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
Easy Ways Growth Mindset Will Empower Your Life
In the new season of The Parenting Cipher podcast, explore the world of possibilities for you and your child. In this episode, learn about the growth mindset and how it can help you achieve your goal…
Season 2 Trailer
Get ready! Season 2 of The Parenting Cipher kicks off on January 12th, 2021. Each episode our host Genie, parent confidence strategist and best-selling author, will give you the tools and resources t…
Season 1 Finale: The World Is Yours
Join the season finale of the podcast where Zavier, a special guest, shares his thoughts on how parents can connect with their kids. In this episode, Zavier provides tips and insights from a kid's pe…
Important Steps To Advocate For Your Childs Growth
Join the Parenting Cipher and LaJoy Johnson-Law to learn about how schools in predominantly white neighborhoods receive more resources than those in predominantly black neighborhoods. Lajoy explains …
Interesting Facts You Did Not Know About Executive Functioning
In this episode, Genie from The Parenting Cipher discusses what "Executive Functioning" means, and how it affects a child's learning and daily life. She provides simple and practical tips that parent…
How To Get The State To Pay For Your Childs Private School Education
Join the Parenting Cipher as Unique from the Becoming Unique Podcast shares her journey of getting her daughter into a private school for free through private placement. Learn about finding the right…
3 Things You Need To Know To Be a Successful Entrepreneur
On this episode of the Parenting Cipher, Christine Job shares tips on how parents of special needs children can earn extra income by starting their own businesses. With her experience as a business s…
Amazing Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Sickle Cell
This episode of the Parenting Cipher podcast features Elle Cole from Cleverly Changing, who shares her experience and knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease in honor of Sickle Cell Disease Month. Even if y…
How To Help Empower Your Child To Cope With Anxiety Symptoms
Join the Parenting Cipher as Jodi Aman discusses how anxiety affects children and shares ways to teach coping skills to help manage anxiety. Learn how to support your pre-teens and teenagers dealing …
How Important Is Speech Therapy In Your Children's World
Join Darius, founder and CEO of Dynamic Therapy, LLC, in this informative episode of The Parenting Cipher. Darius, a speech-language pathologist, discusses how speech therapy can benefit your child's…
How To Have Great Conversations With Your Child
Join Genie Dawkins, the host of this episode of The Parenting Cipher, as she shares tips and insights on how to connect with your child through meaningful conversations. Connection is a crucial eleme…
How To Keep Your Child Safe In A Digital World
Join Elizabeth Milivodov in this episode of The Parenting Cipher, as she shares her expertise in Digital Parenting Coaching. Discover how to navigate the digital world with your children and gain con…
How Increasing Self-care Will Help You To Become A Powerful Parent Advocate
In this podcast episode, listeners will hear Lajoy Johnson-Law and Genie Dawkins discuss the importance of advocacy, self-care, and mental health for parents of children with special needs. They addr…
4 Ways To Know How To Increase Your Child's Academic Success In School
Join Gahmya and Genie in this episode as they discuss how to identify if a child's school is using an effective curriculum and ways to have open conversations with children about racism. Gahmya provi…
What's The Parenting Cipher?
Genie Dawkins, The host of The Parenting Cipher discusses her motivation for creating The Parenting Cipher by talking about her childhood, love of Hip-Hop, and parts of her journey with her children …
The Parenting Cipher Podcast Trailer
Genie Dawkins introduces you to The Parenting Cipher Podcast. The series features uncandid talks with therapists, educators, doctors, advocates, and other parents to breakdown topics related to speci…