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
Safely Navigating the Digital Minefield w/ Joshua Adams
On this episode Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews guest Joshua Adams, an expert in managing YouTube channels and a partner at Parent ProTech. They discuss the importance of online safety and the impact of excessive screen time on children's mental health. Joshua shares statistics on cyberbullying, exposure to explicit content, and online predators.
3 Things your Kids are Telling You
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses three things that children communicate to their parents, whether through words or actions.
Creating Positive School Experiences w/ Levi Cagle
In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle and her son Levi discuss their experiences with different schooling methods, including traditional schools, university model schools, and homeschooling.
Helping Your Overstimulated Child
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the concept of over stimulation and its impact on children. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and having grace for children who may exhibit unusual behavior in these overwhelming situations
Growing Strong: Mindfulness in Brain Development w/ Dr. Rebecca Jackson
In this conversation, Dr. Rebecca Jackson discusses the importance of movement for children's development and overall well-being. She emphasizes the negative effects of excessive screen time and the need for balance and regulation. She emphasizes the role of coordination and core muscles in brain development and explains the function of the reticular activating system
The Simplicity of Homeschooling w/ MJ Cash
IIn this conversation, MJ Cash, a homeschooling mom, shares her experiences and insights into homeschooling. She discusses her family dynamics, the role of a facilitator in homeschooling, and the reasons for choosing homeschooling.
How to Support your Child as a Student
In this episode, Kelly Cagle discusses how to support your child as a student and foster a love for lifelong learning, emphasizing the difference between being a student and being a learner, highlighting the importance of seeing learning opportunities in everyday life.
Loving Each Other w/ Josh Cagle
In this conversation, Kelly and Josh discuss the cultural idea of love and the biblical definition of love. They emphasize that love is an action and requires selflessness and serving others.
They explore the importance of patience and kindness in love and the need for a daily walk with God. They also discuss the significance of rest and refocusing in love. The conversation highlights the choice to love daily and the impact of forgiveness and not keeping record of wrongs. They address the dangers of expectations in love and the need to define love in a diluted world.
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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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