THE PARENTING IQ PODCAST

Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, &
Parenting Challenges and Solutions

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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 K-16 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.

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 use the daily little moments as big learning opportunities.

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The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Launching Their Adult Child w/ Dr. Kathy Koch

Launching your child into adulthood can be one of the hardest seasons of parenting but it doesn't have to be filled with fear. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with parenting expert Dr. Kathy Koch to discuss the biggest mistakes parents make when preparing their adult children for college, careers, marriage, and beyond. Together, they explore how to replace control with trust, help young adults build resilience, encourage dependence on God, and maintain healthy relationships during one of life's biggest transitions.

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  • Being a healthy mom in an overstimulating world

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  • Three character traits every child needs: Competence, creativity, and curiosity

  • Avoiding parental burnout

  • How to fight the current mental health crisis

  • Eight ways people are wired as learners through the 8 Multiple Intelligences theoretical lens

  • Improving home life with an ADHD child: Simple habits that make a big difference

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