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Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

What I've learned from working outside the home

What I've learned from working outside the home

Anchel Krishna celebrates a one-year work anniversary—and reflects on her experience as mom of a child with special needs.

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A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

A good sign: My daughter's going to be OK

Anchel Krishna contemplates how the world has a way of balancing her concerns about inclusion for her daughter, Syona.

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Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

Travel journal: Our family trip to Bermuda

The Krishnas escaped the harsh winter weather for a week and came out as a stronger, happier family unit.

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Paralympic Games: Why you and your kids should watch

Paralympic Games: Why you and your kids should watch

Anchel Krishna explains the importance of televising the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

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When your child’s body won’t do what it should

When your child’s body won’t do what it should

Anchel Krishna discusses new challenges after Syona’s recent round of Botox treatment starts to wear off.

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Ouch! How to deal with medical non-emergencies?

Ouch! How to deal with medical non-emergencies?

After her daughter hurts herself, Anchel Krishna wonders how other parents handle these situations.

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Special-needs parenting: Appreciating the kindness

Special-needs parenting: Appreciating the kindness

Anchel Krishna shares how a few simple acts of kindness has left an impact on her family.

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Restaurant manager responds to child with autism

Restaurant manager responds to child with autism

In honour of Random Acts of Kindness Week, Anchel Krishna responds to the recent buzz about a restaurant manager’s response to a little girl with autism.

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How I made baking accessible for my child

How I made baking accessible for my child

Anchel Krishna makes baking a cake an accessible activity for her daughter.

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Special needs in the media: Why the neglect?

Special needs in the media: Why the neglect?

Anchel Krishna laments the lack of diversity in the media after watching a commercial about motherhood.

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Grocery store must-have for kids with special needs

Grocery store must-have for kids with special needs

Anchel Krishna discovers a simple product that enables Syona to enjoy her weekly grocery store trip with her dad.

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Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Separation anxiety after the winter break?

Anchel Krishna's daughter skips the separation anxiety and thrives at school.

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How to grow your toddler's self-esteem

How to grow your toddler's self-esteem

Anchel Krishna's daughter Syona loves getting her picture taken — and she hopes that will always be the case.

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How I encourage my daughter to dream big

How I encourage my daughter to dream big

Anchel Krishna talks about her resolution for 2014 — and why it's important for both her and her daughter.

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Holiday milestones: Meeting Santa for the first time

Holiday milestones: Meeting Santa for the first time

Anchel Krishna talks about Syona's first picture with Santa, and why it took four years to meet him.

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When your kids say they love you

When your kids say they love you

Anchel Krishna shares how a simple phrase from her daughter turned into one of those oh-so-sweet parenting moments.

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Why I let my kid get Botox

Why I let my kid get Botox

Anchel Krishna's daughter recently received Botox treatment in the hopes that it will relieve symptoms of her cerebral palsy.

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On wheelchairs and snow

On wheelchairs and snow

After Toronto experienced its first snowfall last week, Anchel Krishna is looking for tips on how to get kids with special needs to play in the snow.

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Why sippy cups make me sad

Why sippy cups make me sad

Sometimes it’s the little things that remind Anchel Krishna of the challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs.

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How to teach your child to be charitable

How to teach your child to be charitable

Anchel Krishna's family makes it a priority to give back to the community — despite the extra financial costs of raising a child with special needs.

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