Parenting IQ - Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, & Parenting Challenges and Solutions
Kelly Cagle
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About the Show
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.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
6 of recent episodes transcribed
214 episodes — long track record
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Recent Episodes
S6 How Smart Parents Teach Kids About Money w/ Dr. Stephen Day
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Stephen Day to discuss how parents can teach kids about money through everyday experiences, not just financial lessons. They explore practical ways…
S6 Why Dads Feel So Overwhelmed and the Surprising Solution w/ Joshua Becker
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with bestselling author Joshua Becker to discuss why so many dads feel overwhelmed and how simplifying life can create more space for faith, family, and…
S6 Stop the Power Struggles: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child w/ Mary Van Geffen
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Mary Van Geffen to unpack why strong-willed “spicy” kids push every button and how parents can stop the exhausting power…
S6 How to Reduce Tantrums Without Punishment or Bribes w/ Dr. Kim Van Dusen
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen to discuss how parents can reduce tantrums, meltdowns, and power struggles through connection, play, and…
S6 What If Burnout Isn’t About Your Schedule at All? w/ Yvette Henry
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Yvette Henry to unpack a powerful question many parents are asking: What if burnout isn’t really about being too busy?…
S6 Mom Burnout: 5 Ways to Avoid Exhaustion and Enjoy Motherhood Again
Feeling exhausted in motherhood? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle dives into the hidden causes of mom burnout and shares five powerful shifts to help you reclaim peace, energy, and…
S6 Young Adult Brain Explained: Why Ages 18-30 Feel So Hard w/ Dr. Shannan Crawford
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Shannan Crawford to unpack why the years between 18 and 30 can feel so difficult emotionally, mentally, and relationally. They explore what’s…
S6 Why Teens Act the Way They Do w/ Dr. Amy Moore
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Amy Moore to unpack what is really happening in the teenage brain and why teens often act the way they do. They discuss emotional development, the…
S6 The Hidden Cost of Busy Childhoods w/ Natalie Gonzalez
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Natalie Gonzalez, author of The School Zone Mentality, to discuss the hidden cost of busy childhoods and why slowing down matters for healthy child…
S6 Toddler Tantrums, Power Struggles, and Big Feelings: What Parents Need to Know w/ Devon Kuntzman
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Devon Kuntzman to explore what’s really behind toddler tantrums, power struggles, and big emotions. They share how shifting from control to connection…
S6 Education Reform: What Needs to Change for Our Kids to Thrive
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle explores why today’s education system is outdated and what needs to change for kids to truly thrive. She shares how shifting toward curiosity, real-world learning,…
S6 AI in Education: What it Can't Replace w/ Dr. Anita Chen
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Anita Chen to explore the role of AI in education—and what it can’t replace. Together, they discuss why access to…
S6 Homeschooling and Entrepreneurship: Preparing Kids for the Real World w/ Dr. Cindy Haggerton
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Cindy Haggerton to explore the powerful intersection of homeschooling and entrepreneurship. Together, they discuss what…
S6 Homeschooling with Confidence w/ Carlee Neumann
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with longtime homeschool mom Carlee Neumann to talk about overcoming fear and gaining confidence in your homeschooling journey. They discuss choosing the…
S6 Is Homeschooling Right for You?
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle offers an honest, practical look at homeschooling and helps parents discern whether it’s the right fit for their family. She shares the life-giving rhythms her family…
S6 Parenting Adult Children w/ Catherine Hickem
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Catherine Hickem to explore what it really takes to build strong, lasting relationships with adult children. They discuss how to evolve as your…
S6 When Prayer Feels Hard w/ Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Dr. Kelly Cagle is joined by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson to talk honestly about why prayer can feel hard—even for women who deeply love Jesus. Together they unpack practical ways to overcome…
S6 Letting Go Without Losing Them w/ Courtney DeFeo
Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Courtney DeFeo to talk about what it means to let go as your kids grow—without losing the heart connection. From toddler years to college transitions, they explore how…
S6 Reclaiming Family Connection in the Busyness of Life w/ Josh Cagle
In this episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle is joined by her husband Josh Cagle to explore what it takes to build strong family connections in the middle of work, parenting, and…
S6 7 Personal Systems to Lower Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of parenting, work, and life? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle shares 7 practical systems she’s implemented in her own home to reduce stress, improve family…
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