The Parenting Cipher
The Parenting Cipher Podcast supports innovative Black parents raising special needs children by breaking down the intersections of special education, family lifestyle, and advocacy. Hosted by Genie Dawkins, a best-selling author and unstoppable advocate, each episode delivers real talk, humor, and expert insights to help you confidently lead your child’s educational journey.
Genie has helped her own children access scholarships, private education, and global experiences, and now she’s here to help you create the progress your child deserves.
Every week, join Genie and a range of experts and parents as they decode complex topics around special education, parenting, holistic living, entrepreneurship, and cultural experiences. In every episode, you’ll get real talk, expert strategies, and empowering conversations that decode special education, advocacy, parenting, and holistic family life — all delivered with humor, cultural insight, and practical steps you can use right away.
You'll leave every episode feeling empowered, equipped with practical strategies, and ready to advocate for the best possible education and life for your family.
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- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
It's Easy Family gathering tips to save your sanity!
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie delved into navigating the holiday season with a child who has different diagnoses that may cause social, auditory or sensory challenges. Genie talks ab…
Understanding Dyslexia and How to Support Your Child
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, join Genie and Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein from Think Dyslexia as they explore Dyslexia and Dysgraphia. If your child has been diagnosed with Specific Lea…
3 Wonderful Ways To Know If Your Child is Making Progress
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, explore the common issue of relying on school systems to support our children's academic progress. Genie discusses how to determine if your child is truly mak…
How Do You Support Your Child in Making Progress in Speech?
On this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Leanne Sherred and Genie discuss the importance of addressing speech and language concerns in children. Limited resources in schools may lead to some concerns…
3 Terrific Ways To Identify Burnout And Steps To Heal
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, the importance of self-care and recognizing the signs of burnout and depression are discussed. Cassandre shares their personal experiences with burnout and ho…
Steps to Take When Your Child Is Being Stereotyped
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins shares her experience with schools keeping a log of her son's behavior and using it against her in IEP meetings. She talks about how schools use…
Quick Tips to Empower Yourself When Dealing with Social Workers
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins talks to Kim Poitevin about how to navigate interactions with social workers and IEP team members. Kim provides valuable insights on how to advo…
3 Amazing Ways to Support Your Child Returning to In Person Schools
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Kim Wheeler Poitevin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in childhood grief and loss, shares her insights on supporting black and transracial yout…
6 Empowering Ways To Take Charge of Your health
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie shares her personal experience with health issues and how to become a better health advocate for yourself and your family. She discusses the disparities…
Season 3 Trailer
Get ready! Season 3 of The Parenting Cipher kicks off in October of 2021. On each episode our host Genie, parent confidence strategist and best-selling author, will give you the tools and resources t…
Spectacular ways Diverse Books can change your child's world
In the season finale of The Parenting Cipher, Stephanie Reed from MiJa Books talks to Genie about why representation in children's books matters. They discuss how reading diverse books can help child…
Conversations special needs mom need to have
Join Kendra Lendsey, host of The Yo Fly Aunty Podcast, and Genie on this episode of The Parenting Cipher, where they have a conversation that all special needs moms need to have. They talk about how …
Journey to Embracing and Thriving with Tourettes Syndrome
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, William Atkins IV, a high school senior, talks to Genie about his experiences with Tourette’s Syndrome. William and his mother share their journey, including …
How To Raise Confident Black Kids In White Spaces
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Valerie Harrison and Kathryn D'Angelo, authors of Do Right By Me, share tips on how to raise Black children with a positive racial identity in predominantly w…
5 Easy Ways To Prepare For An Individual Education Plan
On this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie shares her top five tips to empower parents for their child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings. From preparing beforehand to advocating for your…
How To Raise Confident Black Kids In White Spaces
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, author M.J. Fievre shares practical tips for empowering and supporting children in the face of racism and racial inequalities. Learn how to listen to your chi…
How To Become A Better Parent With The Secrets Of Sleep
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, learn from Genie's experience with sleep deprivation and the steps she took to prioritize her well-being. Discover how overthinking and guilt can impact your …
Mind Blowing Ways To Create A Self-Care Regimen Thats Easy To Do Everyday
Learn about self-care and how to make it work for you in this episode of The Parenting Cipher featuring Kabrena Williams of Scratch Made Consulting. Kabrena debunks common self-care myths and shares …
6 Unique Ways To Make Virtual School Work For You
In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins shares six tips on how to stay motivated, set IEP goals, work with social workers, and access compensatory education during virtual learning. Sh…
How Online Education Programs Can Help Your Child Excel In School
On this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Anthony Frasier, CEO of ABF Creative, joins Genie to discuss the benefits of edutainment for children. Learn how the right media can positively impact your ch…