Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute International

19/08/2025

💭 That awkward moment when your brain swears it’s Friday… but the calendar hits you with a cold, hard Tuesday. 🗓️😅
✨ Don’t worry — you’ve got this! Every day is a chance to get closer to your goals (and to coffee ☕). Let’s power through the week with a smile — Friday is coming, and so is your weekend victory dance! 💃🕺
💪 Keep going — you’re stronger than Tuesdays!

15/08/2025

🌟 Joined Webinar with CambriLearn 🌟

Since January 2025, Aldeia has proudly partnered with CambriLearn – a 🌍 world-class online school offering:

📚 International British Curriculum (Early Years to A Levels)
📚 CAPS Curriculum (English & Afrikaans)

Together, we give children the BEST of both worlds – flexible, high-quality academics + Aldeia’s holistic development programs. 💡💪

🎉 Join our FREE joint webinar to see how this partnership works for your child’s success.

📅 29 Sept 2025
🕕 18:00 SAST
💻 On Zoom

✅ RSVP: https://forms.gle/hKftrQECoShT5cSi7
🔗 Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86950271724

14/08/2025

Join us for the Teen Wellness Breakfast on 30 August 2025 at Aldeia Nelspruit. We are hosting a Women’s Month event dedicated to inspiring and empowering high school girls aged 13 and up.

This engaging morning will focus on personal development through sessions on skincare, academics, photography, entrepreneurship, and more, led by women-run local businesses.

Time: 09:00 – 12:30
Tickets: R130 (includes breakfast and coffee)
All attendees will be entered into our giveaway competition.

For more information, contact us via Instagram Email: maryne@aldeiawellness.co.za
WhatsApp: 078 277 4746

Where behaviour meets developments through neurofeedback and cognitive behaviour techniques

12/08/2025

🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙
Screentime… friend or foe? 🤔

In this week’s chat, we dive into:
✨ How different types of shows impact brain development
✨ Why bright flashes + fast cuts can overstimulate little minds
✨ The surprising behaviour shifts after too much screen time
✨ Practical tips to make screentime calmer + healthier

Your child’s brain is growing every second—let’s make sure what they watch is helping, not hindering. 💡💛

09/08/2025

🌸 Happy Women’s Day 🌸
Today we celebrate the power, resilience, and beauty of women everywhere — the dreamers, the doers, the nurturers, and the trailblazers. 💪✨
May we continue to lift each other up, speak our truth, and step boldly into every space we deserve to be.
To every woman — your voice matters, your dreams are valid, and your presence is powerful.

Let’s celebrate not just who we are today, but the generations of women who came before us and the ones we are inspiring to follow. 🌍💖

Here’s to strong women — may we know them, may we be them, and may we raise them.

06/08/2025

🧠 Depression isn't one-size-fits-all.

Did you know there are six different types of depression, each with their own symptoms and treatment needs?

From Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder to Postpartum Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — understanding the type someone is experiencing is the first step toward effective care. 💛

💡 Why this matters:
➡️ It helps professionals tailor the right support.
➡️ It reminds us that we’re not alone — and that help does work.
➡️ It breaks the stigma and encourages honest conversations.

✨ If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you are not alone, and there is help. Early intervention can make all the difference.

📲 Save & share this post to raise awareness and support mental health education.

05/08/2025

Why is my child reacting like that? 😩🎈🚨
Tantrums at birthday parties.
Refusing clothes.
Running wild, chewing everything, or melting down over “nothing.”

These aren’t just behaviour issues — they could be sensory needs.

In this episode of the Aldeia podcast, we dive into:
🧠 What sensory processing really is
👶 Different sensory profiles (seeker, avoider, under-responder & more)
🧒 How it affects everyday behaviour
💡 Why recognising sensory needs matters
🛠️ Practical tools and tips to help your child regulate and thrive

❤️ Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist — this episode will shift how you see “difficult” behaviour.

🎙️ Listen now to “Why Is My Child Reacting Like That?”
👉 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream
📍 Brought to you by Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute

05/08/2025

🦉✨ NEW: Aldeia Development Centres ✨🦉
We’re proud to announce the launch of our Aldeia Development Centres, now open in Somerset West (Western Cape) and Helderkruin (Gauteng)! Starting from the age of 3, your child can visit us for hourly sessions, morning sessions, afternoon sessions or a monthly program!

