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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Do your kids enjoy family attractions?
After a trip to a nearby safari park, Anchel is wondering if Syona is too young to enjoy these sorts of activities.
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An open letter to Matthew Walzer
Anchel responds to a teenage boy’s request for shoes that allow him to live independently.
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How do you deal with the tough days?
This week Anchel talks about the silver lining of a particularly hard day.
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Our desperately needed summer getaway
Anchel shares how a week on the west coast was exactly what her family needed.
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Has social media improved your parenting experience?
Anchel discusses how connecting with other parents online has changed her life.
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Is hate and violence against special needs kids on the rise?
Anchel responds to a recent study that states disabled children are at a greater risk for abuse.
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Reaching a major milestone: Making new sounds
Syona made a new sound and Anchel explains why this is a huge deal.
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Leaving the NICU: My daughter's diagnosis
Anchel continues the story of how her daughter came to be diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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In the NICU: My daughter's first weeks of life
This week, Anchel gets misty-eyed as she goes back and shares Syona’s birth story and her experience in the NICU.
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Does your child have a favourite parent?
Syona is a daddy’s girl, and Anchel is very grateful!
Day in the life of Gwyneth Paltrow
Our kids are too big to ride in the wagon
Body image survival guide for parents
Prenatal anxiety: Tips and treatment 
Healthy Family Challenge