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31/01/2024

The HeartMath® technology is an innovative approach to enhancing emotional well-being. Learn how to alter your heart rhythm pattern in order to achieve physiological coherence, which is a scientifically measurable state characterized by increased order and harmony in our mind, emotions, and body.

Book your first HeartMath® session with us.

29/01/2024

It’s normal for students to feel stress and anxiety ahead of the new school year. Feeling nervous before entering a new classroom or grade is common for most students. Look out for these symptoms of anxiety in your children:

1. Changes in sleeping or eating, using the toilet more often
2. Irritability and angry outbursts over small things
3. Crying frequently
4. Increased neediness – not wanting to leave your side
5. Becoming fidgety or unable to sit still and concentrate
6. Regressions in development like wetting the bed or thumb sucking

Tips to help reduce these symptoms:

1. Teach coping skills.
2. Help them take a break from stress.
3. Advocate for your child.
4. Spend positive time together.
5. Help kids feel safe, loved, and cared for.

29/01/2024

Don't let the new year anxiety get the better of you, let's start 2024 with good health.
HeartMathⓇ brings your physical, mental, and emotional systems into coherent alignment helping you manage your anxiety.
We offer this incredible technology at Leap and within 6-9 weeks you'll be able to see a:
24% improvement in ability to focus
30% improvement in sleep
38% improvement in calmness
46% drop in anxiety
48% drop in fatigue
Book your session or reach out to find out more about this revolutionary method now; 061 520 6703

26/01/2024

What is school readiness?
School readiness is a measure of how prepared a child is to succeed at school and involves two types of readiness: a readiness to learn (which is continuous) and a readiness for school (which is associated with a fixed age).
Here are some things to prepare before your child heads into the new school year:
1. Emotional: The child must have some ability to control their emotions and be reasonably independent, confident, and able to adapt to being separated from their current caregiver.
2. Physical: Your child should be able to do some physical activity such as running, walking, ball catching, etc. Prepare your child for school by teaching them how to hold and use pencils, cutlery, scissors, etc. They must also be able to use the bathroom unassisted.
3. Social: This is about how your child interacts with others and their environment. They should be able to interact with other kids, exchange toys with them, and quickly join and fit in with a new group.
4. Language development: This includes their vocabulary, speaking and listening skills. Your child must be able to have a conversation in their home language. They should be able to express themselves so that others can understand. Know basic numbers and letters, understanding the concept of time (before, after, day, night, etc.) and must be able to follow and remember the details of stories.

24/01/2024

A new school year can stir up some pretty big emotions in your kid. They're facing a totally new environment, peer group shifts, and a disruption to their summertime rhythm…all while learning something new all day everyday
Here are some conversation topics to help you connect with your kid at the beginning of a new school year:
1. Learning isn't always easy. Prepare your kids to expect not to know every answer. Remind them that they won't be good at everything right away, and that school is the place they're meant to be challenged and learn something new.
2. A fear of fitting in. Your kid may have spent last year in the familiarity of home. Or their friend group dynamic may have changed. remind them they are great the way they are and that they already have a place where they belong, and that’s right at home.
3. Focus on what is in your control. There will be many things your kid will face at school that they have no influence over, but what they can control is their effort and how they treat other people.Try use this time to talk to them about what the value of kindness, respect and conflict is.

22/01/2024

Are you worried about your child starting Grade R, and unsure of how they will cope in the new year? Change can be an overwhelming and daunting time for children, however many of them adjust well to new environments. Let's look at some ways to make the transition a bit easier:
Children work better when they have a routine. Having a pattern helps them to anticipate what their day will look like and is a great way to calm them down. Implementing good eating habits and sleeping routines also helps children form better routine schedules during the week.
Give your child more responsibility now that they are reaching an older grade, small things like letting them dress themselves in the morning or brushing their own teeth.
Starting school is scary for many kids. However, it doesn't have to be daunting, by tweaking a few things around the house, parents and and children can make Grade R easy and fun for scholars.

