Hi Suzanne,
Firstly - congratulations!! I think this is a great idea. You have clearly managed to capture a very difficult audience with just the right pitch of music and interactive learning that will keep our young ones engaged whilst learning a new skill.
Secondly, I need to praise you also for sharing your story (bio) and recognising that there is a significant gap in learning, targeting children from such a young age can only benefit recovery and outcome from cardiac arrest.
Overall - professionally I am very impressed and look forward to seeing the second cohort of your work đź‘Ť
Gav Dolan
Clinical Nurse Manager/Lead ANP
Acute & Emergency Services at NHS Forth Valley
Glasgow UK
Very empowering!
I recently attended to a casualty in a local shopping centre...I was surprised that in a group of 20+ people – I was the only person present with first aid knowledge. I most definitely support such an idea – the earlier this is learned and rehearsed – the better prepared we will become at supporting those who are in need. Even if it's just comforting to loved ones knowing someone was there, and someone tried.
Karen McGufficke Cleary
Professional Member & Registered Tutor with SPELD NSW
Educator – Diverse Learning Needs Teacher/Coordinator
Australian Catholic University, Sydney NSW Australia
The Learning for Life Programs seems like a wonderful concept, I have never heard of teaching those vital life saving skills to children through music – love the motto! Everyone can save a life!
Anna Domiczek, M.Ed
E-Learning, Research and Curriculum Development Candidate
Post University Canton, Connecticut
Wow this is amazing!
Evelyn Houghton
Leader in Early Learning with experience as an Area Manager
Waroona Western Australia
I love the idea of teaching safety through music, very inspiring!
Heidi Russell
Educator and advocate
De Paul University Chicago Illinois
I personally will recommend these Programs, everyone should have this book and cd in their homes.
Every school should have them also. It could save a life, and I've been in that position where I
needed emergency treatment fast and have had to rely on a child to get the emergency services to my side quickly.
In my case it was a teenager who responded, and I often wonder if I only had my grandaughter there to help me,
would it have been a different outcome. This is why I recommend DR'S ABC Programs, they are so important.
I urge All to engage in her wonderful work.
Edwin Cameron
Retired
NSW Australia
Hello Suzanne, Congratulations on your program.
Great to see a product that shows belief in children's capability and competence.
Well Done.
Josique Lynch
Early Childhood Director
Perth WA Australia
Suzanne, this is a wonderful resource, I will be forwarding to a friend
who teaches first aid and is currently teaching first aid to teachers across NSW.
Jo Maloney
Early Childhood Trainer
NSW Australia
Hi Suzanne - wow these are amazing and I am impressed with how you have taken
a serious life event and used it to inform and teach children - fantastic!
I love the words, music and how you have set out your website.
I will see if I know anyone who would be interested in having a
look at your products and let others know about what you do.
Ruth Caukwell
Teacher, Author, Blogger, Editor
New Zealand
I loved the DR’S ABC music CD youtube clip. It’s awesome!!!
I believe that first aid should be a part of everybody’s life, and there need
to be more initiatives, such as yours, that aim to teach young people these lifesaving skills.
I’ll definitely be recommending your book and CD to those I know in early childhood education,
it’s absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work, what a difference you are making.
Michael Andrews
Project Officer (QYC) at St John Ambulance
QLD Australia
Nice work Suzanne
I've done quite a few school visits in my time, and I often wondered
about a more structured format.
I've been to a few kids that have seen some pretty emotionally acute situations too
(domestic violence, overdoses, psychiatric outbursts, vehicle crashes, etc.)
Your program can only help their resilience in these situations.
More power to you! Well done :)
Tim Newman
Rescue Paramedic at MSS Strategic Medical & Rescue
Brisbane QLD Australia
I have a nephew that is autistic and has seizures, so for the past 7+ years we have taught my niece
(his sister) about CPR and this book/cd is great. We play it in the car and sing along and it keeps
all information fresh in my nieces head so if anything ever happens (fingers crossed it never does)
she will know exactly what to do ??.
Looking forward to your program 2 being published, I'll be buying that one also.
Thank you so much and keep up the great work you are doing.
Mel Jimmeson
Muswellbrook NSW Australia
Thank you for sharing your initiative and program.
I currently train early childhood qualifications and first aid.
I can't think of a better program to guide children in understanding the importance of health,
well being and how they can be prepared for emergencies. I look forward to following your journey.
Kellie Hough
Early Childhood Educator
Adelaide SA Australia
Hi Suzanne There is often the notion that someone else will help in emergency situations,
but what happens when a youth is alone with an adult and their lives are left in the hands of a child?
Your video captures a very vital audience to teach youth of all ages, how to respond in an emergency situation.
The concept of your video and materials provides parents and professionals that work with youth, a tool to implement
that's effective and easy to employ. Your work is valuable and I can see how it can be incorporated into life skills curricula.
I look forward to sharing your program with colleagues, staff, and parents.
Very Respectfully,
Chameeka Brooks M.A.Ed.
North Carolina USA
Thanks Suzanne, this is an awesome and much needed resource.
Yvette Holdsworth
Early Childhood teacher, Trainer & Assessor
Macquarie University
Melbourne