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Family
Why does my mom guilt get worse during the summer?
"I love my work. However, there are still times when "mom guilt" rears its ugly head."
3 minutes
Family
Three years later, this viral campaign gets a happy ending
"By leveraging social media, Matthew Walzer has made a difference that will increase the independence of so many people in the special-needs community."
2 minutes
Family
How the Parapan Am Games almost let my family down
"I was frustrated. I was hurt. I was tired. I just wanted to attend a sporting event with our family—and I didn’t want to have to fight to make it happen."
3 minutes
Family
It's a sad day when a toddler is told she can't be Elsa
"Apparently, certain people take offence to non-Caucasian toddlers dressed as Disney Princesses."
2 minutes
Family
I saw myself in the viral "first-time-dad" video
Anchel Krishna responds to a heartfelt cartoon about parenthood and having a child with special needs.
3 minutes
Family
How a trip to India prepared me for special-needs parenting
"I often wonder if that trip was the universe’s way of preparing me for the adventure that was to come with my daughter's diagnosis of cerebral palsy."
3 minutes
Family
Transability: A mom tries to understand why people would want to be disabled
"The idea of transability was new to me. It took me a few days to actually read through the article and carefully consider my reaction."
3 minutes
Family
When your child almost has a serious accident
Anchel Krishna's four-year-old daughter Syona narrowly escaped a wheelchair accident last weekend.
3 minutes
Family
Why I'm proud of my daughter's self-advocacy skills
Anchel Krishna discusses the importance of her daughter's newfound self-advocacy skills.
3 minutes
Family
How a child with special needs affects your marriage
Anchel Krishna and her husband celebrated their wedding anniversary in an unexpected way.
3 minutes
Family
Special-needs parenting: My daughter's first friend
Anchel Krishna finds joy in seeing her four-year-old daughter make her first friend.
3 minutes
Family
Adapting outdoor activities for kids with special needs
Anchel Krishna wants to be more bold in adapting outdoors activities for her daughter with special needs.
3 minutes
Family
10 truths about parenting a child with special needs
Sleepless nights, insurance policies, overscheduling—here are 10 truths about special needs parenting.
3 minutes
Family
An open letter to my daughter's therapist
Anchel Krishna bids an emotional farewell to the woman who worked as her four-year-old daughter's therapist.
3 minutes
Family
Autism awareness: How one mom became an advocate
Anchel Krishna talks with Brianne Buckman-Kalechstein about becoming an advocate for autism acceptance after her son was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.
3 minutes
Family
Ontario girl with cerebral palsy turned away from play centre
Anchel Krishna responds to a recent story about a Guelph, Ont. girl who was denied full access to an indoor playground because she required special equipment for her cerebral palsy.
3 minutes
Family
Special-needs parenting: I worry my daughter will die
Sometimes the dark thoughts creep in and Anchel Krishna can't shake the fear that her four-year-old daughter will die.
3 minutes
Family
Parapan Am Games: Why this year's event is so extraordinary
The Parapan Am Games have been equally promoted alongside the Pan Am Games, and Anchel Krishna couldn't be more impressed with the results.
2 minutes
Family
Special needs: When your child asks about their disability
Anchel Krishna knew the day would come when her daughter would ask about her disability—she just didn't expect it to happen so soon.
3 minutes
Family
When disabilities disappear: Having a normal conversation
After a chance encounter, Anchel Krishna discovers what it’s like when someone doesn’t see your child’s disability.
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