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The Parenting Cipher

The Parenting Cipher

著者： Genie Dawkins
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The Parenting Cipher is the podcast for innovative Black parents raising neurodiverse and special needs children who want clear answers, fresh strategies, and a supportive community. Each week, host Genie Dawkins — best-selling author, award-winning podcaster, and unstoppable advocate — breaks down the intersections of special education, family lifestyle, and advocacy so you can confidently lead your child’s educational journey.


Genie has walked this path herself, helping her own children access scholarships, private education, and global opportunities. Now she’s sharing the lessons, laughs, and proven strategies that help families like yours create progress schools don’t always hand over.


Expect real talk, humor, and empowering conversations with experts and parents on everything from IEPs and 504s to holistic family living, entrepreneurship, and cultural experiences. Every episode is packed with practical steps and cultural insight you can use right away.


You’ll finish each episode feeling informed, equipped, and ready to advocate for the best possible education and life for your family.


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  • For you, Not your child

    For you, Not your child
    2026/05/21
    Why do I always put my kids first — until I am completely drained and barely recognize myself?ABOUT THIS EPISODEBurnout sneaks up on Black and brown parents raising neurodiverse kids. There’s this pressure to grind, stay strong, and ignore your own needs while holding everything together for your family. But exhaustion is not just part of life; it's a warning sign that your body and mind can’t be last on the list. In this conversation, Genie and Cassandra break down how burnout shows up in our community, the hidden ways it impacts our health, and what it really looks like to reclaim space for yourself without guilt. For parents constantly in advocacy mode, caring for yourself is not a luxury; it is how you protect your children and model healthy boundaries.KEY TAKEAWAYSBurnout doesn’t always look like falling apart; sometimes it’s feeling numb, disconnected, or doing everything for everyone but yourself.Black women are taught to be strong and never rest, but this grind culture can actually hurt us and our families in the long run.Asking for help, carving out even small moments for yourself, and saying “no” is necessary, not selfish, and helps your child in the end.When you notice you’ve stopped doing things you love, or your inner voice turns harsh, it’s a sign to be as gentle with yourself as you are with your child.Burnout can affect physical health, not just your mood, and Black and brown parents have the right to prioritize their own well-being, even when the world says otherwise.EPISODE QUOTES"It's okay to be sad sometimes. It's okay to be tired. It's okay to experience all the ranges of emotion that come with being a human."— Cassandra"If you can outsource, it’s okay. It does make you less of a woman, make you less of a parent. None of those things."— Cassandra"When it comes to identifying burnout, it’s important to really do some deep diving to get to know yourself and then to treat yourself the way you treat somebody that you really, really love and adore. Like your kids."— CassandraLINKS AND RESOURCESRESOURCES MENTIONED:Octavia Butler's books — Example of how anxiety shows up in daily parenting life — https://amzn.to/4v7OyV7FROM GENIE:The Parenting Cipher Beacon Library — https://beacon.by/resources/genie-dawkins/the-parenting-cipher-advocacy-resource-libraryCONNECT WITH CASSANDRA:Website — Be Well, SisInstagram — bewellsis_podcastABOUT CASSANDRACassandra Dunbar is a medical doctor, wellness advocate, and host of the Be Well Sis podcast. She helps Black millennial women find practical ways to center wellness and self-care, even in the busiest seasons of life. Her work is rooted in breaking cycles of burnout and teaching communities how to prioritize wellbeing without shame. For Black and brown parents raising neurodiverse kids, Cassandra’s approach gives permission to support yourself as deeply as you support your child.🎙️ Stay connected with Genie Dawkins and The Parenting Cipher! Get expert support for special education, advocacy, and family success. Book a complimentary strategy session here, download your free guide “Top 10 Advocacy Mistakes to Avoid”, or inquire about podcast/media collaborations here. Follow on Instagram @geniedawkins and visit www.geniedawkins.com. Thanks for listening — let’s build powerful journeys together!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    36 分
  • Why Homework Gets harder at the End of the year: How to survive the Last Three Weeks

