THE PARENTING IQ PODCAST
Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, &
Parenting Challenges and Solutions
The Parenting IQ Podcast is your go-to show for turning real-life parenting struggles into powerful learning opportunities. Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, homeschooling, or navigating the pressures of academics and behavior, this podcast will equip you with practical tools and research-backed strategies to build a thriving home culture.
Hosted by Dr. Kelly Cagle-- a PhD in education, ADHD researcher, and homeschooling mom of three boys-- each episode unpacks how to use the daily little moments (yes, even the messy ones!) as opportunities to teach life skills, character, and emotional intelligence that go far beyond the textbook.
The show is proudly part of The Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
Topics 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
Subscribe on Apple or Spotify and join us as lifelong learners!
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PARENTS USE THE DAILY LITTLE MOMENTS AS BIG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Screens, Family, & Habits w/ Justin Whitmel Earley
What if the solution to screen-time battles isn’t stricter rules—but better habits? In this episode, Justin Whitmel Earley shares how simple tech routines like “Scripture before screens” can reshape your home and your child’s heart. From screen-free zones to delayed devices, learn how to form habits that prioritize presence, peace, and family connection.
The Future of Digital Parenting w/ Tim Estes
How do we raise tech-wise kids in a digital world designed to steal their attention? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle talks with AI expert and dad Tim Estes, creator of Angel Q — a smart browser built to protect kids and empower learning. Tune in for a hopeful, practical vision of what digital parenting can look like.
Navigating Hormonal Health for Moms w/ Michelle White
Feeling tired, foggy, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone—and it might be your hormones. In this episode of the parenting IQ podcast, wellness coach Michelle White explains how moms can spot the signs of hormonal imbalance and reclaim their energy through food, rest, and simple habits that support whole-body health
How to Overcome Complex Shame for a Healthier Family w/ Dr. Zoe Shaw
Shame is more than just a feeling—it’s a story we start to believe about ourselves. In this powerful episode, Dr. Zoe Shaw shares her journey through complex shame and how it shaped her passion for helping families break free. She explains the difference between guilt and shame, why shame keeps us hiding, and how parents can avoid passing it on to their kids. Full of grace and practical steps, this conversation offers hope and healing for every parent who wants to raise children rooted in truth and freedom.
Building A Home Your Kids Want to Come Back to w/ Jessica Smartt
What makes a home so warm, welcoming, and rooted in love that your kids want to keep coming back—even as adults? Author and homeschool mom Jessica Smartt joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to share practical ways to build a grace-filled family culture through traditions, digital boundaries, and intentional connection. Whether you homeschool or not, this episode will encourage you to slow down, tune in, and invest in what matters most: your family.
Stretch Marks, Identity and Purpose in Motherhood w/ Abbie Halberstadt
Can motherhood stretch you and strengthen you? In this inspiring episode, bestselling author Abbie Halberstadt joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to talk about identity, purpose, and the soul-level “stretch marks” we carry as moms. From overcoming the fear of losing yourself to embracing God’s vision for motherhood, Abbie shares wisdom and grace for every season.
How to Dream During Motherhood w/ Melissa Ferguson
Is it possible to chase your dreams and raise kids? Author and content creator Melissa Ferguson joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to talk about writing books, homeschooling on a farm, facing rejection, and staying grounded in faith. This episode will inspire every mom who’s ever wondered if her dreams still matter.
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