Mindfulness has become a buzzword in modern parenting, but many still wonder: What does it truly involve? Josephine Atluri, a renowned mindfulness and meditation coach, mother of seven, and author, sheds light on this topic in a recent episode of The Parenting Cipher "Finding Peace In Parenting: How Mindfulness Can Transform Parenting With Josephine Alturi", […]
Are you finding it hard to stay calm and present during the hectic everyday life of parenting? In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Josephine Atluri sheds light on how mindfulness can transform your parenting journey. Sit back and join hosts Genie Dawkins and Josephine Atluri as they dive deep into embracing mindfulness amidst the […]
Are you feeling overwhelmed about understanding how assistive technology can support your child’s learning? In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins clarifies the often misunderstood world of assistive technology, sharing her own experiences and insights to shed light on how this resource can be tapped to unlock your child's full academic potential. In […]
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.
