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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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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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