These centres were created to support children with unique developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs in a warm, safe, and structured setting — with a therapeutic and holistic touch 💛

At Aldeia, we understand that every child is unique. That’s why our Development Centres focus on:
🌿 Emotional regulation
🌿 Executive functioning
🌿 Sensory integration
🌿 Creative expression
🌿 Daily routines that build confidence and life skills

And why the owl? 🦉
The owl represents wisdom, calm, and keen insight — a fitting symbol for our mission to see every child clearly, guide them gently, and celebrate their unique potential.

We are so excited to walk this journey with families who need more than just childcare — they need understanding, support, and love.

📍 Now accepting enrolments in:
📌 Somerset West, WC
📌 Helderkruin, GP

💌 DM us to find out more or book a tour!

05/08/2025

🧠💓 The Interoceptive System: The Hidden Sense That Guides the Inside World

Interoception is your body’s internal messaging system - it tells your brain what’s happening inside you.

It helps you notice and interpret signals like hunger, thirst, pain, needing the toilet, body temperature, heart rate, and emotional states like anxiety or excitement.

Why is it important?
✔ Helps identify physical needs (e.g. “I need to eat” or “I’m tired”)
✔ Supports toilet training and continence
✔ Plays a key role in self-regulation and emotional awareness
✔ Allows children to respond appropriately to internal signals (e.g. rest, hydrate, calm down)
✔ Builds body-mind connection and helps develop emotional intelligence

When interoception is underdeveloped or disrupted, a child may struggle to interpret or act on what their body is telling them - often leading to meltdowns, toileting issues, or emotional outbursts without clear cause.

🚩 Red Flags to Look Out For:
- Doesn’t notice when they’re hungry, full, tired, hot, or cold
- Struggles with toilet training or ignores the urge to go
- Doesn’t seem to notice pain or injury or overreacts to minor discomfort
- Has frequent emotional outbursts without understanding why
- Can’t name or describe how they feel inside (e.g. “I don’t know what’s wrong”)
- Difficulty with self-regulation (e.g. calming themselves, recognising rising frustration)
- Often unaware of basic physical needs like thirst or needing a break

Supporting interoception can help children better understand and respond to their internal world - leading to improved regulation, independence, and emotional well-being.

05/08/2025

🕊️ Now offering Mediation Services through Aldeia 🕊️
We are thrilled to announce that Chantelle Proome, franchise owner of Aldeia Umhlanga, is now offering Family Mediation Services to Aldeia clients nationwide — at a special rate.

With over a decade of legal experience, Chantelle brings both compassion and expertise to every case. She holds an LLB degree (cum laude), has lectured law at university level, and has worked extensively in Family, Domestic Violence, Maintenance and High Courts.

In 2013, she completed her certification in Family Mediation through the South African Association of Mediators. Chantelle is also a passionate advocate for gender-based violence prevention, having led community initiatives and appeared on East Coast Radio and 88FM.

👩‍💻 Sessions are available both online and in person, making support more accessible than ever.

✨ Families seeking resolution, clarity, and healing can now benefit from her warm, skilled approach — the Aldeia way.

📩 To enquire about mediation services, send us a DM or contact your nearest Aldeia branch.

04/08/2025

✨ Looking for a space to connect, laugh, and just be yourself? 💬🎨🎬
Join our Social Skills Club at Aldeia Cape Town every Monday from 14:00–15:00!

📍 30 Hartebees Road, Goedemoed, Durbanville
🧁 Expect fun weekly meetups, creative hangouts, and a safe, inclusive space to build confidence and make real friendships.

💡 Whether you're into games, art, movies, or just great chats — there's a place for YOU here.

☕️ P.S. Don’t forget to bring your mug!

📧 Contact Marilaine at
marilaine@aldeiawellness.co.za or info@aldeiawellness.co.za to save your spot!

Where behaviour meets developments through neurofeedback and cognitive behaviour techniques

04/08/2025

🧸✨ Acts of August is here! ✨🧸

Inspired by the legacy of Emperor Augustus — known for his acts of service and generosity — we’re launching a toy drive to spread joy where it’s needed most. 💛

This August, help us collect pre-loved toys for children who need a little extra love and play in their lives. Let’s fill hearts and toy boxes together!

📍 Drop off at your nearest Aldeia branch
📆 Drive closes 22 August — don’t miss it!

Let your small act of kindness echo through childhood memories. 💫