Parenting IQ - Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, & Parenting Challenges and Solutions
Along with experts from various fields, Dr. Cagle helps parents use the daily little moments as big learning opportunities.
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.
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
Because when parents find their rhythm, families thrive.
Tune in weekly to raise kids with wisdom, purpose, and heart.
Subscribe now to join our Lifelong Learner squad and start parenting with intention, insight, and IQ!
The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org.
For show notes and additional Mom IQ Resources, visit www.drkellycagle.com.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 176
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 37: Good-Bye Summer, Hello School!
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Episode 36: A Mother’s School Experience with Sally Pinon
On this episode…. Balancing life’s demands can be quite challenging. In this episode, Sally Pinon talks about how, even through the ups and downs of business ownership, she continues to prioritize he…
Episode 35: Avoiding the Melting Point
On this episode....What’s the melting point, you ask? It’s a term Dr. Cagle created to define the breaking point or the threshold of disaster. And, it can be applied to every area of life and to peop…
Episode 34: What about Good Study Skills? with Levi Cagle
On this episode…. Helping kids learn about themselves is such an important part of parenthood. “School” for a child is equivalent to a “job” for an adult. Can they count on you (aka, their “boss!”) t…
Episode 33: Let’s Talk about Education & COVID
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Episode 32: How to Steward our Kids with The Valadez
On this episode, Dr. Cagle interviews Hector and Vanessa Valadez, they are educators, business owners, students, volunteers at the local church, and parents of five amazing children.
Not sure how the…
Episode 31: Education Triggers
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Episode 29: The Need for Rest
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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 ou…
Episode 27: What’s your Definition of Success?
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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 s…
Episode 25: A Different Way of Schooling: University-Model
On Today's 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 s…
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 ne…
Episode 23: A Personal Story
On Today's Episode Dr. Cagle shares about her personal experiences with miscarriages and infertility. Additionally, she talks about the emotional toll on everyone, including the kids during those sea…
Episode 22: Motherly Fashion with Flavia Soares
On Today's Episode you’ll learn tips from image consultant, Flavia Soares, for the busy or exhausted mom to still find herself beautiful. Motherhood is not a time for us to lose ourselves. However, i…
Episode 21: Are you Looking for Affirmation?
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she talks about how sometimes, without even noticing, we rely on our kids’ for affirmation in our areas of insecurities.
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Episode 20: The Best Choice with Kerri Abbatacola
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she interviews Kerri Abbatacola, sometimes what may sound radical or crazy for some, turns out to be an adventure of a lifetime for others. Listen to the bo…
Episode 19: A Thief of Intentionality
On Today's Episode…..What’s one area that can be a sneaky thief of our intentionality? Technology. How can we keep ourselves from falling prey? Dr. Cagle teaches us three things we can do to fight it…
Episode 18: Living Cleanly
On Today's Episode…..Generally, parents constantly search for what’s “best” for their families. Today, we’re being educated by these two mothers, who are strong advocates for reasons we should live c…
Episode 17: 3 Strategies to Get Kids’ Help with Chores
On Today's Episode learn from Dr. Kelly as she discusses on how not only are chores important because they help mom and dad, but they also teach our kids valuable lessons, like responsibility, team w…