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In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, join Kendra Lendsey, host of The Yo Fly Aunty Podcast, and Genie for a conversation that all special needs moms need to have. From how parenting changes as we get older and dealing with the isolation of being a special needs parent to strategies on how to be the best advocate for your child, Kendra and Genie share their stories and experiences. They discuss grades, stepping on other people’s toes, the power of writing, and much more on this episode of The Parenting Cipher.

In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, William Atikins IV, a high school senior, joins Genie to talk about his experience having Tourette Syndrome awareness. William, joined by his mother, shares about getting his diagnosis, making friends, and setting goals and aspirations. Hear about what helped him accept himself and take exciting chances in this […]

Meet Val and Katie Valerie Harrison and Kathryn D'Angelo came together in friendship and support to write the book 'Do Right By Me: Learning raising black children in white spaces.' Kathryn, a white woman, married to a white man, upon adopting a beautiful bi-racial child, knew they needed support in learning what it takes to […]

Why Self-Care for Parents Matters Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet exhausting jobs in the world. Between taking care of children, managing household responsibilities, and balancing work, it’s easy to put personal well-being on the back burner. However, self-care for parents is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Prioritizing self-care improves physical health, reduces […]

Mama Said Knock You Out: 5 Easy Ways To Prepare For An Individual Education Plan What is an IEP Meeting For those who do not know what an IEP or individual education plan is, it is a plan that outlines what specialized instruction and related services that a child receives with a disability that will […]

Discover how to raise confident Black kids with inclusive books, positive representation, and empowering parenting tips. Meet M.J. Fievre I purchased a book for my niece called “Badass Black Girl: Quotes, Questions, and Affirmations” for my niece and she loved it. When I found out that M.J. Fievere was releasing a new book called Raising […]

What Does Self-Care Look Like So this blog is all about REAL self-care regimen. But what does that look like? Kabrena Williams of Scratch Made Consulting joined me on The Parenting Cipher to talk about creating a self-care regimen that you will maintain. Kabrena Williams and I talked about self-care regimen and how parents of […]

Women’s History Month is coming to a close, but let’s keep the celebration of strong females going ALL YEAR LONG! What better way to celebrate than with children’s books featuring smart, spunky, sporty, and spectacular females? As a bonus, all of these protagonists are females of color, an element that is sorely lacking in the […]