Are you planning a summer adventure to an amusement park but worried about how to make the experience accessible and enjoyable for your child with disabilities? This episode dives deep into the essential tools, systems, and mindsets families need to know before heading out for summer fun—so you can spend more time making memories and […]
Are you feeling burnout from always putting your child and family first, and wondering how you can start caring for yourself—without guilt? In this bonus episode of The Parenting Cipher, "For you, not your child," is joined by Dr. from the award-winning Be Well Sis podcast. Together, they get real about the invisible load caregivers […]
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 […]