17/01/2024

We are so happy to be back! A new year means new obstacles and goals to face and we're going to be better than ever in 2024! Please make note of our new location:
12 Hagens Greens Zwartkop Golf Estate, Centurion.
Contact us: 061 520 6703

15/01/2024

As we head back to school, use these tips to help ensure your child has a safe, healthy and happy year.

1. Take your child to visit the new school or classroom before the first day of school.
2. Remind your child that teachers know that students may be nervous about the first day of school.
3. Point out the positive aspects of school starting.
4. Find another child in the neighborhood you child can catch a lift with or start a lift club with.
5. Help your child adjust to earlier bedtimes a week or two before the new school year.
6. Have your child turn off electronic devices well before bedtime.

Contact us for more info: 061 520 6703

29/11/2023

Teenage years are difficult for many families. As your teen starts heading into young adulthood, their ideas, values and beliefs may be different from the parents. Here are some effective ways to communicate with your teen in a healthy way:

1. Avoid angry or impatient body language.
2. Appreciate that your teenager has a different world view and respect their opinions even if they differ from yours.
3. Use ‘I’ statements rather than ‘you’ statements. For example, don't say: ‘You're so inconsiderate, you never tell me where you're going’. Instead, say: ‘If I don't know where you are, I worry about you’.
4. Really listen to your teenager when they open up, this makes them feel heard and understood.

24/11/2023

Play therapy helps children become creative and expressive, what a better way to express difficult feelings and emotions than to use modality that makes you feel comfortable and confident? It is beneficial for children to learn how to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy and expressive way that is unique to them. Give us a call and book your childs play therapy session today.

20/11/2023

Just like adults, children feel more secure and confident when their daily activities are familiar. It helps a child to feel confident in their environment also allowing them how to be organised and learn day to day tasks and activities. Setting a clear daily routing and household structure from young is important as it helps build skills they will carry with them into adulthood.

16/11/2023

If you are finding yourself fatigued, over tired, overwhelmed and anxious, you might not have recovered from burnout or approaching burn out fast. We have the solution! HeartMath® has been proven effective in terms of stress relief and better day-to-day life productivity. Improving your mental and emotional well-being. Not only is this great for adults but it is just as effective for little ones and teens. Book your first HeartMath® session with us.

13/11/2023

Are there any parents who haven't felt complete and utter love for their toddlers and, at the same time frustration and anger? Our little ones test our nerves because they are testing boundaries all around them. Everyday little by little they are learning new skills, even though it's tough at times there are ways for parents to help guide their little ones on the right track.

1. Being Consistent.
2. Eliminate temptation.
3. Use distractions or redirections.
4. Practice timeout.

10/11/2023

With year end exams here, it's likely your children are dealing with the stress and pressure of passing. The effect of exam stress on students can encourage and motivate them to study harder, on the other hand it may also create anxiety and demotivate students. Here are a few stress management techniques that may help your kids when it comes to exam prep:

1. Make use of proper planning practices.
2. Use routine to reduce exam tension.
3. Ask for, and Accept, support.
4. Look after your mental and physical health.
5. Practice relaxation techniques.

07/11/2023

At Leap we offer play therapy, aptitude tests, school readiness assessments and HeartMath to give assistance with living your best life. Book your session or reach out to find out more, and let us help. 061 520 6703

03/11/2023

As we all know, video streaming platforms are rapidly replacing television and toys as a source of entertainment for children. In recent months parents and psychotherapists have reported that perpetrators have manipulated content from well-known beloved children's franchises, inserting inappropriate and disturbing content involving popular characters such as Peppa Pig. It's important as a parent to ensure that you are supervising what comes up on your child's devices although it may look harmless, there are dangerous video streaming channels with people who are disguising videos with tags and names to slip through, exposing children with age-inappropriate content that may affect their mental health and affect their developing brain. Please contact us if any member of your family has experienced trauma from these events: 061 520 6703

02/10/2023

29/09/2023

At Leap we thrive on helping people build resilience. Like building a muscle, increasing your resilience takes time and intentionality. Focusing on four core components, connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning can empower you to overcome and learn from difficult and traumatic experiences. Let us help you build a better you, give us a call to make a booking.