Season Trailer
This season on The Learning Mom Life, we will dive deep into what it looks like to partner with Jesus in our parenting to help our children claim their God-given identity. We will explore all the ways that doing so can improve our child’s life and the lives of others as well. It could even change...
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S1E19- Hard Conversations: Part 3 (Pet Loss and Preschool Grief)
Our beloved family dog died last week. This is an account of our family’s experience dealing with the grief of a preschooler and answering questions that have come up in the days since.
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S1E18: When there’s nothing left in your tank
It’s been a hard week in our house. A heavy week. Having hard conversations with our kids is draining. Living the experiences that make those hard conversations necessary is draining. And this week, I’ve got nothing left in my tank. But, I want you to know, during those days when you have nothing...
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S1E17: God Showed Up
When we least expect it, God tends to show up and reveal God’s self and majesty in beautiful ways, needed ways. If only we open our eyes and our hearts to see and experience the fullness of God’s splendor might we then be offered a new perspective.
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S1E16- This Mama Bear is Not Impressed
What happens when our child’s dreams are squashed by those around them? And how can we use those moments to be more aware of our own actions while continuing to encourage our children to be their authentic selves?
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S1E15- Love yourself fully so that you might love your children fully
Only once we fully love, accept and embrace ourselves, can we then fully love, accept and embrace our children.
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S1E14- A Unicorn Named Rest
Resting in our house on a sick day seems to be as much a myth as a unicorn lately. And until I did some inner work, I couldn’t understand why my children wouldn’t rest. Now, I have gained insight into a possible reason, and I am inviting you to glean some of your own insight from the week’s…
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S1:E13- ”Be patient mom.”
A story of when my own inability to get a grip on my emotions and my toddler called me out for not behaving the way I expect him to each day. Rightfully so. And, how I apologized, pondered my own behavior thanks to him, and am reflecting on how I can continue to encourage my child to be an…
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S1:E12- Hard Conversations (Part 2)
This episode shares three guiding principles about hard conversations with our children and offers a glimpse into the hard conversations we will be discussing in the future.
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S1E11: Recognizing Gifts
It’s important for us to recognize our own gifts, but it’s equally important to recognize the gifts of those around us. When we do, and when we name them, we help our child know that everyone holds value and that all gifts are just that, gifts to be used to help our world. We teach acceptance and...
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S1E10- We Do Hard Conversations
In the first of episode of “We Do Hard Conversations” I share how our family has introduced issues like homelessness and food insecurity to our toddler. It’s just one of many hard conversations that are to come in our journey as a family but by scratching the surface now, we are preparing and...
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S1E9- Art Matters... and so does the rest of their work.
Hear how we can acknowledge and honor the work of our children. Just like us adults, our children want their work to be noticed and appreciated. And when we do, we build up and encourage our child to explore and discover. When we don't, it can be costly, to our relationship with our children and...
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S1E7- The Gifts of A Sick Day
While sickness in our homes tends to lead to stress and frustration with missed work, extra appointments and changed schedules, sick days can offer some of the most beautifully raw lessons for our children. Hear how weeks of sickness in our home helped my children learn how we are to care for one...
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S1E8- A Feeling of Belonging
How do teaching our children prayers and stories or traditions from the generations before us help create a sense of belonging? Listen this week to hear how passing our our traditions helps our children know who they are and grow into who they will be later in life. The foundations are laid now.
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S1E6- Conflict Resolution and Toddlers
One simple phrase. Many calmer moments. Listen to this week’s episode on one approach to conflict resolution with the toddler in your life and discover how to have fewer heated moments of frustration while empowering your child to discover their own voice.
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S1E5- Grace Abounds
Hear how our actions and our words can impact our children to teach them self-care, even at a young age. This week's episode shared two important stories of grace offered by my oldest child. These are the moments that will keep me going as a parent on the hard days and help me to remember that…
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S1E4- Let Them Be Amazed
Let your child’s wonder and desire to explore be the motivation that encourages them to be independent. Hear how our family has used the curiosity of the dishwasher to be a teachable moment for our preschooler to help put the dishes away each day.
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S1E3- The Power of Wait and See
What happens when we choose to wait and see, rather than interfering with our child’s play and exploration? We allow them to discover on their own and build their confidence. Hear how you can do just that with your own children.
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S1E2- We Can’t Help What We Don’t Know
What do an insanely loud telephone ring at your grandparents house and a toddler outrage moment have in common? Join me in today’s episode to see how these two frustrations worked together to change my mentality about toddler “fits”.
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How many episodes does The Learning Mom Life have?
The Learning Mom Life currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Learning Mom Life about?
One mom’s journey to empower, equip, and encourage her children to thrive and be who they were created to be.
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The Learning Mom Life has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Learning Mom Life?
The Learning Mom Life is created and hosted by Kristen Surratt.
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