Fiona Larkin
@fiona13larkin.bsky.social
Passionate about the magic of childhood, home ed, Custtad custodian, Indy supporter, care deeply about social justice, cranio sacral therapist, QEC Practitioner
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Don't forget to let us know that you are coming - we need to work out how big the pot of soup needs to be and how many tubes of bubbles we need......
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.
Just over a week away, for anyone who has an interest in how we function, individually, in systems and as a nation.
Shame is a feeling we all know - just how much does it affect? everything?
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Shame is a feeling we all know - just how much does it affect? everything?
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The Long Shadow of Shame in Scottish Culture
What role does shame play in Scottish culture? How has it shaped us historically, and where is it hiding in our society today?
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September 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Just over a week away, for anyone who has an interest in how we function, individually, in systems and as a nation.
Shame is a feeling we all know - just how much does it affect? everything?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273710134...
Shame is a feeling we all know - just how much does it affect? everything?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1273710134...
Looking forward to joining this series. Depth and sophistication on a fascinating and relevant topic. A rare chance to hear from some excellent guests.
Follow the link in the original tweet.
connectedbaby.net/product/may-...
Follow the link in the original tweet.
connectedbaby.net/product/may-...
May 2025 - The Trevarthen Series: Rhythm, Sympathy & Human Being - connected baby
May 2025 This 4-week online webinar course will let you hear first-hand from scientists and others who have worked closely with Professor Colwyn Trevarthen
connectedbaby.net
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Looking forward to joining this series. Depth and sophistication on a fascinating and relevant topic. A rare chance to hear from some excellent guests.
Follow the link in the original tweet.
connectedbaby.net/product/may-...
Follow the link in the original tweet.
connectedbaby.net/product/may-...
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On 19 May (6.30pm), the Creative Conv team, led by
@realdavidc.bsky.social, is hostng an event in Edinburgh. Claudia Gold will be explorng her new book on care of infants. You can sign up to come along! Co-partnerng this event is @edinburghcollege.ac.uk, with lots of their staff & students coming.
@realdavidc.bsky.social, is hostng an event in Edinburgh. Claudia Gold will be explorng her new book on care of infants. You can sign up to come along! Co-partnerng this event is @edinburghcollege.ac.uk, with lots of their staff & students coming.
April 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
On 19 May (6.30pm), the Creative Conv team, led by
@realdavidc.bsky.social, is hostng an event in Edinburgh. Claudia Gold will be explorng her new book on care of infants. You can sign up to come along! Co-partnerng this event is @edinburghcollege.ac.uk, with lots of their staff & students coming.
@realdavidc.bsky.social, is hostng an event in Edinburgh. Claudia Gold will be explorng her new book on care of infants. You can sign up to come along! Co-partnerng this event is @edinburghcollege.ac.uk, with lots of their staff & students coming.
I think we gave the correct ingredients for a Tenderness Day Picnic!
To add to the most important ingredient - which is SUNSHINE ☀️
Looking forward to welcoming some of our families for food and fun 🍨🍡🍹🥤🍉🍍🍓🍇🌊🎾🏐🪁🎈
To add to the most important ingredient - which is SUNSHINE ☀️
Looking forward to welcoming some of our families for food and fun 🍨🍡🍹🥤🍉🍍🍓🍇🌊🎾🏐🪁🎈
April 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I think we gave the correct ingredients for a Tenderness Day Picnic!
To add to the most important ingredient - which is SUNSHINE ☀️
Looking forward to welcoming some of our families for food and fun 🍨🍡🍹🥤🍉🍍🍓🍇🌊🎾🏐🪁🎈
To add to the most important ingredient - which is SUNSHINE ☀️
Looking forward to welcoming some of our families for food and fun 🍨🍡🍹🥤🍉🍍🍓🍇🌊🎾🏐🪁🎈
Beginning today believing that Tenderness is more important in the world than ever.
Unashamedly happy to do work that nurtures safety instead of fear.
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Unashamedly happy to do work that nurtures safety instead of fear.
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Anam Alba – Reclaiming Tenderness and Joy
Anam Alba's journey through grief and isolation during the pandemic led to unexpected moments of joy and a conscious choice for tenderness
bylines.scot
April 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Beginning today believing that Tenderness is more important in the world than ever.
Unashamedly happy to do work that nurtures safety instead of fear.
