Leading Lights Early Intervention

12/04/2026

Two homes: two systems.
This article is powerful and so helpful.
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Two houses.
Still one place to land.

Many parents never imagined this.
Two homes.
Two rhythms.
Two sets of rules.
Two emotional climates.

But children don’t choose this arrangement.
They move between worlds without much control…
carrying backpacks, emotions, and unspoken loyalty.

And every transition asks something big of their nervous system.

They leave one house
and enter another.

Different expectations.
Different tone.
Different freedoms.
Different limits.

So when they walk through your door,
you’re not just receiving your child —
you’re receiving the shift between two systems.

Sometimes that looks like:
• attitude
• withdrawal
• testing
• emotional swings
• resistance to your rules
• clinging or distance

This isn’t manipulation.
This is re-entry.

Their nervous system is asking:
Where am I now?
Who do I need to be here?
Is this still safe?

And this is where your leadership matters most.

Not tightening.
Not competing.
Not correcting immediately.

But receiving.

Receiving the transition.
Receiving the confusion.
Receiving the dysregulation.
Receiving the child who is recalibrating.

This doesn’t mean permissive.
It means regulated.

It means:
Slowing the first hour.
Softening the landing.
Expecting some wobble.
Holding your boundaries without sharpness.
Letting connection come before correction.

You are not trying to control the other house.
You are setting the tone of yours.

Two homes can still hold
one steady place to land.

And sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer
is not more rules
or more freedom —

but a nervous system that says:

You don’t have to choose here.
You don’t have to perform here.
You can arrive messy here.

I’ll hold the center.

I can help you find your ground to hold the center of the waves of transition..
(Source Unknown)
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If you need support with any information contained in this post, Leading Lights Early Intervention staff are here to help. With a broad range of expertise, academic knowledge, and personal experiences, we will pair you and your child with the most matched therapist to assist your family, and situation.

07/04/2026

So far in 2026, we have raised $136.20 through our bottle and can collections. That's 1362 bottles!

This month, this money will go towards supporting little Kai with his much needed medical tests which will assist Drs to understand his incredibly rare genetic condition.

Thank you for your ongoing support! We value every bottle or can that gets donated to our clinic. You can bring your donations directly to us in Altree Court, Phillip.

With love and gratitude. 🙏🩷

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all of our Leading Lights families, friends, followers and supporters! We hope your day has been magical! 🥚🌸🎉🐰

Wishing you a school holiday period filled with fun, peace, nature and calm. Remember, our team are here to help you during the holiday period. Whether it's a phonecall, parent support, an appointment, or a school holiday activity pack.... we have something for everyone.

!!!!Don't forget about our school holiday programs!!!! Ph: 6190 1098

28/03/2026

EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
🕹️For children 7yrs - 17years
🏫 In Phillip ACT at our Leading Lights Clinic
☎️Ph: 6190 1098 to book your child's place

Adult groups also available- Ask our Team for details!

21/03/2026

Did you know, Vanessa is at Leading Lights Early Intervention! 🤪😮🫥🤩🥳🥳
We are so blessed to have this incredible lady on our team. The research, knowledge and experience that she brings to her approach to each individual, truly compliments our therapy work.

There is always an underlying reason for behaviours, developmental delays, and diagnosis/es. By investigating the whole child, we can work on the functional cause of many issues. This gives YOUR child the best opportunity to respond well to therapies, improve, and even achieve complete healing!

Book in to see Vanessa or our Director, for a complete review and comprehensive assessment of your child's needs.
Ph- 6190 1098. You don't need a referral or NDIS to access our services.

As a parent, understanding the complex factors that contribute to your child’s health and behaviour can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, recent advances in science are sheddin...

20/03/2026

It will be worth tuning in to this folks. The science is real. The impact is visible.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CRuKh3wuf/

15/03/2026

2026- WE WANT YOU!! 🌟📄🖊🎆🎉✨️

We are recruiting across all health disciplines- allied, holistic, and medical.

If you have skills that can contribute to a truly holistic and collaborative model and you are driven to support the very best child-health outcomes, then we want to hear from you.

Get in touch, or send your CV to annabel@leadinglights.com.au

Are you a health Professional or a teacher who is looking to support children with complex developmental needs? We are always looking for new staff to assist us in accommodating our growing clientele and spreading the word about what we do. Our model is unique and is not implemented anywhere else in...

14/03/2026

I have to share this video on ADHD.

Too often, I hear phrases such as 'ADHD is over-diagnosed' or 'ADHD probably isn't real'.

It is so important to understand the research behind behaviours and acknowledge the challenges that more and more of our children are facing as they grow up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r3XWj269_g
-Kings College London

At Leading Lights, we look at functional causes of ADHD behaviours, that are also science and research backed! By integrating medicinal, holistic, and allied health therapy, your child can reach their full potential!

This new animation from King's College London demonstrates the scientific basis for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Based on currently avail...

09/03/2026

From our Director Bel- a Mum's invitation to parents and carers.

If you are a parent or carer who feels the exhaustion, the demand to be in constant over-drive, and the desire to find even 5 minutes of 'you' time, then watch this space.

Leading Lights Early Intervention will be hosting parent well-being programs that will not only give you practical strategies to ensure you can relax, but also address underlying health issues that arise from exhaustion. We want you to feel your best. Your children NEED you to be your best!

So watch this space and we will be releasing the dates for our monthly parent & carer support programs that will occur at the beginning of every month.

🖊📝🌟Let us know in the comments if you would be able to attend these programs in-person, or if an online option would work BEST for you?

02/03/2026

ATTENTION SPEECHY'S!!!!!

26/02/2026

We Are Growing — and We Want YOU

Leading Lights Early Intervention is expanding, and we’re inviting health professionals, educators, therapists, and holistic practitioners to grow with us.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and families through whole-person, values-driven care, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team
✨ Work in a supportive, purpose-led culture
✨ Be part of a service that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation

We’re welcoming expressions of interest across clinical, educational, therapeutic, and holistic roles.

Curious? You can send EOIs directly to me at annabel@leadinglights.com.au or check out our seek advertisement below.

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We are growing — and we can't wait to see who grows with us in 2026.

23/02/2026

NEW WEBSITE ALERT!!!!

Check it out. Much more to come including an online store, and calendar of events.

Let us know what you think.

www.leadinglights.com.au

We provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy services designed to support your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental growth.