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Emma Spillane
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Introducing 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...
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Emma Spillane
Aug 15, 20227 min read
Supporting 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...
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Emma Spillane
Nov 29, 20215 min read
It’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,...
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Emma Spillane
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Mother's day school activities - considering potential triggers
Mother's Day – an annual set date in March traditionally used to celebrate mothers across the UK and all they do for their children. For...
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Emma Spillane
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Practicing 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...
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Emma Spillane
Jan 18, 20214 min read
School 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)...
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