THE PARENTING IQ PODCAST
Understand your child & parent with confidence
Parenting advice is everywhere. Knowing what fits your child and your family can feel really hard.
The Parenting IQ Podcast helps you make everyday parenting decisions with greater understanding and confidence. Join Dr. Kelly Cagle and her guests for practical conversations that connect research with real family life so you can understand your child, weigh your options, and confidently choose your next step.
Hosted by Dr. Kelly Cagle, a PhD in K-16 education, ADHD researcher, and homeschooling mom of three boys, each episode helps you better understand your child’s needs, so you feel confident teaching life skills, character, and emotional intelligence that go far beyond the textbook and last a lifetime.
Some of the topics we cover include:
ADHD-friendly parenting strategies
How to motivate your kids without nagging
Building confident, connected families
Teaching life skills that stick
Rethinking academics for real-world success
Managing sibling dynamics and home rhythms
Biblical wisdom + brain science and so much more
The show is proudly part of The Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
Our mission is to help you understand your child so you can parent with confidence.
Simple Tips for a Joyful Family Meal w/ Danielle Kartes
In this heartwarming episode on the pare, Danielle Kartes shares how to create joyful, stress-free family meals—without perfection. From practical holiday hosting tips to helping kids build confidence in the kitchen, Danielle reminds us that mealtime is about connection, not performance.
Strong Families and Self-Aware Fathers w/ Glen Henry
In this heartfelt conversation, Glen Henry—author of Father Yourself First—joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to explore what it truly means to lead your family with wisdom, humility, and emotional awareness. Glen shares how healing childhood wounds, slowing down for connection, and embracing play with his children helped him become the kind of father his family needs. He opens up about the cost of success, the importance of mentorship, and how strong families are built on the foundation of self-awareness and intentional love.
Raising Confident Kids in a Culture of Comparison w/ Hosanna Wong
How can we raise kids who are confident in their identity when the world constantly tells them they’re not enough? In this episode, author and spoken word artist Hosanna Wong joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to share practical ways parents can teach children what God says about them—before culture tells them otherwise. From speaking truth daily to celebrating each child's uniqueness, this conversation is packed with hope, wisdom, and tangible next steps.
Teaching Girls Discernment in a Loud World w/ Kari Kampakis
In a world filled with noise and pressure, how do we raise girls with wisdom, strength, and clarity? Author Kari Kampakis shares how to help our daughters build spiritual discernment, process tough emotions, and stand firm in who they are. This episode is full of practical conversations and faith-based encouragement for moms raising girls today.
Managing Anxiety in Family Life w/ Becky Keife
How can we navigate anxiety as parents while raising emotionally resilient kids? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Becky Keife shares her story of living with anxiety and how honesty, Scripture, and small rhythms can bring healing. From marriage communication to breath prayers with kids, this conversation offers practical tools and spiritual encouragement for every anxious mom.
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Speaking Topics
ADHD Conversations:
Parenting Beyond the ADHD Label— Understanding a child’s strengths, challenges, and needs without letting a diagnosis “define” them.
Why Won’t You Just Do It?— Exploring why getting started, following directions, and finishing tasks can be difficult, and how parents can help through systems, not more nagging and yelling.
Homework, ADHD, and the Parent-Child Relationship— Creating a more supportive homework experience through realistic expectations and school partnerships.
ADHD and Big Feelings— Navigating frustration and emotional overwhelm with compassion, clear boundaries, and opportunities to reconnect.
Building Independence When Your Child Has ADHD— Helping children practice responsibility with support that grows and changes alongside them.
Home Rhythms Conversations:
Creating a Home That Works for Your Family— Establishing predictable patterns that bring structure while making room for joy, hiccups, and real life.
Less Rushing, More Connection— Using simple moments as anchors, making busy life feel more manageable and less chaotic.
The After-School Reset— Creating space for kids’ needs while juggling homework, activities, and family time.
Running a Home Like a Business— Using systems to create a healthier flow, accomplish more, bring clarity and unity, and build skills
When the World Becomes Your School— Recognizing there are many lessons no school will teach and how we can weave them into our day-to-day.
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