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 about her own experience of dealing with relatives who don't understand her children's challenges and how she handles expectations of well-behaved children. Genie emphasizes the importance of having conversations with immediate family members and explains how they can help. Genie also shares a personal story of her child's struggle with pivoting plans and social interactions during a visit to his grandmother. Tune in to learn valuable tips for navigating family and friends during the holiday season, especially coming out of COVID, and supporting children with different diagnoses.

Genie Dawkins

Host of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins is a single mother of four and has over 25 years of being a parent advocate of special needs children. In addition to obtaining her Certification in Integrative Health Coaching, Lateefa holds an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and a B.S. in Social Sciences. Genie is the best-selling author of two books “Not My Child: Navigating Your Child’s Learning Difficulties with IEP’s and Education Resources” and a recent release “The Joyful Family Planner”. As a Special Education & Family Lifestyle consultant, her mission is to help parents achieve a balanced life and overcome inevitable challenges both at school and home in a way that empowers parents and children.

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