 |
The Parenting CipherDecoding, Connecting, Leading Author: Genie Dawkins
When youre an innovative black parent with a special needs child and find yourself having more questions than answers. The Parenting Cipher Podcast supports parents with navigating the intersections of special education and family lifestyle to increase your childs ability to make progress. While providing shortcuts to successfully navigating the education system to empower you and your child with a side of humor and real talk so that you can advocate for the best possible education and support your family deserves. Genie Dawkins is a best-selling author, who doesn't believe in the word cant and has used that motto to broaden her childrens view of themselves, enroll them in private schools using scholarships, and travel across the world to expose them to a world without limits.Every week Genie invites a wide range of professionals and other parents to break down topics related to special education, parenting, holistic lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and our cultural experiences. Youll walk away from each episode feeling empowered to make changes in your life so your entire family and most importantly your child will make academic progress. To empower you to decode the information that keeps your child from making progress so you can connect the dots and lead your child's journey. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
How to Set SMART Advocacy Goals for Your Child’s Success in 2025
Thursday, 9 January, 2025
Have you ever felt overwhelmed advocating for your child's education, juggling family life, and maintaining your own health?In this empowering episode, Genie Dawkins reflects on her 2024 advocacy journey and shares actionable steps to help parents create impactful advocacy goals for 2025. From transitioning her son between educational settings to addressing challenges like inadequate special education support, Genie’s insights are both relatable and transformative.Discover how to balance advocacy, family priorities, and self-care while ensuring your child thrives. Whether you're tackling IEPs, building clarity around your child’s needs, or celebrating small wins, this episode is packed with tools to empower you for the year ahead.Key TakeawaysAdvocacy Lessons Learned: Transitioning between schools reveals gaps and opportunities to strengthen advocacy strategies.Customized Education Matters: Tailored programs are essential, especially for children with learning disabilities like dyscalculia.Mental Health as Advocacy Fuel: Prioritizing your own well-being is key to effective advocacy and overall family health.Setting SMART Goals: Break down advocacy goals into small, achievable steps for clarity and progress.Self-Care & Celebrating Wins: Recognize and celebrate milestones—both yours and your child’s—on the journey.Resources & LinksGoal-Setting Worksheet: Download hereThe Parent's IEP Fast Track Package: Work with me, one-on-one, to create an advocacy plan that's uniquely yours. " Limited Offer"Mental Health Apps: Explore resourcesWrightslaw: Visit WrightslawUnderstood.org: Check out Understood.orgQuotes to Inspire💬 "Advocacy isn’t a sprint; it’s a journey with small wins that build big successes."💬 "Involving your child in setting their goals makes advocacy more meaningful and achievable."💬 "You are the architect of your child’s success—clarity and purpose are your tools."About the HostGenie Dawkins is the host of The Parenting Cipher podcast, a best-selling author, and an advocate for neurodiverse children. With years of experience navigating IEPs, special education, and family life, Genie offers actionable advice and resources for parents. Her mission is to empower families to create successful educational and life outcomes while fostering well-being and balance.Join the ConversationWhat’s your #1 advocacy goal for 2025? Share it with us on social media using the hashtag #ParentingCipherAdvocacy. Let’s build a community of empowered parents making impactful changes together!🎧 Listen now and start creating advocacy goals that help you and your child thrive! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