    Why Homework Gets harder at the End of the year: How to survive the Last Three Weeks
    2026/05/20
    Why is homework such a battle at the end of the year—especially when my child is already struggling, and the school's answers don't add up?ABOUT THIS EPISODEHomework always gets harder in the last weeks of school, not because our kids are lazy, but because their brains and bodies are tired from months of pushing through systems that rarely meet their needs. For Black and brown parents raising neurodiverse children, this can feel like one more place you have to advocate alone. Genie breaks down why homework becomes such a fight, why schools may suddenly stop assigning it, and what parents can do right now to protect learning and sanity for everyone. This episode is about changing the narrative: homework time can be reclaimed as a space for growth, connection, and even a little joy, no matter what the school sends home.KEY TAKEAWAYSSchools are moving away from traditional homework, but that does not mean your child is being supported, especially if they’re already behind.Black and brown neurodiverse children often have gaps in skills because the system isn’t built for them; you can use workbooks, dedicated spaces, and routines at home to help your child catch up.You have the right to ask questions, call meetings, and collaborate with teachers about exactly what your child needs to practice at home. Don’t wait for the school to tell you what’s missing.Homework doesn’t have to look like schoolwork; you can turn it into “family co-working” time, making it positive so your child feels included and not punished.Showing your child that learning at home can be joyful helps change harmful narratives leftover from your own school experiences and helps your child feel safe and seen.EPISODE QUOTES"It's the last three weeks of school. Not because your kids are lazy, they're just tired because school's wrapping up. They still have to do homework. They're overstimulated."-Genie"Most often, these children are behind. So this is why my client is so adamant about this homework."-Genie"If you have a neurodiverse child at home and you got them buying in all the way, let me tell you, they will remind you...and that's why I always say it's important that you're having conversations with your child as much as possible."-GenieLINKS AND RESOURCES:Save the School Year Youtube videoSummer toolkit:Rescue the School Year Strategy Session- https://lunacal.ai/geniedawkins/rescue-strategy-session-iep-crisis-planning-callRESOURCES MENTIONED:10-Minute Rule (Homework guideline)—Mentioned as a way some schools frame assignmentsRecommended workbooks —For filling in skill gaps at home—https://roundups.ai/pub/get-ready-for-summer-2026-with-these-engaging-workbooks-for-special-needs-children-cbbf56FROM GENIE:The Parenting Cipher Beacon Library — https://beacon.by/resources/genie-dawkins/the-parenting-cipher-advocacy-resource-libraryCommunication Kits for Parents — Templates and tools for talking with your child's school 🎙️ Stay connected with Genie Dawkins and The Parenting Cipher! Get expert support for special education, advocacy, and family success. Book a complimentary strategy session here, download your free guide “Top 10 Advocacy Mistakes to Avoid”, or inquire about podcast/media collaborations here. Follow on Instagram @geniedawkins and visit www.geniedawkins.com. Thanks for listening — let’s build powerful journeys together!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    39 分
  • Why School Anxiety Spikes in the Spring-And what Actually helps

    Why School Anxiety Spikes in the Spring-And what Actually helps
    2026/05/14
    Why does my Black autistic or anxious child’s school anxiety get worse every spring, and nothing the school suggests actually helps?ABOUT THIS EPISODESpring is when many of our kids’ anxiety spikes, and the usual school advice is not made for Black and brown neurodiverse families. For children with an autism or anxiety diagnosis, the end of the year is a pressure cooker. Family fears, generational trauma, and the constant push for our children to “just toughen up” make it even harder. This episode breaks down why standard strategies miss the mark, how anxiety really works in the body and mind, and what Black and brown families can do differently to support self-worth and resilience in their kids instead of just telling them to get over it.KEY TAKEAWAYSAnxiety is not just worry, it’s a leftover fear response the body holds onto even when your child isn’t in danger.Black and brown parents pass down protective anxiety for good reasons, but it can keep our children feeling unsafe and alone at school.You have the right to ask teachers and counselors for specific ways to support your child’s anxiety, not just vague “calming” tips.Naming, instead of shaming, anxiety helps talking about it openly removes the blame from both child and parent, especially in families with a history of trauma.Helping kids notice their own strengths and giving them real agency in problem-solving is more powerful than trying to control every anxious moment for them.EPISODE QUOTES"Anxiety comes with all our other problems, right. It's like, attached to them, and it doesn't really separate from anything because it's so connected to our biology, our mind, our emotions, and really our spirituality, too." — Jodi"When you build that self-trust, you really are healing that trauma. Like our epigenetics says that, you know, when things happen to us, it does change or affect our DNA."— Jodi"The anxiety does not protect us, right? That's important to know."— JodiLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:Anxiety...I'm So Done With You (book by Jodi Aman) — A book for teens on understanding and managing anxiety — https://amzn.to/4eM85WiTEDx Wilmington Talk by Jodi Aman — Explains how kids can access sustainable power over anxiety —https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPojr1MZ7rYJodi Aman’s blog and classes — Parenting, anxiety, and emotional resilience resources —https://www.youtube.com/user/JodiAmanFROM GENIE:The Parenting Cipher Beacon Library — https://beacon.by/resources/genie-dawkins/the-parenting-cipher-advocacy-resource-libraryGahmya Drummond-Bay's Love Connections program — https://www.evolvedkid.com/homeMiddle School Matters book — https://amzn.to/3RawY43 Rescue the School Year Youtube video for more tips to end the school year strong: https://youtu.be/lKnNo8qR6GU?si=9DrtddkI6h54OGicCONNECT WITH JODI:Website- https://jodiaman.com/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/doctorjodiaman/ABOUT JODIJodi Aman helps young people and families manage anxiety with practical steps that center on self-worth and resilience, not just symptom control. She is a therapist and author who uses more than 20 years of experience to show kids and parents how to find their own agency and power. Her book, “Anxiety...I’m So Done With You,” and her speaking work provide direct tools for families, especially those whose needs are overlooked in mainstream mental health. For Black and brown parents raising neurodiverse kids, Jodi’s approach offers validation and strategy beyond “just calm down.”🎙️ Stay connected with Genie Dawkins and The Parenting Cipher! Get expert support for special education, advocacy, and family success. Book a complimentary strategy session here, download your free guide “Top 10 Advocacy Mistakes to Avoid”, or inquire about podcast/media collaborations here. Follow on Instagram @geniedawkins and visit www.geniedawkins.com. Thanks for listening — let’s build powerful journeys together!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    57 分
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