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 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.
Episode 12: Let’s Talk About Abortion with Amy Ford
The hard conversations (i.e., relationships and sex) can be so intimidating and cause parents to avoid them altogether; which can be extremely problematic and lead to harder conversations (i.e., pregnancy and abortion). Amy gives insight about her personal experiences as well as professional encounters as the founder of Embrace Grace.
Episode 11: Welcoming the Hard Conversations
Let your kids come to YOU with their questions… don’t make them want to go to their friends.
Feature Dr. Kelly Cagle
On Your Show
A mind shift between student & learner
What every American home desperately needs: Less chaos, more connection
Being a healthy mom in an overstimulating world
When the world is your school: Learning that happens at home
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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