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
Episode 32: How to Steward our Kids with The Valadez
What does “raising an independent kid” mean? Heather Larsen, a type A homeschooling mom of 3, shares her experiences and real-life scenarios, along with her top 3 strategies that we can apply with our own kiddos!
Episode 31: Education Triggers
We all have triggers related to our educational experiences. This episode is timely for parents and educators as they gear up for a new school year to prevent kids from having some unfortunate school encounters, when they can easily be avoided by our efforts.
Episode 29: The Need for Rest
Sleep isn’t the only way to rest... additionally, different personalities rest in different ways. In this episode, Dr. Cagle teaches rest strategies to try at home that will be beneficial during these last few summer days and how to implement them throughout the school year starting super soon as well
Episode 28: Raising Independent Kids with Heather Larsen
What does “raising an independent kid” mean? Heather Larsen, a type A homeschooling mom of 3, shares her experiences and real-life scenarios, along with her top 3 strategies that we can apply with our own kiddos!
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.
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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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