Sending your kid off to summer camp is a big moment, and if you're parenting a neurodiverse kid at summer camp for the first time, your nerves are probably doing somersaults right now. That's normal. You're not overreacting, and you're not "that mom." You're just a parent who knows her child better than anyone in […]
If your child seems to fall apart over a small comment, a missed invitation, or a teacher's correction, you are not imagining it, and you are not alone. Many parents raising a child with ADHD notice the same pattern: a small moment of disappointment turns into a big, overwhelming reaction. This emotional intensity often has […]
Neurodiverse children often experience friendships differently from other children. For many parents, these social struggles can feel confusing and emotional. Some children want friendships deeply but still find it hard to connect. Others may avoid social situations because they feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. Research around Neurodiversity shows that social development is not always delayed. Instead, […]
Are you struggling to keep your child motivated with homework as the school year winds down, wondering why it suddenly feels so much harder for everyone? In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, revisits the topic of homework originally recorded at the energetic start of the school year to address why homework becomes a battleground […]
Neurodiverse kids often experience everyday activities differently, especially when Sensory issues are involved. For some children, things like haircuts, clothing tags, or toothbrushing can feel deeply uncomfortable or even painful. Many parents feel confused when simple routines suddenly lead to crying, avoidance, or emotional overload. However, these reactions are usually connected to how a child’s […]
Is your child doing okay all year and then suddenly falling apart when spring hits? If you have a child with autism or an anxiety diagnosis, this might sound familiar: the school year is almost over, and somehow that’s when everything gets harder. More meltdowns. More school refusal. More tears at drop-off. You’ve tried the […]
Why does my Black neurodiverse child start shutting down, acting out, or refusing work when we’re so close to the end of the school year? ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, Genie dives into a challenge many parents face as the school year winds down: why neurodiverse kids often seem to hit a wall in […]
Neurodiverse kids often experience emotional exhaustion long before adults notice the signs. Many children with ADHD, Autism, and sensory issues spend large parts of their day trying to “fit in” socially, emotionally, and academically. This process is often called masking. Masking happens when children hide behaviors, emotions, or struggles to appear more socially accepted. For […]
