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 15: Home is the Best Place to “Practice”
Home should be a place where kids can try and fail, receive grace, forgiveness, and discipline… and then try to master the skill again! Listen to episode 15, where I teach 3 ways to communicate to your kids that your home– their safe haven– is the best place to practice!
Episode 14: How to Create a “Safe Haven”
Want to know what Josh and I will be discussing on our next date night?! Take a listen! Maybe the conversation won’t be romantic, but being the bestest parents we can be is a tremendous priority of ours. And it takes a lot of work!! In episode 14, I introduce 3 conversation starters to have with your spouse to make sure a home is a safe haven for everyone.
Episode 13: How to Stay Motivated
Got a kid that’s lacking motivation?? Listen to episode 13 to learn 3 ways to help them!
Episode 12: Teach them to Fight
Does your child know “how to fight?” And no… I don’t mean throwing punches because every human knows how to do that! I’m talking about healthy conflict resolution!
Episode 11: No, you don’t need another toy!
“No, you can’t have another toy!” If you say that every single time you enter a store with your kid, then episode 11 is for you! Listen to Dr. Cagle use @joshua_becker’s book, Clutterfree with Kids, to help you teach your kids about consumerism.
Episode 10: An Epic, Cheap Spring Break!
If you’re looking for some epic (and CHEAP!) fun for spring break, or just to add to your repertoire of options if your kids have already had their break, then listen to episode 10 for some great ideas!
Episode 9: A Safe Haven for Introverts (and extroverts too)!
Dr. Cagle is doing things a little differently for today’s episode! Make sure to plug in as she teaches us how to make our homes a safe haven for our little introverts (and extroverts too)!
Episode 8: Does your Child have this Trait?
In a household of 3 sons, Dr. Cagle is constantly talking to her kids about this one thing…. A lot of the behavior issues, whether in the classroom or at home, are related to this same thing… and that is: self-control. Learn 3 ways to teach this trait in your home!
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