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.
Two Tips to Avoid Burnout in Parenting
In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses two essential tips to help parents avoid burnout, drawing wisdom from the biblical story of Moses and his father-in-law Jethro. Listen now!
Embracing Imperfections in Parenting w/ Melanie Domen
In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews Melanie Domen, a parenting coach and author of 'That Parenting Book.' They discuss Melanie's personal journey as a parent, the challenges of modern parenting, and the importance of embracing imperfection.
Every Testimony is a Story Worth Sharing
Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the importance of sharing personal testimonies with children.Everyone has a story, of sharing personal testimonies with children. Dr. Cagle encourages parents to share their experiences of God's provision, protection, and grace in everyday life, helping children understand that their own stories are valuable and impactful.
Boundaries and Balance w/ Levi Cagle
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle and her son Levi discuss the significance of boundaries in parenting, particularly as children transition into their teenage years, tune in now!
Two Simple Strategies to Support Anxious Kids
In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the alarming rise of anxiety among children. Let's talk about the importance of parental support and practical strategies for parents to help their children cope with anxiety, including regular emotional check-ins and daily praise
I Said I Would Never Homeschool w/ Erin Norlander
In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews her friend Erin Norlander about the unexpected twists and turns of parenting. Erin has learned how Homeschooling can provide more quality time with family and the opportunity to instill a firm foundation of biblical truth.
Raising Responsible Kids: Building Accountability and Independence
In this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the essential strategies for raising responsible kids. We dive the importance of allowing children to experience consequences and learn from their mistakes rather than rescuing them from every challenge.
Letting Go of Expectations & Writing a New Family Script w/ Evgeniia Arasim
In this episode, Dr. Cagle interviews Evgeniia, a mom and fitness professional, shares her journey of finding balance and nourishment in motherhood. She discusses the stress and pressure she experienced growing up in a competitive school and sports environment in Russia.
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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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