Susanna’s Blog
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day to all of our amazing Mothers. Today, I was sent a cute little video that made Rob and I laugh. Two men in an experiment that simulated childbirth. It was such a good way to start the day and definitely got the 'endorphines' going. I hope this makes...
Without Vision
As you know, I am passionate about seeing our kids thrive and not strive. I love seeing them conquer giants, whether that be experiencing fear when coming to school and then one day running into the classroom announcing their arrival. Or, perhaps a child who is scared...
Anxiety and Our Children
Whilst watching Sunrise today on television I listened to a discussion that caused great concern in me. The conversation was about anxiety and our children. According to recent stats 1 in 10 children aged between 6 and 11 are suffering from anxiety and only 18% of...
Ageing Parents and Seasons of Life
This week has been an interesting week in our household. We have had the job of packing up Rob's mum's house and all her belongings as she has moved into a Nursing Home. The week has caused me to experience a myriad of things and emotions and has made me thing about...
Easter – The Importance of Tradition
Tradition [truh-dish-uh n] noun: the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice I love tradition. I love that we are able to create things and experiences that we...
Children are Unique
As parents it's so important to see each one of our children as unique and special in their own right. I wasn't always good at drawing these unique qualities out in my children. I remember the comments I would make, how one or the other was like Rob or myself or even...
Susanna's Top 10 Tips on Making Friends that Last
Friendships are definitely something to cherish throughout life. Friendships can make all the difference in our world, especially when we are going through challenging times. They can give us strength to 'hang in there' and 'keep going' when we feel like giving...
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
Last Saturday, the Little Miracles Central Coast team, ventured out to the Tree Tops Adventure Park to spend some time together. The park is situated at Yarramalong on the Central Coast not far off the Freeway. It's a place of excitement, tranquility, fun, big...
International Women's Day
This Sunday is International Women's Day and I believe this is a very significant day on the calendar. As women, we need to know our worth and value, we are very significant in the make up of society both for right now and for the future. I have been very blessed to...
Walk of Hope
Generosity and gratitude are two of the most important things we can teach our children. To give and be generous and to have a heart that is filled with gratitude opens up doors that unveil so much. In and through giving and helping others we seem to reach more of...
Valentine's Day in Retrospect
When Rob and I were young, Valentine's Day didn't exist in Australia. It was something we saw and learned about from the television and magazines. As a consequence, we've never really paid much attention to the day. It just hasn't been on our radar and subsequently it...
Education and Our Boys
As a mother of 4 amazing children, who are now adults, I love sharing stories about them and how Rob and I raised them. Our 4 children are made up of 3 very active boys and one beautiful girl who had no trouble 'keeping up' with her brothers. I love the...