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Unashamedly happy to do work that nurtures safety instead of fear.
bylines.scot/society/anam...
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This is such an important point. The foundation for learning has to be emotional security and the confidence to explore. We spend far too much time rote teaching them ‘stuff’ and not enough time giving them the support and encouragement for ‘learning to learn.’
16)...but unless they are emotionally safe it won't matter
We need a shift in what we prioritise, children don't learn because we tell them anywhere near as effectively as when we show them
Whilst we are showing them unkindness when they make mistakes
Whilst we judge, blame and shame them,...
We need a shift in what we prioritise, children don't learn because we tell them anywhere near as effectively as when we show them
Whilst we are showing them unkindness when they make mistakes
Whilst we judge, blame and shame them,...
March 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is such an important point. The foundation for learning has to be emotional security and the confidence to explore. We spend far too much time rote teaching them ‘stuff’ and not enough time giving them the support and encouragement for ‘learning to learn.’
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Fascinating study (2024) with 14-mo-old infants:
Quote: "Infants with resistant attachment patterns were hypervigilant to change in emotional expressions. Avoidant infants avoided novel expressions, thus showing less sensitivity to emotional change."
14 MONTHS!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Quote: "Infants with resistant attachment patterns were hypervigilant to change in emotional expressions. Avoidant infants avoided novel expressions, thus showing less sensitivity to emotional change."
14 MONTHS!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Frontiers | Differential effects of attachment security on visual fixation to facial expressions of emotion in 14-month-old infants: an eye-tracking study
IntroductionModels of attachment and information processing suggest that the attention infants allocate to social information might occur in a schema-driven ...
www.frontiersin.org
March 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Fascinating study (2024) with 14-mo-old infants:
Quote: "Infants with resistant attachment patterns were hypervigilant to change in emotional expressions. Avoidant infants avoided novel expressions, thus showing less sensitivity to emotional change."
14 MONTHS!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
Quote: "Infants with resistant attachment patterns were hypervigilant to change in emotional expressions. Avoidant infants avoided novel expressions, thus showing less sensitivity to emotional change."
14 MONTHS!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
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If you haven’t read this one, please do so. Beautiful words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social
“We were lucky. We found enough acceptance, creativity, and compassion to cradle the sorrow tenderly and somehow in that grief we found unexpected moments of joy.”
“We were lucky. We found enough acceptance, creativity, and compassion to cradle the sorrow tenderly and somehow in that grief we found unexpected moments of joy.”
Anam Alba – Reclaiming Tenderness and Joy
Anam Alba's journey through grief and isolation during the pandemic led to unexpected moments of joy and a conscious choice for tenderness
bylines.scot
March 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you haven’t read this one, please do so. Beautiful words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social
“We were lucky. We found enough acceptance, creativity, and compassion to cradle the sorrow tenderly and somehow in that grief we found unexpected moments of joy.”
“We were lucky. We found enough acceptance, creativity, and compassion to cradle the sorrow tenderly and somehow in that grief we found unexpected moments of joy.”
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"If intimacy of relation between infant & parent..."
A profound idea.
It changes the way science & culture think about human functioning. You begin to realise this capacity for intimacy is the seat of trauma -- and of shared joy.
@fiona13larkin.bsky.social @nomudnolotus.bsky.social
A profound idea.
It changes the way science & culture think about human functioning. You begin to realise this capacity for intimacy is the seat of trauma -- and of shared joy.
@fiona13larkin.bsky.social @nomudnolotus.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"If intimacy of relation between infant & parent..."
A profound idea.
It changes the way science & culture think about human functioning. You begin to realise this capacity for intimacy is the seat of trauma -- and of shared joy.
@fiona13larkin.bsky.social @nomudnolotus.bsky.social
A profound idea.
It changes the way science & culture think about human functioning. You begin to realise this capacity for intimacy is the seat of trauma -- and of shared joy.
@fiona13larkin.bsky.social @nomudnolotus.bsky.social
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"There is gravity in tenderness and there is playfulness in joy. We need both."
Perfect for #MothersDay
Wise words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social & @bylines.scot .
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Perfect for #MothersDay
Wise words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social & @bylines.scot .
