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 […]
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 […]
Are you constantly measuring your child's worth—and your parenting success—by letter grades and standardized milestones? In this transformative episode of The Parenting Cipher, special education advocate Genie Dawkins reveals why the most meaningful progress often happens in the quiet moments we overlook. Drawing from personal experiences raising two sons with autism spectrum disorder, Genie explores […]
If you've ever felt dismissed during a doctor's visit, struggled to explain your child's symptoms clearly, or wondered if that "stomach ache" is anxiety or something more serious—this conversation is for you. In this episode of The Parenting Cipher Podcast, host Genie Dawkins sits down with Dr. Timothy McKnight, a retired pediatrician with decades of […]
Looking for holiday survival tips for neurodiverse kids that actually work? The festive season can be overwhelming for children with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. If you're focused on autism meltdown prevention and ADHD holiday planning, this guide is for you. Host Genie Dawkins from The Parenting Cipher podcast shares her signature "Three Cs" framework […]
Welcome to The Parenting Cipher! In this episode, host Genie Dawkins sits down with Nicole Stewart Jones, founder and president of the National Association of Black Micro School Leaders, to uncover how micro schools are transforming education for Black and Brown families. With 18+ years as an educator and administrator—and personal experience as a mom […]
Are You Ready for the 2025 IEP Fight? Are you worried about how 2025 New IEP changes could affect your child’s education? With sweeping policy shifts happening at both federal and state levels, it’s more important than ever to understand what’s changing—and how to protect your child’s rights. In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, […]
