Balancing Motherhood and Career w/ Kate Crocco
Feb 4 • 29:31
Balancing Motherhood and Career w/ Kate Crocco
Episode:

Balancing Motherhood and Career w/ Kate Crocco

February 4, 2025 • 29:31 • Dr Kelly Cagle

In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle and Kate Crocco discuss the challenges and strategies of balancing motherhood with personal and professional aspirations.

The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 

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Podcast:

Parenting IQ

With Dr Kelly Cagle
Along with experts from various fields, Dr. Cagle empowers and equips parents during their child’s academic years. Conversations ranging from establishing good study habits to abortion, to theoretical approaches in academic settings, to ideal snack and lunch options… if it’s a possibility to individuals parenting their kids ages birth-higher education, we’ll talk about it.
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When teens are hurting, how do we help them feel seen? In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle speaks with Amber Lia and her 18-year-old son Ollie about anxiety, spiritual battles, and the healing power of faith, family, and emotional support. Drawing from their journeyand their new devotional You Are Seenthey share practical tools, encouragement, and hope for both parents and teens navigating mental health challenges in todays world.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 

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Jan 13 • 36:35
You're Not Bad at Cooking... You're Still Learning w/ Dina Deleasa-Gonsar

Think you're bad at cooking? You're notyou're just still learning. In this inspiring conversation, cookbook author and Dish It Girl host Dina Deleasa-Gonsar joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to reframe kitchen confidence. Together, they explore why cooking doesnt need to be perfect to be meaningful, how to simplify family meals, and how embracing a growth mindset can turn food into legacy. Whether you're a beginner or burned out, this episode will encourage you to take the pressure offand just start.

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Jan 6 • 30:49
4 Areas that Will Help you Grow in 2026

Start your year with purpose! In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle shares four key areas that will help you embrace a lifelong learner mindset in 2026: writing things down, simplifying your life, staying connected to life-giving people, and stopping comparison quickly. With honest stories and practical tips, Kelly invites you to grow alongside herone intentional step at a time.

To Learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 

Support this podcast at https://redcircle.com/parenting-iq-family-rhythms-neurodivergence-and-parenting-challe/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 30 • 33:15
Parenting from a Place of Rest w/ Christy Nockels

What if rest isnt a rewardbut the starting point for parenting well? In this soul-stirring episode, Christy Nockels joins Dr. Kelly to talk about parenting from a place of peace, presence, and worship. From letting go of guilt to creating rhythms of rest in your home, Christy shares how the presence of God transforms motherhood from the inside out. Plus, hear the heart behind her new family worship album King Who Never Sleeps.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 

Support this podcast at https://redcircle.com/parenting-iq-family-rhythms-neurodivergence-and-parenting-challe/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 23 • 39:09
Raising Kids Who Thrive Anywhere w/ Ali Gilkeson

Ali Gilkeson of Rend Collective joins Dr. Kelly to share how her family raised resilient, joy-filled kids while touring the world. From life on a tour bus to homeschooling on the go, Ali talks about parenting with grace, embracing help, and keeping faith at the center. She also introduces her newest childrens book Keeping the Light, inspired by the worship song My Lighthouse, encouraging kids to shine bright no matter where they are.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 

Support this podcast at https://redcircle.com/parenting-iq-family-rhythms-neurodivergence-and-parenting-challe/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
About the Host

Dr Kelly Cagle

Dr. Kelly Cagle teaches parents to raise lifelong learners and use daily moments as learning opportunities. With a PhD in education, she is a motherhood coach and the host of the Parenting IQ podcast, where she equips parents during their child’s academic years by combining educational research and everyday life. Her research has been published in the Journal of Research on Christian Education, Christian Educators Journal, and Focus on the Family. Dr. Cagle’s latest work is a children’s Bible study, God’s Promises as Waves, a devotional to help kids grow in self-awareness and fight anxious thoughts through God’s Truth. When not recording, writing, or teaching, you can find her with a cup of coffee, enjoying the outdoors, or cheering on her sons at their sporting events. Dr. Cagle lives in Arlington, Texas with her husband, Josh, and their three sons Levi, Titus, and Micah. Follow her work @drkellycagle, @parentingiqpodcast, (Apple & Spotify), and drkellycagle.com.

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