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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...
Monique Cain
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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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
Monique Cain
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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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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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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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
Monique Cain
May 6, 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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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
Monique Cain
Mar 2, 20223 min read
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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.
Monique Cain
Sep 2, 20212 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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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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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...
Monique Cain
May 2, 20212 min read
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Sleepover success
At the beginning of this year one of our set goals was to work towards achieving sleep over success.
Monique Cain
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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So, what’s next?
At the beginning of each year I like to look back and reflect on what’s transpired and then look ahead to plan our next steps. We’ve...
Monique Cain
Jan 4, 20212 min read
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Reflection
At the beginning of the year I wasn’t sure what was next writing wise. I wanted to focus more on the kids, our goals and further
Monique Cain
Dec 6, 20202 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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