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 27: What’s your Definition of Success?
Have you ever thought about how you define “success?” Better yet, what message you are sending your kids about what being “successful” looks like?
The obsession with the wrong pursuits of success starts early. Listen to this episode for some provoking thoughts on this topic!
Episode 26: School Choice with Valerie Trentham
School choice… a very popular discussion right now. Even if you’re not sitting at Valerie’s table with a plate of pancakes while you have this conversation with her, this episode covers lots of the similar advice I received from her 4 years ago as I walked through this myself.
Episode 25: A Different Way of Schooling: University-Model
In this episode, Dr. Cagle introduces the University-Model. Along with learning about the model, she shares 3 takeaways that all parents can apply with their kids as participants of any academic setting.
Episode 24: Receiving Life-Changing News with Lindsey Brister
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she interviews Lindsey Brister. A 2-time breast cancer survivor and walking through a divorce, Lindsey knows a thing or two about receiving life-changing news. Grab a tissue and come learn from one of the bravest, toughest people.
Episode 23: A Personal Story
On Today's Episode Dr. Cagle shares about her personal experiences with miscarriages and infertility. Additionally, she talks about the emotional toll on everyone, including the kids during those seasons.
Episode 22: Motherly Fashion with Flavia Soares
On Today's Episode you’ll learn tips from image consultant, Flavia Soares, for the busy or exhausted mom to still find herself beautiful. Motherhood is not a time for us to lose ourselves. However, if we’re not careful, it can be!
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.
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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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