Learning Curves and Coffee | Embracing Neuro-Diversity

By Ivory Duncan

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This is Learning Curves & Coffee, where we skip the perfection, spill the real, and talk parenting, teaching, and personal growth over a hot cup. I’m Ivory Duncan, mom, entrepreneur, and your caffeinated co-pilot through the meltdowns, meetings, and magical moments. Let’s get into it. Caleel's Journey Children’s Books: https://shorturl.at/ZMB1L Phonics Flow: https://shorturl.at/8VfX7 Transformative Parenting: https://shorturl.at/orhuV Transformative Parent Course: https://shorturl.at/thGbb Instagram | / embracingneuro_diversity Facebook| / embracingneurodiversityllc

Episode Date
Prepare Your Perspective: Creating Neurodiverse-Friendly Classrooms (Bonus Episode)
Sep 16, 2026
Start the School Year Strong Prepare Yourself, Not Just Your Child Ep 99
Sep 09, 2026
98. The Parenting Wins Nobody Celebrates: Honoring Quiet Progress in Neurodiverse Families
Aug 26, 2026
97. Learning Curves & Coffee | Some Parents Start the Race 10 Miles Behind
Aug 12, 2026
96. Learning Curves & Coffee: Who Gets to Take Care of the Parent?
Jul 29, 2026
THE PARENTS ARE NOT OKAY | Episode 95: Gentle Parenting Is Burning Some Parents Out
Jul 15, 2026
THE PARENTS ARE NOT OKAY Series | Ep. 94: I Miss Who I Used to Be
Jul 01, 2026
The Pressure to Raise a “Successful” Neurodiverse Child Ep. 93
Jun 17, 2026
Support vs. Control: Are We Helping Our Kids Thrive or Just Trying to Feel Comfortable? Ep. 92
Jun 03, 2026
Your Child Is Not a Problem to Solve Ep. 91
May 20, 2026
The Power of Play in Learning: How Play Supports Academic Growth & Brain Development | Ep. 90
May 06, 2026
How to Reset After a Hard Week: Overcoming Burnout, Stress & Mental Exhaustion | Ep. 89
Apr 29, 2026
Teaching Executive Function Skills: Time Management, Focus & Organization for Kids of All Ages | Ep. 88
Apr 22, 2026
Raising Resilient Kids: How to Help Children Bounce Back from Setbacks | Parenting Tips | Ep.87
Apr 15, 2026
Building Emotional Regulation Skills for You and Your Child Ep 86
Mar 22, 2026
Learning to Say “No” (and Mean It) Ep 85
Mar 09, 2026
Helping Kids Read Without Breaking Their Confidence Ep. 83
Jan 14, 2026
For Educators: Partnering With Families for Real Learning Impact Ep. 82
Jan 07, 2026
Soft Mornings, Strong Days | Learning Curves & Coffee Ep. 81
Dec 17, 2025
When Your Child’s Diagnosis Changes You Ep. 80
Nov 21, 2025
Calm the Chaos: 5 Practical Ways to Ease Bedtimes & Mornings
Nov 05, 2025
Beyond Burnout: 7 Real Tips to Reclaim Your Energy & Joy
Oct 29, 2025
Race, Autism & Real Talk: 10 Actionable Ways to Raise Brave Kids
Oct 22, 2025
Building Healthy Tech Habits for the Whole Family |Learning Curves & Coffee|
Sep 24, 2025
Mindset Shifts That Make Parenting & Teaching Easier |Learning Curves & Coffee
Sep 17, 2025
Learning Curves & Coffee | A Community for Parents, Educators & Everyday Growth
Sep 12, 2025
Navigating Parenting Frustrations Without Losing Your Cool
Aug 27, 2025
Parenting Neurodiverse Children Is Hard_ Parents, You Are Doing a Good Job Ep. 72
Aug 21, 2025
Reading Saved My Life | PhonicsFlow | A Mama’s Journey Through Literacy and Liberation
Jul 29, 2025
From Reacting to Relating: Parenting with Presence | Transformative Parent Series – Ep. 69
Jun 18, 2025
Trusting Your Child’s Inner Wisdom |The Transformative Parenting Series Part III, Ep. 70
Jun 11, 2025
Life Is Wise: Trusting the Neurodiverse Journey | The Transformative Parenting Series Ep. 68
May 29, 2025
The State of Special Education Pt VI: What’s Next? Preparing for the Future of Education
Apr 30, 2025
The State of Special Education Pt V: Reimagining Education at Home and in
Apr 24, 2025
The State of Special Education Pt IV: Equity in Education- Who Gets Left Behind?
Apr 17, 2025
The State of Special Education Pt III: The Power of Local Advocacy| Ep. 64
Apr 09, 2025
The State of Special Education Pt II: Protecting Special Education Rights in Uncertain Times| Ep. 63
Apr 05, 2025
The State of Special Education Part I: The Impact of Dismantling the DoEd | Ep. 62
Mar 28, 2025
My Discovery Story: Overcoming Initial Reactions to a Diagnosis Ep. 61
Feb 26, 2025
What Does Discovery Mean for Parents of Neurodiverse Children | Ep. 60
Feb 19, 2025
