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When disabilities disappear: Having a normal conversation

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.

Anchel Krishna

Can’t buy me love: Divorce-guilt spending

Can’t buy me love: Divorce-guilt spending

Single mom Chantal Saville learns that guilt-driven spending on her daughter won’t make up for the divorce.

Chantal Saville

Special-needs parenting: Don't put me on a pedestal!

Special-needs parenting: Don't put me on a pedestal!

As mom to a child with special needs, Anchel Krishna doesn't think her world is any different from parents who have typically developing kids.

Anchel Krishna

To the Minister of Finance: $3M for special-needs services, please

To the Minister of Finance: $3M for special-needs services, please

Anchel Krishna spoke to the Ontario Minister of Finance about inclusive recreation, psychology services and social work for special-needs families.

Anchel Krishna

Controversy: Mom gives up baby with Down syndrome

Controversy: Mom gives up baby with Down syndrome

Anchel Krishna explains why we shouldn't be so quick to judge the Armenian mom who chose to give up her son who has Down syndrome.

Anchel Krishna

Summer camp: Finding the right fit for your child with special needs

Summer camp: Finding the right fit for your child with special needs

Registering for summer camp is stressful, especially for those parents who seek additional accommodations for their child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

What to do when your kids ask about online porn

What to do when your kids ask about online porn

It’s one of the more awkward parenting milestones: talking to your kids about online porn.

Dan Horowitz

The importance of connecting with old friends

The importance of connecting with old friends

Anchel reflects on how her pre-baby group of friends helps her re-energize and connect with who she is.

Anchel Krishna

Special-needs parenting: Everyday emotional triggers

Special-needs parenting: Everyday emotional triggers

Anchel Krishna discusses the tricky, recurring moments of grief she deals with as a parent of a little girl with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Theatre denies accommodation request for person with special needs

Theatre denies accommodation request for person with special needs

A man with cerebral palsy was denied a simple accommodation request for a bigger popcorn bag at a movie theatre. Anchel Krishna wonders what this could mean for her daughter.

Anchel Krishna

Diaper bag essentials

Diaper bag essentials

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out.

Today's Parent

#DifferentIsBeautiful: The special-needs calendar everyone should see

#DifferentIsBeautiful: The special-needs calendar everyone should see

In a guest blog post, Tara McCallan explains the importance of celebrating what makes us all different.

Tara McCallan

How to raise the next Sidney Crosby

How to raise the next Sidney Crosby

What you say (or don’t say) to young hockey players and athletes can make all the difference.

Shawna Cohen

5 rules for sports parents

5 rules for sports parents

Keep your little athletes happy, motivated and in the game with these expert tips for sports parents.

Shawna Cohen

Should you let your kid get a manicure?

Should you let your kid get a manicure?

Are manicures for little kids harmless fun, or too much, too soon?

Rhea Seymour

Special needs parenting: How I found inspiration in others

Special needs parenting: How I found inspiration in others

One inspired mom considers how her special-needs daughter will participate in cultural programs in the future.

Anchel Krishna

Giving my kids some Christmas magic

Giving my kids some Christmas magic

This mom works hard to make the holidays special for her kids—and they do the same for her.

Athena Tsavliris

American Girl dolls: Love 'em or loathe 'em?

American Girl dolls: Love 'em or loathe 'em?

Today's Parent editor Nadine Silverthorne weighs the pros and cons of her daughter's new American Girl doll.

Nadine Silverthorne

Making a holiday wishlist for kids with special needs

Making a holiday wishlist for kids with special needs

Creating a wishlist in advance can make gift-giving that much easier for relatives of kids with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

New study: Teens' brains shut out nagging

A new study found that teenagers tune out nagging criticism from mothers. Emma's not surprised.

Emma Waverman