February 03, 2025

#64: Empowering Moms: Creating Rhythms of Grace in Homeschooling and Parenting with Dr. Kelly Cagle

51 minutes

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a homeschool mom, struggling to balance it all while fostering the right habits in your kids? Today, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Cagle, a motherhood coach and parenting expert, who shares her inspiring journey from Brazil to becoming a PhD mom of three, homeschooling her kids while empowering moms to create thriving homes. Trust me, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and practical steps to transform your homeschooling journey!

5 Key Takeaways:

Mindset Matters
Dr. Kelly emphasized the power of adopting a growth mindset—not only for ourselves but also for our kids. She shared how embracing challenges and fostering curiosity over perfection leads to long-term success in both homeschooling and life.

The Importance of Rhythms and Boundaries
To thrive as a homeschool mom, Dr. Kelly highlighted the need for structured rhythms and clear boundaries, like setting a dedicated laundry schedule and prioritizing sleep to avoid burnout.

Choose Your Battles Wisely
Not every behavior needs correcting. Instead, focus on what truly matters—establishing habits that foster independence and responsibility, while letting go of perfectionism in less critical areas.

Tap into Strengths and Intelligences
Understanding and leveraging the multiple intelligences of each child can help tailor your approach to learning. Whether through competition, creativity, or hands-on activities, kids thrive when their strengths are acknowledged and nurtured.

Homeschooling Is a Journey, Not a Sprint
Kelly’s story of partnering with her son to find a love for reading highlighted the importance of seeing learning as their journey, not ours. Letting go of control and trusting the process creates a more joyful and effective homeschool environment.

Connect with Dr. Kelly Cagle:

Website: https://www.drkellycagle.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkellycagle

Podcast: https://www.drkellycagle.com/podcast/parentingiq

Free Resource: "Multiple Intelligences Theory for Your Learner" -https://www.drkellycagle.com/multiple-intelligences-guide

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