In this episode, Gahmya and I talk about how to tell if your child’s school is using a curriculum that helps your child to make progress in school. And ways to stop policing ourselves when talking about racism with our children while giving them the language and concepts that will help them advocate for themselves.
It’s finally here! The Parenting Cipher is dedicated to empowering Parents of Color raising special needs kids by demystifying the education system, therapeutic programs, and advocating for the rights of our children. We offer parenting, advocacy, healthy living, and entrepreneur tips to parents who want to uplevel their children’s experience.
When you have a child with special needs, one of your first responsibilities as a parent is to prepare for their future. In many cases, this means providing them an education and tools tailored to their needs. It also requires careful financial planning. Even if your child is only days old, it is never too early to get into a position to provide for them no matter what their needs may be in the future.
Follow my blog with Bloglovin When your child has an invisible disability you have unconscious coping skills that you don’t realize until you get smacked in the face with how you’re dealing with certain situations. I was smacked in the face today. As my brother sets the car seat down with the new baby Zavier […]
Do you find it hard to put your kids to sleep? Tonight, try this routine: consider melatonin for kids, lessen the screentime for kids, and read story for kids. Surely, if you follow all these things, you’ll see your kid sleeping after that bedtime kids stories.
When you step into the world of special needs for your child it's like stepping into an emergency that you didn't know existed. Between advocating for your child and ensuring they are getting the support they need it never occurs to you that they might need support that isn’t in your face. We are on […]
OMG, It’s crazy right now! Schools are scrambling around to create online classrooms while providing classwork to students so complete while they figure things out. All over the world, parents are teaming together and sharing resources teachers are doing the same. I feel like I’m dodging resources right and left! I must admit, it […]
It’s easy for self-care to fall to the wayside when you’re busy with work, school, and family. Money problems, in particular, can make self-care feel out of reach.
