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
How to be a Working Homemaker w/ Charity Gibson
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with professor and mom of four, Charity Gibson, to unpack what it really means to be a homemaker in today’s world. Spoiler: it’s not about whether you work outside the home. It’s about the heart and rhythm you bring into it.
Impulsivity, ADHD, & Pornography w/ Kristen Jenson
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle talks with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures and founder of Defend Young Minds. They explore how impulsivity, underdeveloped executive function, and screen access make ADHD kids especially at risk—and why giving kids a clear, repeated plan to reject porn is critical.
Finding Freedom in Motherhood w/ Jen Thompson
In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle and guest Jen Thompson dive into what it means to truly return to Jesus in the chaos of motherhood. Jen shares her journey of letting go of guilt, embracing grace, and finding freedom from shame—including her story of post-abortive healing. This episode is an invitation for moms to experience intimacy with God in every season, no matter their past or pace.
Raising Healthy and Happy Kids w/ Sissy Goff and David Thomas
In this episode, we explore five foundational areas for raising emotionally healthy kids: emotional regulation, communication, confidence, screen time, and long-term parenting perspective. With insights from child therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas, you'll walk away with practical, research-backed tools to build a calmer, more connected home.
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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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