Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute International

Aldeia NeuroBehaviour Institute International Where behaviour meets developments through neurofeedback and cognitive behaviour techniques

Children learn best when they feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported. 🌿When a child feels secure, their mind i...
27/02/2026

Children learn best when they feel emotionally safe, understood, and supported. 🌿

When a child feels secure, their mind is more open to exploring, asking questions, and trying again after mistakes. Emotional safety allows children to take healthy risks in their learning without fear of judgment or criticism.

Feeling heard and supported builds confidence, and confidence strengthens engagement. Before children can fully focus on reading, writing, or problem-solving, they need to feel safe and connected.

Supportive relationships are not separate from learning – they are the foundation of it. 🌱

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Neurodiversity recognises natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information. These differences are...
26/02/2026

Neurodiversity recognises natural differences in how people think, learn, and process information. These differences are part of normal human variation and reflect the many ways in which brains develop and function.

Just as children vary in their personalities, strengths, and interests, they also vary in how they concentrate, solve problems, communicate, and engage with learning.

Some children may learn best through visual supports, while others benefit from listening, discussion, repetition, or hands-on experiences. Some may need more structure and routine, while others thrive with creativity and flexibility. These variations are not deficits. They represent different ways of understanding and interacting with the world.

When we acknowledge neurodiversity, we move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to education and instead create supportive environments where every child’s way of learning is respected and valued. 🌱

There is a quiet kind of exhaustion that parents carry. 🤍Not the “I need more coffee” kind ☕The nervous system kind.The ...
26/02/2026

There is a quiet kind of exhaustion that parents carry. 🤍

Not the “I need more coffee” kind ☕
The nervous system kind.
The I have been holding everything together for too long kind.

Burnout does not mean you love your child any less. ❤️
It means your body has been in survival mode for too long without enough support.

When you feel:
• touched out
• overstimulated
• irritable
• emotionally flat
• one meltdown away from your own 😔

That is not failure.
That is a regulation signal. 🧠✨

Parents were never meant to do this alone. 🤝

Strong parents ask for help.
They pause before reacting.
They choose support over shame. 🌿

If this resonates with you, let this be your reminder:
Caregiver wellbeing is not optional.
It is preventative mental health. 🫶

And you deserve care too. 🤍

Everyday challenges help children become confident problem-solvers! 🌱When children face small problems – like building a...
23/02/2026

Everyday challenges help children become confident problem-solvers! 🌱

When children face small problems – like building a tower, completing a puzzle, or deciding how to share – they practice thinking, planning, and testing different solutions. Each attempt teaches them to be creative, resilient, and independent thinkers.

With guidance and encouragement, children learn that mistakes are part of the process, and every challenge becomes an opportunity to grow. Step by step, they build the skills to solve problems – now and in the future. 🌿

🌍✈️ Travel is more than a holiday — it’s brain development in motion.When children explore new places, hear different la...
22/02/2026

🌍✈️ Travel is more than a holiday — it’s brain development in motion.

When children explore new places, hear different languages, taste unfamiliar foods, and navigate new environments, their brains light up in powerful ways. Novelty strengthens neural connections. Perspective-taking grows. Curiosity expands.

Research consistently shows that travel experiences are linked to:
🧠 Stronger cognitive flexibility
📚 Better problem-solving skills
💬 Increased empathy and cultural awareness
🌱 Greater adaptability and confidence

It’s not about expensive international trips.
It’s about exposure.

A road trip.
A train ride.
A visit to a different community.
A museum, a farm, a cultural festival.

New environments challenge the brain to observe, compare, reflect, and adapt — and that builds learning readiness in ways worksheets never can.

Experiences shape the brain.
And the brain shapes the future.

WholeChildDevelopment ParentingWithPurpose

21/02/2026

Children are naturally curious, but their motivation to learn really takes off when lessons connect to their world and spark their interests. When learning feels meaningful, they stay engaged, ask questions, explore ideas, and build confidence – step by step. Even small sparks of curiosity can grow into a lifelong love of learning when we guide and support them along the way.

Let’s celebrate curiosity, relevance, and the joy of learning! 🌿

Can playing Tetris after a traumatic event really help reduce flashbacks? 🎮🧠Research suggests that engaging in a visuosp...
20/02/2026

Can playing Tetris after a traumatic event really help reduce flashbacks? 🎮🧠

Research suggests that engaging in a visuospatial task (like Tetris) shortly after trauma exposure may reduce the number of intrusive visual memories that form later.

Here’s why:

Trauma memories often have a strong visual component. When someone plays a visually demanding game soon after the event, it may compete with the brain’s memory consolidation process — especially the visual imagery part. This can reduce the intensity or frequency of later flashbacks.

