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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World Autism Awareness Day
Amy writes about the different ways that we can show our support.
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A cookie recipe to simplify your life
Amy shares a recipe for chocolate chip cookies that can be easily sliced and baked
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Purple Day for Epilepsy
Amy writes about the worldwide epilepsy support and awareness day
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World Down Syndrome Day
Amy writes about a recent book on parenting a child with Down syndrome
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Travelling on a budget
Amy and her family enjoyed a low-cost March Break vacation in New York City
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Springtime crafts for March Break
Amy shares two of her favourite crafts for kids of all ages and abilities
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Do your kids mimic some of your words or gestures?
Amy notices that sometimes Talia imitates her favourite expressions
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What achievement award does your child deserve?
Talia is honoured for her helpfulness at her youth group's Oscar Night bash
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Is your child in a mainstream classroom?
Amy writes about how an inclusive education has provided great opportunities for her daughter
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What activities do you do on 'date night'?
While Talia sleeps at a friend's house, Amy and Jack enjoy a night to themselves
Celebrity parents: Baby before marriage
Everyday Baby - May 14, 2013
Body image survival guide for parents
Prenatal anxiety: Tips and treatment 
Healthy Family Challenge