Reclaiming Family Connection in the Busyness of Life w/ Josh Cagle
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On today’s episode…
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle is joined by her husband Josh Cagle to explore what it takes to build strong family connections in the middle of work, parenting, and packed schedules. Together, they unpack the power of creating healthy home rhythms, transitioning between work and family life, redefining the role of stay-at-home parents, and why slowing down might be the key to deeper relationships. Whether you're juggling business and motherhood or just trying to stay connected with your kids, this episode offers honest insight and practical encouragement.
Show Notes
Reclaiming Family Connection in the Busyness of Life
with Dr. Kelly Cagle & Josh Cagle
In today’s fast-paced world, building a strong family doesn’t just happen—it takes intention, strategy, and presence. In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle is joined by her husband Josh Cagle to unpack what it looks like to reclaim connection in the home amidst packed schedules, multiple roles, and constant demands.
Whether you’re managing a business, running a household, or both, the Cagles offer honest reflections and empowering tools to help you lead your family with clarity and connection.
5 Key Lessons to Strengthen Your Family in a Busy Season
Run Your Home with the Same Vision You’d Run a Business
Think systems. Think strategy. Think values.
Josh highlights how successful businesses operate with vision, clarity, and checkpoints—and so should families. From casting vision for the year to evaluating what’s working (or not), your home can thrive with consistent attention and shared purpose.
Ask yourself:
What values define our home this year?
Are we creating rhythms that support connection, not just survival?
Check Your Transitions: Are You Really Present at Home?
Josh shares a game-changing mindset shift: instead of thinking in terms of “work hat” vs. “dad hat,” practice awareness of where you are and who needs you in that moment.
And for work-from-home parents like Dr. Cagle, this means creating boundaries with yourself—like deleting work emails from your phone to protect off-hours mental space.
Takeaway: You can’t control every demand, but you can control how you transition between roles. Use cues (like leaving the office or putting your phone down) to signal a shift into presence.
Connection ≠ Proximity
Being in the same room doesn’t always mean you’re connecting.
The Cagles challenge families to reflect: “Are we just together... or are we building something deeper?”
Whether it’s playing a board game like Cashflow to teach financial literacy or initiating family meetings to keep the week on track, they emphasize intentional discipleship—spiritual, relational, and practical.
Try this:
Replace one “passive hangout” (like movie night) with a “proactive connection” moment (like a conversation, game, or devotional).
Ask open-ended questions that require more than a one-word answer—especially with teens.
Redefine the Role of the Stay-at-Home Parent
From Uber driver to counselor to event planner and personal detective (yes, finding lost shoes counts), the unpaid labor of moms (and dads) at home is real. A recent estimate puts the value of a stay-at-home parent at over $145,000/year.
But beyond the financial lens, the Cagles emphasize the eternal value of presence, discipleship, and legacy. And for those running businesses from home? You’re working doubly hard—but the rhythm you create shapes your family’s peace.
Slow Down to Go Deeper
Josh offers this as his #1 piece of advice to his younger self: slow down.
Productivity is good, but not at the cost of peace. When we rush through daily tasks just to squeeze in “quality time,” we often miss the moment entirely. Slowing down—whether in the form of a Sabbath, a mindful dinner, or a walk with your child—opens the door to deeper understanding, creativity, and relationship.
Quote to remember:
“We take the stairs, not the elevator. It might be slower, but the view is worth it.”
Final Encouragement: Choose Your Family’s Rhythm
There’s no one-size-fits-all model. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, hybrid working family, or two full-time working parents—you get to define the rhythm that works for your home.
The Cagles encourage every family to pause, reflect, and ask:
What do we value right now?
What needs to shift—immediately or gradually?
Are we creating space for connection, growth, and spiritual formation?
This episode reminds us that family is a gift, but connection takes effort. With a shared vision, healthy boundaries, and intentional presence, we can build strong relationships—even in the busyness of life.
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