Redefining Success as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child | Ep. 58
Feb 12, 2025
Emotional Resilience as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child | Ep. 57
Feb 05, 2025
Practicing Gratitude as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child | Ep. 56
Jan 29, 2025
Authentic Living as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child
Jan 22, 2025
Embracing Uncertainty as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child, Ep 54
Jan 16, 2025
5-Minute Daily Habit to Strengthen Bonding and Boost Positive Behavior in Kids
Dec 19, 2024
Mastering the Art of Pivoting: Parenting, Personal Growth, and Self-Compassion
Dec 11, 2024
Balancing Safety & Independence: Parenting Tips for Autism Ep. 53
Oct 11, 2024
My Son Went Missing - Autism Parent Story
Oct 05, 2024
5 Simples Ways to Set a Routine for you and your neurodiverse child Ep. 51
Sep 18, 2024
Wellness Within Ep. 50
Sep 01, 2024
7 Challenges Parents Face Raising a Child with Autism Ep. 49
Aug 06, 2024
The number one way to navigate autism meltdowns
Jul 12, 2024
5 Effective Ways to Talk to Your Child About Autism
Jun 19, 2024
Detaching from Others' Criticism to Thrive as an Autism Parent Pt 2. Ep. 45
May 28, 2024
It's Okay to Take a Break Ep. 44
May 15, 2024
MYKCTV 5 Feature
May 15, 2024
Autism Parent Review: The Conscious Parent, Ep 42
Apr 11, 2024
3 Phases of Parenting a Neurodiverse Child. Ep. 41
Mar 27, 2024
Autism Parent Review: The Conscious Parent: Pt. 3 , Ep 40
Mar 20, 2024
Autism Parent Review: The Conscious Parent: Pt. 3 , Ep 39
Mar 17, 2024
Autism Mom's Review of: The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children Ch. 2. Ep. 38
Feb 28, 2024
Autism Mom's Review of: The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children Ch. 1 Ep. 37
Feb 22, 2024
Why Paraprofesionals Matter Ep. 36
Feb 14, 2024
Crying can be therapeutic Ep. 35
Feb 07, 2024
Why advocating for your neurodiverse child is so f*cking exhausting Ep. 34
Jan 31, 2024
5 Ways to Educate yourself on your child's neurodivergence Ep. 33
Jan 12, 2024
6 things I learned about being an Autism mom in 2023 EP. 32
Jan 02, 2024
Prioritizing Progress over Perfection Ep. 31
Dec 20, 2023
Why Representation Matters Part 2 Ep. 30
Dec 13, 2023
Why Representation Matters Ep. 29
Dec 07, 2023
If I reach my limit, I can pause Ep. 28
Nov 29, 2023
Everything is a choice Ep. 27
Nov 22, 2023
Wherever you go, there you are Ep. 26
Nov 15, 2023
It's okay to Grieve after learning about your child's diagnosis. Ep. 25
Nov 01, 2023
Conformity as a Trauma Response Ep. 24
Oct 25, 2023
Public Spaces with your child on the spectrum pt. 1, Ep. 23
Oct 11, 2023
Neurodiversity, Autism and Workplace Equity
Oct 04, 2023
Neurodiverse Terms Simplified Ep. 21
Sep 27, 2023
Raising a child on the spectrum has transformed my life in 10 significant ways, Part 2 Ep. 20
Sep 13, 2023
Raising a child on the spectrum has transformed my life in 10 significant ways, Part 1, Ep. 19
Sep 06, 2023
How I was able to Embrace my son's Autism Diagnosis Ep. 17
Aug 30, 2023
There is beauty in the struggle. Meditation Affirmations Ep.18
Aug 30, 2023
How 5 minutes a day can increase bonding and positive behavior in your child Ep. 16
Aug 23, 2023
4 Ways to Maximize the School Year for Your Neurodiverse Child Ep. 15
Aug 16, 2023
For Single Parents Raising Children on the Spectrum: Create a Routine Ep. 14
Jul 15, 2023
Meltdown v. Tantrum Ep. 13
Jul 01, 2023
10 strategies to maximize your child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) Ep. 12
May 25, 2023
Everything I do makes a difference for my child. MeditationAffirmations 2, Episode 11
May 09, 2023
I am the parent my child needs. Meditation Affirmations Pt. 1, Ep. 10
Apr 26, 2023
Let’s talk about Jason Arday Ep. 9
Apr 06, 2023
Defining Neurodiversity Ep. 8
Mar 21, 2023
It Takes A Village Ep. 7
Mar 06, 2023
Supporting your child’s Speech & Language Ep. 6
Feb 14, 2023
The Parenting Paradox Ep. 5
Jan 27, 2023
Road to acceptance when raising a child on the spectrum ep. 4: Powerlessness
Jan 13, 2023
Road to acceptance when raising a child on the spectrum ep. 3
Jan 09, 2023
Road to acceptance when raising a child on the spectrum ep. 2
Jan 02, 2023
The day we received a diagnosis Ep. 1
Dec 16, 2022
Hello, and welcome
Dec 09, 2022