kidsinthemiddle

The Experience and Insight
Behind Kids In The Middle.

Leah Rando-Poller: Educator,
Child Consultant, and Advocate for Families.

Leah Rando-Poller founded Kids In The Middle to help families navigate separation, school transitions, and shared parenting challenges. Her approach combines compassion with structure, ensuring that children feel supported and parents have practical tools to guide them through change.

With more than three decades of experience as a teacher and school leader, Leah understands both how schools operate and how children respond emotionally to change. This background allows her to design effective handover models and support strategies that truly benefit students, families, and schools.

Professional Knowledge,
Personal Experience.

Leah is a dedicated educator with 30 years of experience and a strong background in therapeutic practices. She is a Master of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Hypnotherapy, and associated techniques, as well as a qualified Reiki Practitioner and Art Therapist. Trained in Child Inclusive Mediation & Counselling with the Jennifer McIntosh approach, Leah has both professional expertise and lived experience with the Family Court process. As a wife, mother, and step-parent, she understands the complexities of blended families.

An Accredited Child Consultant Committed to Giving Children a Voice in Difficult Times.

She works closely with Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, mediators, and schools to ensure children are not left out of the conversation. Her approach helps families navigate conflict with empathy and understanding. Every child’s feelings, experiences, and perspectives are heard and respected throughout the process.

A Founder Who Personally Understands the Challenges of Navigating the Family Court System.

Leah has personally navigated the Family Court System giving her a lived understanding of the stress families face during separation and applies this experience in supporting clients.

Blending Neuroscience, Trauma-Informed Care, and Emotional Wellbeing into Everyday Practice.

With advanced training in neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and emotional regulation, Leah applies the latest research to her work.

"There is a solution out there for
every family. We just need to take
the time and listen to our kids."

Leah offers a unique skill set in building connections between separated families, children, and the school setting, drawing on her experience in educational environments requiring mediation and support. Leah is registered with the Teacher’s Registration Board of Western Australia, holds a current Working With Children Check and maintains memberships in a variety of professional affiliations.

The Difference Leah Brings to
Children and Families.

Her approach bridges compassion and practicality, helping families and schools navigate transitions with confidence.

Decades of Experience

Over 30 years in education and school leadership.

Research-Informed Approach

Knowledge in neuroscience and trauma-informed care.

Holistic Support

Practical solutions for families, schools, and businesses.

Personal Insight

First-hand understanding of the Family Court journey.

Organisations and networks we are honoured to be associated with.

Children's
Voices

We make sure children’s thoughts and feelings are heard, valued, and central to decisions that shape their lives.

Inclusive
Process

Our child-focused approach uses play, art, and conversation to let kids share freely in a safe environment.

Family
Support

Working with mediators and FDRPs, we help families find solutions without the stress of Family Court.

Healthy
Futures

By involving children in mediation, families build stronger connections and healthier post-separation relationships.

Real Experiences,
Real Impact.

Firsthand experiences of how Kids In The Middle makes a difference. These stories highlight the care, support, and positive change we bring to families.

I’ve known Leah for over 15 years and in that time, I’ve watched her show up for children, families and colleagues with a level of heart and dedication that you just can’t fake. She inspires kids and helps them grow. She takes great interest in them and always wants the best for them.
Leah is unwavering in her professionalism and passionate about what she does, and she balances that with humour, warmth and a deep understanding of what children need.

I’ve worked with Leah over many years, so writing this review is difficult. There’s just so much to say about her! What will strike you first when you meet her is the compassion she feels for others. She has a quality of spirit that just brightens your day.
She is the calm steady rock in the storm that you want to hold on to when you’re scared and feeling abandoned. You can sense her guiding hand in moments of madness, honoured by her life experience working with children and raising her own to become successful adults.

I’ve worked FIFO for years, and when my marriage ended, I was completely thrown. I was trying to keep up with work, manage home life from a distance, and still be a steady dad for my kids. Coming home was hard. Everything felt different, and I didn’t know how to make things easier for them.
A mate told me about Kids In The Middle, and I’m really glad I made the call. Leah just got it. She understood the FIFO lifestyle, the pressure, and the challenges that come with trying to parent from two places. She helped me find small, practical ways to make life calmer for my kids and to stay connected when I’m away.

As a mum running my own business and raising two neurodiverse kids, life gets busy. After separating, I needed help understanding how my children felt about moving between homes week on, week off. My son (9, high-functioning autism) and daughter (6, ADHD) were both reacting in different ways, and I didn’t know where to start.
Leah from Kids In The Middle was amazing. She built instant rapport with both kids online — they actually looked forward to talking with her. Leah helped me see what each child needed and gave me practical tools to make transitions calmer and more predictable.