Emma SpillaneAug 15, 20227 minSupporting 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 minIt’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 SpillaneOct 19, 20211 minCreating a ‘ready to learn’ environment for pupils who have experienced trauma (podcast)I was interviewed by Founder Anna Bateman for Halcyon Education's podcast series recently. This is a series of podcasts that puts mental...
Emma SpillaneOct 15, 20211 minSimple focused breathing exercises for all agesDiaphragmatic breathing exercises for all ages. Suitable for use in classrooms or at home. Great for coregulation.
Emma SpillaneJul 19, 20214 minMaking the summer work for everyone as a working mum to children who have a high need for structureAs mum to two lively children (10 and 11) and a business owner to boot, I do find that the 6-week summer holiday can be a challenging...
Emma SpillaneFeb 24, 20213 minPracticing 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...