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SAPLING MINDS

Proactive Wellbeing for Growing Minds

Building emotionally strong children – and supporting parents to grow calmer, more confident inner voices.

At Sapling Minds, support is focused on two things that matter most for long-term mental wellbeing:

1. helping children build emotional strength early

2. supporting parents to regulate, reflect, and lead calmly

 

Because children learn emotional skills through direct learning and by absorbing them through relationship.

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Building emotionally strong children – and supporting parents to grow calmer, more confident inner voices.

Building emotionally strong children – and supporting parents to grow calmer, more confident inner voices.

At Sapling Minds, support is focused on two things that matter most for long-term mental wellbeing:

1. helping children build emotional strength early

2. supporting parents to regulate, reflect, and lead calmly

 

Because children learn emotional skills through direct learning and by absorbing them through relationship.

Two Ways Sapling Minds Supports Families

For Children

Foundations Program ™

A proactive wellbeing program for primary-school-aged children (7-12 years), focused on:

  • emotional resilience

  • self-confidence and identity

  • handling stress and big feelings

  • building inner language that supports effort and growth

 

Delivered through structured programs, workshops, and group experiences designed for children in their formative years.

For Parents

Inner Voice Reset ™

Science-informed support for parents who want to:

  • calm their nervous system

  • change unhelpful self-talk

  • reduce reactivity and overwhelm

  • model emotional regulation for their child

 

This work recognises that a child’s inner voice is shaped early, and often begins with the way adults speak to themselves under pressure.

Why Parent and Child Support Are Connected

Children’s emotional wellbeing doesn’t develop in isolation.

It is shaped through:

  • daily interactions

  • how stress is handled at home

  • how mistakes are met

  • how adults regulate their own emotions

 

The Foundations Program™ builds emotional skills directly with children.


Inner Voice Reset™ supports parents to create the emotional environment those skills grow within.

Together, they offer a preventative, evidence-informed approach to family wellbeing.

Evidence-Informed. Proactive. Human.

Sapling Minds is led by Aliesha Embleton – child development specialist, award-winning author, trainer, speaker – with a focus on early intervention and long-term emotional wellbeing.

The work draws on:

  • child development science

  • emotional regulation research

  • nervous system education

  • preventative mental health principles

 

The aim is not crisis response, but building foundations early, before challenges escalate.

From Seed to Sapling
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From Seed to Sapling
Sapling Minds

A Deeper Look at Growing Strong Minds

From Seed to Sapling explores how children grow emotional strength, and the role adults play in shaping their world.

Written for parents, educators, and anyone supporting children through the primary-school years (ages 6-12), the book brings together the foundations of resilience, authenticity, and emotional wellbeing in a practical, relatable way.

If you’d like to explore the thinking behind Sapling Minds more deeply, this is a gentle place to start.

Stay Gently Connected

The Sapling Circle is a monthly newsletter offering thoughtful guidance, practical tools, and reflections to support children’s emotional wellbeing, and the adults guiding them.


It’s designed for parents who want to stay engaged with this work, even when life is busy.


No pressure. Just supportive insights, delivered with care.

Not Sure Where to Start?

A free consultation helps clarify which support pathway is the right fit for your family. Whether that’s the Foundations Program™ for your child, Inner Voice Reset™ for you as a parent, or a combination of both.

Because Every Mum Deserves Support

Special Mother’s Day Packages - Limited Time Only!

You’re doing an amazing job balancing parenting, work, and life. But even super-mums deserve extra support. This Mother’s Day, I'm here to lighten your load and nurture the most important person in your child’s life - you.

Aliesha embodies a rare blend of sensitivity and strength, showcasing remarkable patience and understanding. Her unique gift lies in perceiving strengths within others that often go unnoticed, quietly nurturing and inspiring them to reach greater heights. She effortlessly fosters warmth in relationships, enriching the lives of those around her.

Klaus, NSW

Aliesha is always poised to listen, be a confidant and render sage advice, she’s there for me when I need her. Although through the busyness of life we can go long periods between meeting, when we do, it’s as though no time has passed. The instant arrival to comfort speaks to Aliesha’s openness and genuine regard. I always leave our engagements feeling more balanced and capable to tackle whatever life throws at me.

Jenny, ACT

Aliesha’s strong work ethic and can-do attitude to work and life means she sets high standards for herself and then goes about achieving them! She is a dedicated ‘people person’ who draws from her work and life experiences to share, guide and coach others both personally and professionally. Wiring this book speaks to these strengths and her insights are a gift given with generosity!

