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 emotional regulation instead of punishment or bribes, while also creating a more peaceful home and avoiding burnout in motherhood.

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 sits down with Yvette Henry to unpack a powerful question many parents are asking: What if burnout isn’t really about being too busy? Together, they explore the emotional, mental, and spiritual weight that moms and families carry behind the scenes, and why true healing often starts beneath the surface. Yvette shares practical encouragement for recognizing burnout, creating healthier rhythms, and learning how to care for yourself without guilt so you can show up more fully for the people you love.

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, 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 “right hard,” trusting your instincts as a parent, and creating learning experiences that help children discover their unique strengths. Carlee also shares how her new platform, MatchEd, is helping families build personalized learning pathways and navigate education with greater clarity and support.

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 

This episode explores the importance of accountability in personal and professional growth. Dr. Cagle discusses different forms of accountability, including through friendships, parent-child relationships, mentorship, and coaching.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the importance of community, especially in motherhood

In this Episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle and Steve Penate discuss the importance of becoming the person you need to be in order to achieve your goals and fulfill your roles as a husband and father and the importance of setting the right atmosphere in your home.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the challenges and learning experiences of parenting. Listen in as she shares some of her personal experiences.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews her son, Levi about the importance of not wasting time and making every moment count. They talk about how to spend downtime wisely, the significance of setting goals, and the impact of screens on mood and comparison.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews Heather Schott, Pastor of Mercy Culture Church. Heather Schott shares about juggling motherhood, ministry, and personal life. Listen to this encouraging episode, if you’re a mom or in ministry this is for you!

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the importance of understanding how individuals process information and how it can impact relationships.

In this episode, let’s talk about when you’re not smart enough.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle Share about the feeling of overwhelm that many moms experience and the negative reactions that can result from it.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle Share about how unstructured play is important for children's growth in creativity, confidence, self-awareness, and communication skills. Listen to this episode to hear more!

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.

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, Dr. Kelly Cagle and her son Levi discuss the importance of understanding needs versus wants and the value of patience and intentionality when it comes to buying things.

In this 100th episode of the Parenting IQ Podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the importance of applying parenting strategies in the home. Dr. Cagle explains the eight intelligences: spatial, bodily kinesthetic, musical, naturalistic, linguistic, logical-mathematical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

On this episode Dr. Kelly Cagle interviews guest Joshua Adams, an expert in managing YouTube channels and a partner at Parent ProTech. They discuss the importance of online safety and the impact of excessive screen time on children's mental health. Joshua shares statistics on cyberbullying, exposure to explicit content, and online predators.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses three things that children communicate to their parents, whether through words or actions.

In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle and her son Levi discuss their experiences with different schooling methods, including traditional schools, university model schools, and homeschooling.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle discusses the concept of over stimulation and its impact on children. Emphasizing the importance of understanding and having grace for children who may exhibit unusual behavior in these overwhelming situations

In this conversation, Dr. Rebecca Jackson discusses the importance of movement for children's development and overall well-being. She emphasizes the negative effects of excessive screen time and the need for balance and regulation. She emphasizes the role of coordination and core muscles in brain development and explains the function of the reticular activating system

In this conversation, MJ Cash, a homeschooling mom, shares her experiences and insights into homeschooling. She discusses her family dynamics, the role of a facilitator in homeschooling, and the reasons for choosing homeschooling.

In this episode, Kelly Cagle discusses how to support your child as a student and foster a love for lifelong learning, emphasizing the difference between being a student and being a learner, highlighting the importance of seeing learning opportunities in everyday life.

In this conversation, Kelly and Josh discuss the cultural idea of love and the biblical definition of love. They emphasize that love is an action and requires selflessness and serving others.

They explore the importance of patience and kindness in love and the need for a daily walk with God. They also discuss the significance of rest and refocusing in love. The conversation highlights the choice to love daily and the impact of forgiveness and not keeping record of wrongs. They address the dangers of expectations in love and the need to define love in a diluted world.

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.

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 

I am so privileged to have Maya Corbic with me today, and here’s why: as the founder of Wealthy Kids Investment Club and a popular instagram account @teach.kids.money, her heart is to inspire parents to raise financially independent kids. You’ll hear more about her story throughout our chat, but just know that her vision is to empower every child to become a financially independent adult– can I get an amen?!?!

