Unlocking Your Child’s Confidence: The Power of Positive Self-Talk and Social-Emotional Learning As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to believe in themselves. Confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence don’t just develop overnight—they are shaped by the way children think and talk to themselves. This is where Boost […]
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Parenting Cipher with your host, Genie Dawkins. Today, we dive into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of education: the accessibility of assistive technology in inner-city public schools for students with behavioral neurological diagnoses like dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. We'll explore how budget constraints limit these […]
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 […]
Introduction to Autism Early Intervention Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior. Autism early intervention is a crucial strategy aimed at providing support to children diagnosed with ASD at an early age. Studies show that early intervention significantly improves cognitive development, social skills, and overall quality of life […]
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 peaceful parenting-child dynamic. They share personal stories, one being Genie's heartening tale of her son with autism […]
In this episode host, Genie Dawkins, and Kim Poetivin discuss how to deal with social workers and how the word “non-compliant” affects your child’s ability to make progress in school. Kim provides insight into how to interact with social workers and members of your child’s IEP team to protect your child from being targeted as a problem child
In this episode, Genie Dawkins talks about how she handled the situation when she realized that the school was keeping a log of her son’s behaviors and did not give her a copy. She takes you on the journey of how schools use your child's behavior as a way to keep you from questioning them and how to empower yourself and protect your child.
