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.
Episode 21: Are you Looking for Affirmation?
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she talks about how sometimes, without even noticing, we rely on our kids’ for affirmation in our areas of insecurities.
Episode 20: The Best Choice with Kerri Abbatacola
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she interviews Kerri Abbatacola, sometimes what may sound radical or crazy for some, turns out to be an adventure of a lifetime for others. Listen to the bold, yet beautiful decision Kerri and Justin Abbatacola made for their kids during the 21-22 school year.
Episode 19: A Thief of Intentionality
On Today's Episode…..What’s one area that can be a sneaky thief of our intentionality? Technology. How can we keep ourselves from falling prey? Dr. Cagle teaches us three things we can do to fight it.
Episode 18: Living Cleanly
On today’s episode….Generally, parents constantly search for what’s “best” for their families. Today, we’re being educated by these two mothers, who are strong advocates for reasons we should live clean lives.
Episode 17: 3 Strategies to Get Kids’ Help with Chores
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she discusses on how not only are chores important because they help mom and dad, but they also teach our kids valuable lessons, like responsibility, team work, independence, hygiene, and the importance of serving others. Today’s episode includes three strategies to try in your home with chore assignments.
Episode 16: Young Love with Josh & Kelly Cagle
On Today's Episode you’ll hear a conversation between myself and my better half, Josh, about being young and in love as well as some of our secrets of growing old together. This year, we celebrate 16 years of marriage… and I promise we’re still fairly “young.”
Episode 15: Parenting with an Audience
On today’s episode…..We should parent the same– whether we’re parenting within the safety of our homes or the checkout line at Target. But how often do we feel judged about the audience watching us?
Episode 13: The Power of Choices
Every single day we have choices to make. Some choices only impact us; while others, impact everyone around us. In this episode, you’ll be challenged with the choices you make.
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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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