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The birthday boy
Birthdays are a challenging time for our family. Both kids aren’t able to independently express preferred present or party ideas
Monique Cain
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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Rest and restore
Why do we feel so guilty for taking a break? We’re meant to parent like we don’t work and work like we’re not a parent.
Monique Cain
Sep 2, 20223 min read
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The great invisible disability debate
Over the years and again just recently, we’ve been judged, confronted and forced to defend
our children and our parenting.
Monique Cain
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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You never know
I’m sure most people and parents in particular, second guess their decisions. As an autism parent, we’re constantly thinking
Monique Cain
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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The time is now
We were at a friend’s house recently when another parent asked, “At what age have you enjoyed your kids the most?” I said, “Probably now.”
Monique Cain
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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Burnt out
I usually have a blog written and ready to post at the beginning of each month, but honestly I had no idea what to write or any words
Monique Cain
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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Lockdown life continues
Has been a difficult month and another interesting year! Coming out of school holidays to go back into lockdown for the fifth time.
Monique Cain
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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Fighting for happiness
After nearly ten years of riding this rollercoaster of extra emotional stress, I can honestly say overall I’m feeling happier.
Monique Cain
Jul 2, 20212 min read
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Age appropriate pressure
Maxi is now twelve years old and still loves watching The Wiggles. She knows all the words and moves to every Wiggles song.
Monique Cain
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Monumental moments
Like so many others due to Covid-19 we were forced to postpone our annual family holiday. Our entire family looks forward to going away...
Monique Cain
Feb 6, 20212 min read
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Decisions, decisions
So many decisions need to be made by parents on behalf of our children. I’m sure a lot of parent’s experience anxiety as a result. For...
Monique Cain
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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The little things
We all have an idea of what our life is going to look like when we have kids. Unfortunately, things don’t always go to plan.
Monique Cain
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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Co-sleeping dependence
After a very long battle both kids became increasingly dependent on co-sleeping with us. In the past we tried every trick in the book
Monique Cain
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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Surviving lockdown life
Like most people in the world today, we’ve been riding the emotion locomotion over lockdown. With restrictions continuing and increasing
Monique Cain
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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Pushing boundaries and letting go
It can be difficult to know exactly when the right time is to push boundaries and explore more potential. You can be mentally scared
Monique Cain
Jul 8, 20203 min read
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Proud Autism community
I assume most people were emotionally affected in some way after hearing about William, the young boy with autism that went missing recently
Monique Cain
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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Coping during COVID-19
Like a lot of other people at the moment I’ve really been struggling mentally. I’ve been experiencing major anxiety, obsessively cleaning,
Monique Cain
Apr 13, 20202 min read
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The corona affect
There is no doubt everyone will be affected by what’s going on in the world today. For the moment we’re choosing to remain calm and praying
Monique Cain
Mar 18, 20203 min read
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Weekend away
We are overjoyed with our extraordinary recent weekend away! After feeling emotionally scarred from previous occasions, it’s hard to let
Monique Cain
Feb 24, 20202 min read
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The festive challenge
The silly season is fast approaching once again. I’m already experiencing high levels of anxiety about all the extra pressure and expectati
Monique Cain
Dec 3, 20192 min read
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