Susanna’s Blog
Age is just a number…
Here is a heart-warming story for your Wednesday, and by the way Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovers out there. I recently stumbled upon this beautiful video of a ballerina; her name is Madame Suzelle Poole. Ballet is beautiful, and I have always admired the grace...
First steps… into Kindergarten.
Chances are if you’re reading this your children are or they have been in one of our centres. And, it may be that they have moved into Kindergarten or your little one is just starting out. Whatever the case, I hope this article helps. I realise we're now well into the...
The Value of Inclusion
I wanted to share a beautiful and heart-warming video and story that I stumbled upon this week. Frank Stephens has met Barak Obama at the White House, a runway model for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, has written and starred in films, is a Special Olympian and...
Burpees, Deadlifts, Hill Walks and Squats
Burpees, deadlifts, hill walks, squats… oh, the words that light up one's heart and mind. KIDDING!!!! Those words make me cringe as well, and the idea of lacing up my exercise shoes on the daily isn’t always at the top of my list. In saying that, I have come to love...
Planning for 2018
It is the second week of 2018 already. I can hardly believe it. It feels like time is flying by already. I know most of you are still in holiday mode, but I wanted to take a moment to share a few thoughts around the importance of planning for the year. I’m sure many...
The New Year is Here
Like most of you, the Christmas rush is slowly fading into the recess of my memory. I love the days between Christmas and New Year because no one seems to know what day it is or what time it is. Days drift into one another filled with early morning or late night...
Christmas for the Kids
It’s December. The blissful and busy season of summer. It’s the beginning of chocolate first thing in the morning as kids devour their advent calendars and the countdown to Christmas begins. I love seeing the joy on children faces with Christmas is in the air....
Valued People Value People
There is a very true saying that goes like this, “Hurting people, hurt people.” We have probably all heard it at some stage. I have found this to be very true as I walk through life, I have unfortunately seen this come to pass over and over again. Mostly when people...
Taking the Stress Out of Christmas : Part Two
Have a holly, jolly Christmas, It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow, But have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly Christmas, And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet. The lyrics to one of the...
Taking the Stress Out of Christmas for Parents – Part One
Taking the Stress Out of Christmas for Parents It's hard to believe that Christmas is literally around the corner. Only 5 WEEKS until we are eating Christmas pudding, turkey, stuffing and enjoying extended family (we hope!!). There is no doubt, the holiday season is...
936 Marbles Can Change A Life
I recently saw this video of Josh Shipp sharing his life story and I was captivated by his first line. He tried to take his own life, he was tossed from pillar to post, home-to-home and was abandoned by his parents. He learned to cope and to 'get by' but life wasn't...
We all need a Mentor
Benjamin Franklin said, "Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I learn." It doesn't matter what line of work you're in, we all need someone in our corner who is going to cheer us on and give us a kick up the bum, if necessary when...
