Little Habits, Big Growth
Welcome to Season 4!
Equipping parents during their child’s academic years to bring learning to daily moments.
on today’s episode…
Habits… do you have any??? Are they good or bad? In this episode Dr. Kelly Cagle shares strategies of how to form good habits, because it’s never too early to start— yes, this also includes your kids!
Insights
Summary
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle introduces Season 4 of the Parenting IQ Podcast, titled 'Little Moments, Big Impacts.' She emphasizes the importance of daily moments for growth and learning, not just for children but also for parents and in marriage. The main topic of this episode is habits and their impact on our lives. Dr. Cagle defines habits as acquired behavior patterns that are regularly followed until they become almost involuntary. She discusses the characteristics of habits and provides examples of productivity habits and house chores habits. Dr. Cagle also highlights the importance of teaching kids good habits and the need to avoid punishment and nagging. She concludes by emphasizing the impact of these little moments and habits on our future selves and families.
Takeaways
Daily moments provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Habits are acquired behavior patterns that are regularly followed.
Productivity habits, such as doing tasks that take less than one minute right away, can improve efficiency.
Teaching kids good habits helps them become responsible and independent.
Avoid punishment and nagging when helping kids with habits, and use a kind and gentle tone.
Little moments and habits have a big impact on our future selves and families.
HABITS
Dictionary.com defines habits as, “an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary.”
Unpack that:
Habits are learned (acquired)
Habits are continuously practiced (regularly followed)
Habits still require a little effort (almost involuntary)
2 examples of habits
Productivity:
Task less than 1 minute? Do it right away
Task requires deep focus? Put phone on do not disturb
Designated email responding time; leave email closed
House Chores:
Designated laundry day
Recruit the kids
Kids & Habits
It’s never too early to start forming habits
Include them in the process by asking questions
Increase their independence and autonomy
Warning & closing remarks
Including punishment, nagging, or threatening isn’t pleasing accountability
Remember in the little moments, that habits are learned, continuously practiced, and still require a little effort. This will make a big impact! What does the word
HEY THERE! I’M DR. CAGLE… DO YOU NEED HELP WITH CREATING GREAT HABITS???
Parenting is hard work. It requires tons of boundaries, daily consistency, so much awareness, as well as lots of patience, grace, wisdom, and filters. Combine that hefty list with all of life’s demands and others’ voice may become louder than yours in your child’s life, increasing their anxiety, fears, and doubts.
Healthy parenting is about seeing yourself as your child’s #1 teacher, saying the right words (or nothing at all) at the right time, and having the right tools to be intentional and impactful. Guessing your way through life, which is what most parents do, is a recipe for failure, but following the lead of someone who has two decades of research-based information and fully understands the demands of parenthood is a recipe for a full life— for you and your child.
With a PhD in education, I’m here to teach you how to use daily moments are learning opportunities so you raise confident and competent lifelong learners that thrive in an ever-changing world.
Additionally, I offer workshops and keynotes on various topics to parents, educators, students, and business leaders— because the need to understand, support, and empower learners is everywhere..
