Parenting IQ | Understand your child & parent with confidence

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 has experienced—like flexibility, personalized learning, and togetherness—alongside the real challenges of juggling work, socialization, and daily structure. If you’ve ever wondered, “Could we do this?” this conversation will help you think clearly and confidently about your school choice.

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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 

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 children grow, process grief and expectations, set healthy boundaries, and respond instead of react. If you want your kids to keep coming home—physically and emotionally—this conversation will give you practical wisdom and hope.

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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 

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 distraction, comparison, and guilt while building a genuine relationship with God. This episode offers encouragement and simple habits to help you linger longer in God’s presence and rediscover the joy of prayer.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com 

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 

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 parenting roles shift while staying rooted in faith and relationship. This episode is full of wisdom for moms navigating change, launching teens, and staying present in every season.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com 

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 

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 packed schedules. Together, they unpack the power of creating healthy home rhythms, transitioning between work and family life, redefining the role of stay-at-home parents, and why slowing down might be the key to deeper relationships. Whether you're juggling business and motherhood or just trying to stay connected with your kids, this episode offers honest insight and practical encouragement.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com 

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 

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 rhythms, and create more peace. From syncing calendars and simplifying meals to hiring your kids for chores and inviting God into the everyday moments—these systems are easy to apply and powerful in impact. Tune in to learn how small changes can lead to big breakthroughs in your daily life.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com 

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 

When teens are hurting, how do we help them feel seen? In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle speaks with Amber Lia and her 18-year-old son Ollie about anxiety, spiritual battles, and the healing power of faith, family, and emotional support. Drawing from their journey—and their new devotional You Are Seen—they share practical tools, encouragement, and hope for both parents and teens navigating mental health challenges in today’s world.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

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 

Think you're bad at cooking? You're not—you're just still learning. In this inspiring conversation, cookbook author and Dish It Girl host Dina Deleasa-Gonsar joins Dr. Kelly Cagle to reframe kitchen confidence. Together, they explore why cooking doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful, how to simplify family meals, and how embracing a growth mindset can turn food into legacy. Whether you're a beginner or burned out, this episode will encourage you to take the pressure off—and just start.

Start your year with purpose! In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle shares four key areas that will help you embrace a lifelong learner mindset in 2026: writing things down, simplifying your life, staying connected to life-giving people, and stopping comparison quickly. With honest stories and practical tips, Kelly invites you to grow alongside her—one intentional step at a time.

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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 

What if rest isn’t a reward—but the starting point for parenting well? In this soul-stirring episode, Christy Nockels joins Dr. Kelly to talk about parenting from a place of peace, presence, and worship. From letting go of guilt to creating rhythms of rest in your home, Christy shares how the presence of God transforms motherhood from the inside out. Plus, hear the heart behind her new family worship album King Who Never Sleeps.

To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com

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