Important to note:

⚠️ It does NOT erase trauma
⚠️ It does NOT replace therapy
⚠️ PTSD is complex and multifactorial

But it does show something fascinating:

The brain continues processing experiences after they happen.
And there may be small windows where early interventions can make a meaningful difference.

This research opens the door for low-cost, accessible early supports in crisis settings — while reminding us just how adaptable the brain truly is.

The science of memory is powerful. And still evolving.

Your child’s mood doesn’t only begin in their thoughts… it begins in their body too. 💙The gut and brain are constantly c...
20/02/2026

Your child’s mood doesn’t only begin in their thoughts… it begins in their body too. 💙

The gut and brain are constantly communicating through what we call the gut–brain axis. That means what children eat, how their digestion functions, and even their microbiome can influence:

✨ Mood stability
✨ Focus and attention
✨ Energy levels
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Stress responses

When children are living on highly processed foods and excess sugar, their bodies can feel dysregulated long before their behaviour shows it.

Supporting the gut can look like:

🥦 More whole, nutrient-dense foods
💧 Proper hydration
😴 Consistent sleep
🦠 Supporting a healthy microbiome
🍎 Balanced blood sugar

Emotional wellbeing isn’t only psychological — it’s biological too.

Sometimes the “big behaviour” we see is the body asking for better support.

Understanding attention means understanding development. 🌱Attention can look different in every child. One child may sit...
19/02/2026

Understanding attention means understanding development. 🌱

Attention can look different in every child. One child may sit quietly for long periods, while another may need movement, hands-on activities, or short breaks to stay engaged. These differences are part of how children grow and learn.

Focus is not a fixed trait. It is a skill that develops over time with guidance, structure, and encouragement. When children are supported with clear expectations, predictable routines, and patience, their ability to concentrate strengthens naturally.

By shifting from frustration to understanding, we create environments where children feel supported rather than judged.
Because focus is not about perfection – it is about progress.

Curiosity and learning go hand in hand. 🌱✨When children ask questions, they are not distracting from the lesson – they a...
16/02/2026

Curiosity and learning go hand in hand. 🌱✨

When children ask questions, they are not distracting from the lesson – they are deepening it. Every “why”, “how”, and “what if” shows that a child is thinking, connecting ideas, and actively engaging with the world around them.

Questions help children move beyond memorising facts. They begin to understand concepts, make meaningful connections, and develop stronger problem-solving skills. Curiosity keeps them focused, motivated, and eager to discover more.

By welcoming questions at home and in the classroom, we nurture confident learners who feel safe to explore, think critically, and grow.
Because when curiosity is encouraged, learning becomes something children truly own.

✨ Did you know? Children don’t all learn in the same way.Some little minds light up when they see pictures and demonstra...
15/02/2026

✨ Did you know? Children don’t all learn in the same way.

Some little minds light up when they see pictures and demonstrations. Others thrive when they listen to instructions, jump in and do, or learn through conversation and connection. 💡

When we recognise these differences, we can support each child in a way that truly works for them, whether that’s adding visual aids, encouraging discussion, or creating hands-on opportunities.

Every child has their own learning style. When we understand it, we empower it. 🌱

14/02/2026

🚂 Waarom treinritten zo goed zijn voor kinderen

Een treinreis is méér dan alleen van A naar B gaan. Voor kinderen is het een rijke leerervaring – rustig, voorspelbaar én vol ontdekkingen. 🌿

Dit zijn de voordelen:

🧠 Stimuleert taal en denken
Onderweg zien kinderen nieuwe plaatsen, borden, landschappen. Dat nodigt uit tot vragen stellen, benoemen en verhalen maken.

⏳ Oefent geduld en planning
Wachten op de trein, de overstap volgen, de halte herkennen – dit versterkt executieve functies zoals plannen en zelfcontrole.

👀 Bevordert observatie en concentratie
Uit het raam kijken en patronen ontdekken (velden, water, steden) traint aandacht en visuele verwerking.

🤝 Sociale ontwikkeling
Samen reizen betekent samenwerken: kaartjes checken, zitplaatsen zoeken, rekening houden met anderen.

🌍 Vergroot wereldbeeld en zelfstandigheid
Kinderen ervaren hoe groot en verbonden hun omgeving is. Dat geeft vertrouwen én nieuwsgierigheid.

En misschien wel het mooiste?
In de trein mag je even gewoon zitten… kijken… denken… dromen. ✨

Een rustige reis kan soms meer doen voor een kinderbrein dan een drukke speeltuin.

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Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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We are a dual medium transdisciplinary wellness centre providing services to children and their families. Therapies include family and marital counseling, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, playtherapy, trauma counseling, divorce counseling.

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There’s no one like me!