Anchel Krishna's daughter, Syona, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy just before her first birthday. Read each week as she blogs about the everyday extraordinary: the regularity/commonalities moms and dads of special needs kids share with parents of "typically developing children," and the exceptionalities that are truly part of each day.
Latest Blog Posts
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How do your children communicate?
Anchel discusses Syona’s communication challenges and the strategies they are using to help.
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How to balance your child's therapy with family time
Anchel talks about the ongoing challenges of Syona’s hectic schedule.
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Do your toddlers go to school?
Last week, Syona had her first morning at preschool… sort of.
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Halloween: Are your kids going trick-or-treating?
Anchel is trying to figure out how Halloween will work for the Krishna family.
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Why shoe shopping stresses me out
Buying Syona’s shoes is a challenge and Anchel shares why.
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Have your expectations changed since becoming a parent?
Anchel discusses how a documentary film and group discussion inspired her to be a better parent.
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Mommy needs a sick day
Anchel’s caught her first cold of the season and talks about what this means for her family.
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Celebrating two very special years
Syona just turned two and the Krishna family had a party that was all about the birthday girl.
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Toddler weight gain: Why size matters
Anchel talks about why the weight of her tiny tot causes her anxiety every few months.
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Making mommy friends
After a week filled with making new friends, Anchel talks about the process of connecting with other parents.
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Body image survival guide for parents
Prenatal anxiety: Tips and treatment 
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