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Monique Cain
Jan 12, 20232 min read
New year - setting new goals to achieve
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our quality family time together over the holidays and have actually been able to relax and have fun. Now it’s...
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Monique Cain
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Kicking goals
At the beginning of the year, we decided to steer away from the standard therapies and explore other avenues of support for further develop
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Monique Cain
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Living the dream
We never usually go away over the school holidays, so this was a first in itself. We’ve also never driven that far with the kids before
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Monique Cain
Oct 2, 20222 min read
The birthday boy
Birthdays are a challenging time for our family. Both kids aren’t able to independently express preferred present or party ideas
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Monique Cain
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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.
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Monique Cain
Jul 8, 20222 min read
You never know
I’m sure most people and parents in particular, second guess their decisions. As an autism parent, we’re constantly thinking
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Monique Cain
May 6, 20222 min read
Accepting support
We’ve been eligible and encouraged to employ a support worker for the past few years but haven’t felt completely comfortable to explore
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Monique Cain
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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
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Monique Cain
Mar 2, 20223 min read
New phase
It’s been ten years this year since our daughter Madi’s official ASD diagnosis. Which feels like a major milestone. I’ve found myself
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Monique Cain
Feb 4, 20222 min read
Be prepared!
As prepared as we are, we’re always anxious about the new year and the kids return to school. It’s a big adjustment for the whole family
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Monique Cain
Jan 4, 20222 min read
What’s new for 2022?
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about what you would like to see and achieve this year.
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Monique Cain
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Reflecting on 2021
Wow! What another challenging year it’s been. Looking back, for us there’s still been a lot of positives which we’re choosing to focus on
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Monique Cain
Oct 4, 20212 min read
The food fight
At the beginning of each year we like to set a few intentions to focus on. One of our goals for 2021 was to address Thomas limited food
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Monique Cain
Sep 2, 20212 min read
When it’s that time…
As much as we attempt to live in the present, sometimes we can’t help but think about the future.
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Monique Cain
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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.
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Monique Cain
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Fighting for happiness
After nearly ten years of riding this rollercoaster of extra emotional stress, I can honestly say overall I’m feeling happier.
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Monique Cain
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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.
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Monique Cain
May 2, 20212 min read
The painful process
You would assume that after almost ten years in the system we’d be immune to all the frustrating facets of the industry. We’ve just had...
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Monique Cain
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Sleepover success
At the beginning of this year one of our set goals was to work towards achieving sleep over success.
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Monique Cain
Mar 2, 20213 min read
Endless advocacy
So, I ended up with a three-day headache after an intense meeting and extra emotional first few weeks back at school.
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