In episode part 1 of 2 episodes with Lajoy Johnson-Law, parent advocate, and DC Board of Education Candidate, she talks about advocacy, self-care, and mental health. When you are a parent with special needs kids you can immerse yourself in your child’s care and unconsciously stop taking care of yourself.
Going into this new school year either virtually or in-person one of the conversations that we should have with our children is about bullying. Even though most schools will discuss bullying at some point. It’s important that we have these discussions with our children as well. When you have opens conversations with your child about bullying they are more apt to share with you when they are getting bullied or in situations that someone else is getting bullied.
Genie Dawkins introduces you to The Parenting Cipher community by sharing her inspirations. Talking about her childhood in Washington, introduction to Hip Hop, and why the Parenting Cipher is part of a revolution.
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.
Introduction Social communication is a vital skill that impacts every aspect of life, from personal relationships to professional success. Whether in a workplace, classroom, or social setting, effective social communication enhances interactions, fosters understanding, and strengthens connections. This article explores the importance of social communication, its key components, and practical strategies to improve it. What […]
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.
