Kia ora, I'm Leah
Through presentations, workshops, one-on-one support, online courses and a book, I empower parents with knowledge and nurturing strategies to help their children - and themselves - flourish.
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Help you find the ‘root cause’ of the challenging behaviours you’re facing.
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Help you to see things through the child’s perspective.
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Help you see the strengths in all your child is doing.
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Feel more prepared and support your child through the worries they might have about school.
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Provide ideas for what you can do to set your child up for success.
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Be a comforting ear to help you feel less isolated and less judged.
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Build self-esteem and confidence in your new role as a parent.
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Provide comfort and reassurance in a safe space connecting with other parents experiencing what you're experiencing.
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Build a nurturing and respectful relationship with your child.
How can I help you?
My Background
My career as a primary school teacher has spanned over 20 years. I have worked with hundreds of children; with all their differing personalities, quirks and needs. I understand the common concerns of parents when it comes to their child's school journey and the worries that children have. As a naturally social person I have always enjoyed interactions with parents of the children I teach. I love meeting new people and working with others.
When I became a parent 9 years ago, I started reading parenting books, listening to parenting podcasts, and registering for multiple parenting courses. I was fortunate to find authors and experts early on that resonated with how I wanted to parent so the passion was ignited. My curiosity took me further and I completed leadership training through the Simplicity Parenting Institute, and more recently gained certification as an Infant Massage Instructor through the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).
I have a special interest in children’s wellbeing, as well as making life easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
Working with parents is the perfect way to blend my passion, strengths and experience as a teacher.
This is your parenting journey. I’m here to help you embrace it.
He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea
A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish
Who Inspires me?
The content for my parent mentoring, workshops, presentations, and courses, is influenced by:
Dr Becky Kennedy
Kim John Payne
Dr Vanessa LaPointe
Dr Gordon Neufeld
Maggie Dent
Angela Duckworth
Dr Peter Gray
Dr Laura Markham
Jenny Hale
Janet Lansbury
Vimala McClure
I'm inspired by my two boys - they remind me to live in the present moment and see the joy and beauty in life.
“Take care of our children.
Take care of what they hear,
take care of what they see,
take care of what they feel.
For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa”
- Dame Whina Cooper