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In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie takes you on a reflective journey of her health issues and how to improve your own health advocate. While discussing the disparities and bias in health care that adds to the fact African Americans are 50 percent more likely to die of a stroke, cancer, and COVID as compared to their white adult counterparts. A healthy body is a healthy mind. So, it is important that you take care of both aspects equally and not neglect one for the other. Tune in for Genie’s six tips for taking charge of your health.

Season 3 of The Parenting Cipher starts on 10/26 and we bring in this season as an Award-nominated show for the Best Black Family Parenting Podcast by the Black Pod Awards. This season’s theme is “ Leaning In”, into advocating for our health, ensuring our children make progress in school, knowing more about our children’s […]

Going back to school is both stressful and exciting for kids and their parents. Kids often feel anxious about meeting their new teachers, making friends, and settling into a new routine. Parents want to see their children thrive in school and try hard to make the transition smooth and easy. But if your child battles anxiety, this can be a real challenge. Many anxious kids find that bringing fidget toys to school helps a lot.

In an ideal situation, any child with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) can explore their interests with no hindrances. For children with autism, such opportunities can be too few for their own good, which can be frustrating for these exceptional and talented children.

Not all autistic children have an interest in these subjects. However, those interested should not only have access to STEM but also get help so they can excel in it. How can you encourage children to learn STEM? Here’s how you encourage parents to foster their children’s love for science and how you can help kids excel.

Preparing your child's school to implement your child's IEP accommodation from the start of school. Use these tips to work towards building a team around your child to ensure your child's new school year is successful.

Whether your child is back in the classroom or returning soon, it is bound to be an adjustment. When children are excited about going to school, they are excited about learning. When they are excited about learning, there is a drastic increase in concept grasping and information retention. I’m sharing 5 ways to make sure your child gets excited about being back in school.

When I started The Parenting Cipher, I had one goal in mind – to ease the journey of a concerned parent when it came to their child’s academic success. Some years later, the goal did not change. That goal turned into multiple goals still focusing on providing parents with the knowledge to gain control over their child’s academic success while mastering their learning disabilities. I knew then parents needed a community, so I started one.

Are your kids ready to go back to school? During these final weeks of summer, it’s important to adopt learning activities that will help your child build confidence, keep their mind stimulated, and ensure that your child is ready to return to the routine of the classroom experience. Research consistently shows that children who do not engage in any type of mental activity during the summer tend to lose up to a third of what they have learned during the academic year. If your child struggles with a specific subject, summer is a great opportunity to slow down and focus on the basics of that subject so they are better prepared for the upcoming school year.