Parenting IQ | Understand your child & parent with confidence

How do you let go of control without giving up on your kids? Dr. Charles Fay of the Love and Logic Institute shares how parents can replace fear and power struggles with empathy, healthy boundaries, and faith. Learn why allowing children to experience consequences builds responsibility, how modeling your faith makes a lasting impact, and why your child's spiritual journey isn't yours to control. Discover the freedom of trusting God with your children's future while continuing to guide them with love and grace.

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What will your kids remember most about you? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Stephen Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers to explore what it means to leave a lasting legacy of faith. From modeling repentance and finding our identity in Christ to prioritizing connection over productivity, discover how everyday moments of love, obedience, and intentional parenting can shape your children's lives for generations.

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How can you talk to your daughter about sexual integrity without creating shame or fear? Dr. Kelly Cagle welcomes Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, to explore raising daughters with biblical truth, confidence, and grace. Discover how to navigate social media pressures, encourage healthy friendships, create a safe space for difficult conversations, and help your daughter understand her worth and identity in Christ.

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How do moms shape the way their sons understand and treat women? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Bonnie Pue, mother of six boys and co-founder of The Union Movement, to explore the powerful role mothers play in raising boys who respect, value, and honor women. From teaching strength with gentleness to navigating conversations about sexuality without shame, discover how everyday moments and intentional parenting can help shape the men our sons are becoming.

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What does it look like to raise boys with a healthy, biblical understanding of masculinity? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Pastor Seth Troutt, author of Authentic Masculinity, to discuss how parents can give their sons a positive vision of the men God created them to become. They explore discipline, responsibility, work and service, healthy male friendships, and how the choices boys make today help shape the men they’ll become tomorrow.

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How do we raise boys and girls without unintentionally passing down shame? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, author of Shameless Parenting, to explore how childhood development, family environment, and cultural messages shape the way kids see themselves. They discuss setting healthy boundaries without shame, approaching mistakes with curiosity instead of criticism, and how repair and grace can help break unhealthy patterns for the next generation.

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Parenting a teen with ADHD can make it difficult to know when to step in and when to step back. Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of Your Brain’s Not Broken, to talk about the developmental challenges teens with ADHD face and how parents can support them without constantly rescuing them. They explore identity, independence, friendships, rejection, and the importance of staying calm and curious through it all.

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Why does your child seem to hear you but still struggle to follow through? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Dr. Jody Jedlicka to explore the difference between hearing and auditory processing—and why listening difficulties aren't always disobedience or lack of attention. Learn what signs to look for, when to seek additional support, and simple ways to make listening and learning easier for your child.

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An autism diagnosis can bring both clarity and uncertainty for a family. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Cagle talks with Kari Baker, founder of KIND Families, about pursuing the right support, recognizing your child’s strengths, and finding hope in the middle of an unexpected journey. Parents will be encouraged to see a diagnosis as a roadmap—not a definition of who their child is.

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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.

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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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What if your spouse is trying to love you but you simply aren't feeling it? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman to unpack why even the strongest marriages can experience emotional disconnect. Together, they explore the five love languages, the surprising role of personality and "love language dialects," and how intentional choices can help you better understand your spouse, strengthen your connection, and build a marriage where both of you truly feel seen, valued, and deeply loved.

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What does it really mean to be a great dad? In this powerful and hilarious conversation, Michael Jr. shares hard-earned wisdom on fatherhood, faith, marriage, and personal growth. From learning to trust God over hustle culture to viewing conflict as an opportunity for transformation, Michael challenges parents to lead from a place of curiosity, grace, and purpose. You'll laugh, reflect, and walk away encouraged by his reminder that God isn't asking parents to be perfect—He's asking them to stay connected to the perfect Father.

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