Julie, QLD

I have had the pleasure of seeing Aliesha excel due to a number of fundamental reasons. Her engagement, caring and supportive nature is not only apparent, but also genuine. She has an innate ability to develop trust through her clear communication and this allows her to create, foster, and enjoy strong relationships in her career and on a personal level. Aliesha endeavours to find the silver lining in any situation. Rather than allow the negatives to distract her from the end result, she will collectively bring people along on a journey. One of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing in my adult life.

Cheryl-Lee, QLD

I first met Aliesha due to a shared love of art and a desire for genuine personal connection. She possesses a quiet inner strength and resilience. Aliesha has an incredible work ethic and a dedication to discretion and ethical standards. She also genuinely cares for others, both professionally and personally, and is very approachable.

Tracy, ACT

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Having Aliesha as my coach for 5 weeks was so beneficial and I gained so many insights from her guidance and coaching. She helped me realise I always have the answers and wisdom within myself, I just have to believe and listen to myself more. Her simple but powerful questions, really helped me gain so many insights that were really empowering. I would highly recommend Aliesha to anyone.

Lauren, VIC

As a parent of 2 school aged children whom I have signed up to all manner of activities, I have seen the benefits to their growth and development in response to the coaching they have received. When I reflect on how I can support and equip my children to navigate peer relationships, their thoughts, emotions and decision-making skills, I couldn't be more grateful that Aliesha is building resources and a service offering to do just that. The world we live in grows more complex each day, so much so, that I worry about my ability to keep pace with the known and unknown adverse influences awaiting my children. For me, the question of whether I am doing all I can to proactively cultivate robust emotional and mental health well-being is eased by knowing that I have Aliesha in their corner.

Thea, QLD

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I have known Aliesha for more than 5 years. We first met due to a shared love of art and a desire for genuine personal connection. We lived together during Covid-19 and she possesses a quiet inner strength and resilience. Aliesha has an incredible work ethic and a dedication to discretion and ethical standards. She also genuinely cares for others, both professionally and personally, and is very approachable.

Tracy

I have known Aliesha for the past 14 years. During this time, I have had the pleasure of seeing Aliesha excel due to a number of fundamental reasons. Her engagement, caring and supportive nature is not only apparent, but also genuine. She has an innate ability to develop trust through her clear communication and this allows her to create, foster, and enjoy strong relationships in her career and on a personal level. Aliesha endeavours to find the silver lining in any situation. Rather than allow the negatives to distract her from the end result, she will collectively bring people along on a journey. One of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing in my adult life.

Cheryl-Lee

I count myself lucky to call Aliesha my friend. Always poised to listen, be a confidant and render sage advice, she’s there for me when I need her. Although through the busyness of life we can go long periods between catching up, when we do, it’s as though no time has passed. The instant arrival to comfort speaks to Aliesha’s openness and genuine regard. I always leave our engagements feeling more balanced and capable to tackle whatever life throws at me.

Jenny

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Child Development Coaching

I count myself lucky to call Aliesha my friend. Always poised to listen, be a confidant and render sage advice, she’s there for me when I need her. Although through the busyness of life we can go long periods between catching up, when we do, it’s as though no time has passed. The instant arrival to comfort speaks to Aliesha’s openness and genuine regard. I always leave our engagements feeling more balanced and capable to tackle whatever life throws at me.

JENNY

I count myself lucky to call Aliesha my friend. Always poised to listen, be a confidant and render sage advice, she’s there for me when I need her. Although through the busyness of life we can go long periods between catching up, when we do, it’s as though no time has passed. The instant arrival to comfort speaks to Aliesha’s openness and genuine regard. I always leave our engagements feeling more balanced and capable to tackle whatever life throws at me.

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Transformational Therapeutic Coaching

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Residential Retreats | Workshops | Seminars

Sapling Minds Resilience Training

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Transformational Therapeutic Coaching

childhood anxiety prevention

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Residential Retreats | Workshops | Seminars

Sapling Minds Resilience Training

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Transformational Therapeutic Coaching

childhood anxiety prevention

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Residential Retreats | Workshops | Seminars

Sapling Minds Resilience Training

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Transformational Therapeutic Coaching

childhood anxiety prevention

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Residential Retreats | Workshops | Seminars

Sapling Minds Resilience Training

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Transformational Therapeutic Coaching

childhood anxiety prevention

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