In this episode, Kelly Cagle and her son Levi discuss the topic of confidence. They explore the challenges faced by the next generation and how to battle negative thoughts and comments. They also discuss the impact of change and transitioning to new environments. Levi shares his personal experiences and offers advice on staying confident in school and overcoming fear and self-doubt. They emphasize the importance of treating others with respect and understanding, and the role of parents in supporting their children's confidence. The episode concludes with a discussion on working towards goals and the importance of consistency.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle introduces Season 4 of the Parenting IQ Podcast, titled 'Little Moments, Big Impacts.' She emphasizes the importance of daily moments for growth and learning, not just for children but also for parents and in marriage. The main topic of this episode is habits and their impact on our lives. Dr. Cagle defines habits as acquired behavior patterns that are regularly followed until they become almost involuntary. She discusses the characteristics of habits and provides examples of productivity habits and house chores habits. Dr. Cagle also highlights the importance of teaching kids good habits and the need to avoid punishment and nagging. She concludes by emphasizing the impact of these little moments and habits on our future selves and families.

For the season finale, Josh and I wanted to remind you to define your personal and family values to help keep eternity as your main focus versus just the present moment– with the millions of distractions.

Fighting in a crowd is inevitable… In this episode, Josh and I talk about writing a GAME PLAN when you’re about to hang out with outsiders, whether they’re family members, friends, or co-workers!

Try this pre-, during-, and post-game plan, and let us know how it helped you fight (or avoid a fight!) in your next social outing.

Our kids took it upon themselves to write their Christmas wish list. Aaaand ‘tis the season where expectations are met or unmet… In what other areas do you have high expectations?

Listen to episode 15 as Josh and I talk about spoken + unspoken expectations.

In this episode, Josh and Kelly talk about gratefulness, what creates gratefulness and what the opposite of gratefulness looks like.

In this episode, Josh and Kelly share why they should fight for rest, what rest looks like and how you can rest

In this episode, Josh and Kelly share how they fight against disengagement as husband and wife and as dad and mom.

Boundaries are established to protect, not limit. This episode is a must if you’re struggling to stick to your word, even when the kids keep begging.

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 

Are you doing what you REALLY want to do in the 24 hours you have each day? Josh & Kelly share a few thoughts about fighting for their TIME– with the last one being you just can’t live without!

Do you fight about the kids?? In this episode Josh & I talk about 3 areas that can put a stop to those arguments!

Today’s episode has a different structure– Josh & I chat about different topics you have sent in…. 

Like: loving our spouses in different ways, balancing work + house chores + parenthood + marriage + & self-care, and of course, sex too! 

This would be a great episode to listen to with your spouse ;)

What’s the #1 issue married couples fight about???

And how can you create a home culture to fight it in a healthy way?!

It only took us 6 episodes before we brought up sex… this one is about the NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT. Because, ya know, guys are microwaves and gals are ovens 😆

Tune in to episode 6 to learn ways to:

Choose your battles wisely when talking about sex

Explore what kind of fighter you are when sex talk is brought up

Respect one another by leaning in to “the talk”

LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, or Google podcasts or WATCH on YouTube!

Racism, politics, agendas, fears, negative & positive words are all part of your home culture. If your walls could talk, what would they be saying???

p.s. listen to how your kids are talking/fighting. 👀

LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, or Google podcasts or WATCH on YouTube!

What kind of fighting did you witness in your home as a kid? 

In episode 4, Josh and Kelly talk about the importance of COMMUNICATING those experiences as you establish your own “fighting culture” within your home. 

LISTEN on Apple, Spotify, or Google podcasts or WATCH on YouTube!

Have certain frustrations led to unnecessary arguments?! Have disappointments been creeping into your marriage?! 

Listen to episode 3 to hear some funny and other serious ways that Josh & Kelly fight FOR their marriage through the frustrations + disappointments in life… because they come on a daily basis!

With my co-host, Josh Cagle, here are some of the things you’ll learn in episode 2:

Ways to prioritize what’s on your plate

Voicing the need for help (uh-humm, it’s not a sign of weakness— all fingers pointing at me…)

Bringing the kids along to pitch in with chores

Sleep divorce statistics (have you heard of it??)

and a few other areas that could make the fighting more constant during the transition into the back to school groove!

Check out free resources and more at drkellycagle.com

Let’s go, SEASON 3!!!

With my co-host, Josh Cagle, here are some of the things you’ll learn in episode 1:

Leading reasons for divorce in 2023

A real life glimpse of who we are 

Some of our fighting stories (most of them are so embarrassing…)

The 3 things we do every single time we fight (sometimes we do them really well, other times very poorly… but we still do them!)

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify, or Google podcasts today!

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 

On today's episode with Dr. Kelly Cagle…The summer break is super fun, until it’s not fun at all anymore when your kid gets on the struggle bus in August… Listen to 3 warnings to avoid a ginormous awful transition back to school!

On today's episode with Dr. Kelly Cagle….Yay to the end of another school year! Listen to episode 18 to INTENTIONALLY WRAP IT UP!

On today's episode with Dr. Kelly Cagle…..It really is never too early to talk about what your kids want to be when they grow up. But this conversation goes way beyond that!