Emma SpillaneMar 2, 20232 min readIntroducing The Autonomic Ladder...If you've not already heard of it, the Autonomic Ladder is a concept designed by Deb Dana and grounded in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal...
Emma SpillaneAug 15, 20227 min readSupporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...
Emma SpillaneNov 29, 20215 min readIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…Christmas can trigger a whole heap of feelings and memories for any one of us – some may be magical, some less so. For children in care,...
Emma SpillaneMar 1, 20213 min readMother's day school activities - considering potential triggersMother's Day – an annual set date in March traditionally used to celebrate mothers across the UK and all they do for their children. For...
Emma SpillaneFeb 24, 20213 min readPracticing gratitude – it’s not just good for adults! You might be forgiven for thinking gratitude is one of those fads that was talked about everywhere at the beginning of the pandemic when...
Emma SpillaneJan 18, 20214 min readSchool communities: Togetherness and compassionate communication in lockdown (some reflections)As a parent, I really am grateful for the efforts of schools to keep my childrens' education going (I have two children at primary school)...