ADHD can create unique challenges in marriage, from impulsive communication and unfinished projects to mental overload and difficulty transitioning into connection. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle breaks down what’s happening in the ADHD brain and shares practical strategies couples can use to communicate more effectively, share responsibilities, and reduce frustration. Learn how curiosity, clear systems, and intentional communication can help you stop working against each other and start functioning as a team.

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ADHD can create unique challenges in marriage, from impulsive communication and unfinished projects to mental overload and difficulty transitioning into connection. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle breaks down what’s happening in the ADHD brain and shares practical strategies couples can use to communicate more effectively, share responsibilities, and reduce frustration. Learn how curiosity, clear systems, and intentional communication can help you stop working against each other and start functioning as a team.

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 

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In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Lindsey Maestas to uncover the small, everyday habits that can slowly create distance in a marriage. They discuss how distractions, unmet expectations, resentment, and avoiding hard conversations can weaken connection—and how simple shifts like putting down your phone, taking responsibility for your own patterns, dating your spouse, and keeping Christ at the center can help rebuild intimacy and friendship.

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When the world feels scary, how do we help our kids feel safe without pretending that hard things won’t happen? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle talks with Courtney Reissig about helping children process fear, navigate difficult questions, and find security in God even when we don’t have all the answers. They share practical ways parents can filter overwhelming information, create healthy boundaries around the news, and point their kids toward hope in a broken world.

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How do we teach kids about body boundaries without making them afraid of the world? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle talks with Sara Ernst about helping children recognize “tricky” behavior, trust when something feels uncomfortable, and confidently use their voice. They share practical ways parents can teach body safety, respect a child’s boundaries, and build skills that will serve them from childhood into their teen years and beyond.

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In this episode of Parenting IQ, Dr. Kelly Cagle shares five essential boundaries that can help adults and kids with ADHD thrive. She explores how setting intentional guardrails around friendships, commitments, intake, stagnation, and ideas can protect your time, attention, and capacity. You’ll learn why boundaries aren’t about restriction—they’re about creating the structure your ADHD brain needs for greater focus, follow-through, and freedom.

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In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with bestselling author Douglas McKelvey to discuss the greatest gift parents can give their children before they leave home: a personal, enduring relationship with Jesus. Together, they explore how spiritual rhythms like prayer, trusting God's truth, and developing a faith of their own can prepare young adults to navigate life's challenges with confidence. This conversation offers hope and practical encouragement for parents raising children to stand firm in their faith long after they leave the nest.

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Launching your child into adulthood can be one of the hardest seasons of parenting but it doesn't have to be filled with fear. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with parenting expert Dr. Kathy Koch to discuss the biggest mistakes parents make when preparing their adult children for college, careers, marriage, and beyond. Together, they explore how to replace control with trust, help young adults build resilience, encourage dependence on God, and maintain healthy relationships during one of life's biggest transitions.

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Why do small disagreements in marriage sometimes turn into big arguments? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Kelly Flanagan to explore what really happens when we get triggered. Together, they discuss the hidden needs beneath conflict, why couples react so differently, and practical ways to stay connected instead of becoming defensive. If you want healthier communication and a stronger marriage, this conversation will give you simple, actionable tools you can start using today.

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Marriage isn't built in a day, it's built one intentional choice at a time. In this special anniversary episode, Dr. Kelly and Joshua Cagle celebrate 20 years of marriage by sharing the biggest lessons they've learned about communication, conflict, parenting, faith, finances, fun, and keeping God at the center. Whether you're newly married or decades into your journey, this honest conversation will encourage you with practical wisdom to help your marriage grow stronger through every season.

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