Raising lifelong learners with Dr. Kelly Cagle

36 min • 17 september 2024

If you've been around the podcast for a while, you know I love practical tips that help us parent in a way that honors God and makes life a little easier. Today’s episode is FULL of that! I’m sitting down with Dr. Kelly Cagle who is now a fast friend of the podcast! We’re diving into how to help our kids become lifelong learners—not just in school but in all areas of life.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

How to encourage your kids to be lifelong learners, not just in academics but in life skills and personal growth.
Kelly emphasizes that parents are the number one teachers in their children’s lives and play a key role in shaping their character and abilities.
Practical tips on how understanding your child's strengths and weaknesses can help you parent more effectively and guide their development.

Dr. Kelly Cagle is a podcaster, researcher, and parent coach with a PhD in education. Her passion is to equip parents with the tools they need to raise lifelong learners and well-rounded children. With her extensive background and practical insights, she helps parents understand their role as educators in their children’s lives.

This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you guide your kids in learning and growing in every area of life. I hope you find it as encouraging and helpful as I did!

Time Stamps

03:00 Understanding and Nurturing Each Child's Unique Strengths and Weaknesses

08:45 Teaching Life Skills through Everyday Activities

17:59 Being Choosy and Prioritizing What Matters

27:59 Resources for Supporting Lifelong Learning

Connect with Dr. Kelly Cagle

https://www.instagram.com/drkellycagle/

https://www.drkellycagle.com/

Resources mentioned

Parenting IQ podcast on apple

Parenting IQ podcast on Spotify

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