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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Words, Grace, and Repair Transform our Homes w/ Amy Hughes

What if your words could shift the entire atmosphere of your home? In this heartfelt episode, Amy Hughes—mom of nine and author of Words Like Honey—joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to share how grace, emotional connection, and the power of repair create a safe, spirit-led home. From navigating meltdowns to modeling godly speech, this conversation will challenge and refresh every parent.

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How to Host Without the Pressure w/ Abby Kuykendall

What if hospitality didn’t require a clean house or a flawless meal? Author and home host Abby Kuykendall joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to redefine what it means to invite people in. In this grace-filled conversation, you’ll learn how to release the pressure of perfection, embrace messy community, and model biblical hospitality for your kids. A must-listen for anyone who’s hesitated to open their front door.

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Healing Through Community w/ Toni Collier

What if healing wasn’t something you were meant to do alone? In this powerful conversation, Toni Collier joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to share how safe relationships, confessional community, and honest boundaries help us heal from life’s deepest wounds. From parenting after pain to rebuilding trust, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving real connection and lasting healing.

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  • 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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