Understanding Autism Through Early Intervention The journey into parenting is as vast as life itself, and when children present unique developmental paths—like speech delays or atypical physical development—early intervention becomes a beacon of hope. Through her personal experience with her son's speech issues and the associated surgical corrections, Genie Dawkins, host of "The Parenting Cipher," […]
In This Episode: Join us with your host, Genie Dawkins, as she gets candid about the journey of parenting children on the autism spectrum. Through her own personal experiences and the insights she's gained along the way, Genie aims to demystify autism, highlight the importance of early intervention, and emphasize the need for a supportive […]
In an enlightening conversation, Kiva Schuler and Genie Dawkins delve deep into the tenets of peaceful parenting, reflecting on the pivotal role of trust, the detrimental impacts of shame, and the power of patience and empathy in the parent-child dynamic. They share personal stories, one being Genie's heartening tale of her son with autism and […]
As the end of the school year is getting close, we, as parents, may notice our children facing numerous hurdles. The culmination of a year's worth of learning can be both a time of celebration and a lot of stress, especially when we suspect that things may not be going as smoothly as expected in […]
Halloween is coming up and the boys and I haven't done any trick-or-treating in a while because of COVID. I remembered how to do it and it's easy, but it's also easy to get caught up in the excitement of Halloween and then the day comes, and my child has a big meltdown. So here are some of my favorite ways to prepare for Halloween when your children have anxiety, sensory processing disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We want to unlearn our unhealthy routines and embrace mind and body-nourishing habits. Who wouldn’t want to? Our minds and bodies are processing thoughts, emotions, food, and movements round the clock. We easily feel consumed and seized up especially when we allow them to be filled with “toxins.” These so-called toxins may come in the form of an imbalanced diet, unhealthy daily routines, negative and intrusive thoughts, among others. If neglected, they can result in stress, lack of focus, brain fog, unhappiness, and even health issues in the long run. Since we don’t want these to happen, what should we do?
You can earn money while staying flexible and spending time with your family by setting up a business and working from home. Although it sounds like a lot of work, it's easier than you may expect, especially if you base your home business on a pre-existing skill or hobby. Plus, you're rewarded by doing something you love and working on your terms.
Every day, you’re faced with a long list of never-ending to-dos, both at work and at home. And when you have such a busy schedule (don’t we all?), properly taking care of yourself can be quite a challenge. Of course, you know that it’s essential to take care of yourself. Still, you hardly have time to keep up with your daily tasks, much more maintain a regular self-care ritual. It can feel like you don’t have a choice in the matter.