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Anam Alba – Reclaiming Tenderness and Joy
Anam Alba's journey through grief and isolation during the pandemic led to unexpected moments of joy and a conscious choice for tenderness
bylines.scot
March 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
"There is gravity in tenderness and there is playfulness in joy. We need both."
Perfect for #MothersDay
Wise words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social & @bylines.scot .
bylines.scot/society/anam...
Perfect for #MothersDay
Wise words from @fiona13larkin.bsky.social & @bylines.scot .
bylines.scot/society/anam...
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Hoping you can help us spread the word of #ScotlandsACEsJourney on 21st June in Cumbernauld: @lynburnnurture.bsky.social @moirajones.bsky.social @drpam.bsky.social @fiona13larkin.bsky.social @shivieargyle.bsky.social @margl24.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hoping you can help us spread the word of #ScotlandsACEsJourney on 21st June in Cumbernauld: @lynburnnurture.bsky.social @moirajones.bsky.social @drpam.bsky.social @fiona13larkin.bsky.social @shivieargyle.bsky.social @margl24.bsky.social
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Everyone is invited to join us on 21 June in Cumbernauld, where we'll be celebrating 20 years of #ScotlandsACEsJourney with a Gala Day event -- full of stories shared about the many actions ppl are taking to put relationships at the centre of their thinking. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...
Scotlands Aces Journey - Gala Day
This year of 2025 marks 20 years of Scotland’s journey to better understand the science of relationships, ACEs, trauma & connection.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Everyone is invited to join us on 21 June in Cumbernauld, where we'll be celebrating 20 years of #ScotlandsACEsJourney with a Gala Day event -- full of stories shared about the many actions ppl are taking to put relationships at the centre of their thinking. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...
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"Art is the product of human intimacy and that explains why it can be a source of solace for a troubled human spirit."
- Colwyn Trevarthen, 2005
@anam-alba.bsky.social
@moirajones.bsky.social
@drpam.bsky.social
@lynburnnurture.bsky.social
- Colwyn Trevarthen, 2005
@anam-alba.bsky.social
@moirajones.bsky.social
@drpam.bsky.social
@lynburnnurture.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"Art is the product of human intimacy and that explains why it can be a source of solace for a troubled human spirit."
- Colwyn Trevarthen, 2005
@anam-alba.bsky.social
@moirajones.bsky.social
@drpam.bsky.social
@lynburnnurture.bsky.social
- Colwyn Trevarthen, 2005
@anam-alba.bsky.social
@moirajones.bsky.social
@drpam.bsky.social
@lynburnnurture.bsky.social
Bullying, gaslighting, mocking, condescending even aggressive behaviour can all be missed when they are so easily and naturally adopted by those for whom this was of life is the norm.
We forget how dreadful it is. It is not normal
We forget how dreadful it is. It is not normal
That meeting between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance contained so many shifts in relational boundaries. It is easy to have missed them, amidst the drama & the bluster. I want to highlight them because they provide signals as to how international relations will be tested in coming weeks. THREAD
March 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Bullying, gaslighting, mocking, condescending even aggressive behaviour can all be missed when they are so easily and naturally adopted by those for whom this was of life is the norm.
We forget how dreadful it is. It is not normal
We forget how dreadful it is. It is not normal
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What would a trauma-informed analysis of the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting look like? I think it would pay attention to body language. It would consider what was happening biologically. Here's my THREAD tracking changes over the 50 mins.
Here's the link I'm working with:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOv...
Here's the link I'm working with:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOv...
March 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
What would a trauma-informed analysis of the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting look like? I think it would pay attention to body language. It would consider what was happening biologically. Here's my THREAD tracking changes over the 50 mins.
Here's the link I'm working with:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOv...
Here's the link I'm working with:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEOv...
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In all seriousness- this even would not have been the same without 'play' It guided the energy, helped us attune to the need for movement after listening intently and consolidated the themes of the day - it was anything but frivolous
Inspiring event in Cumbernauld @danwuori.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social sharing powerful insights on joy, security & connection in early childhood. Such thought-provoking conversations! Huge thanks to @fionalarkin.bsky.social & @connectedbaby.bsky.social for a brilliant gathering.
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
In all seriousness- this even would not have been the same without 'play' It guided the energy, helped us attune to the need for movement after listening intently and consolidated the themes of the day - it was anything but frivolous
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Yesterday with @danwuori.bsky.social was a terrific day -- full of fun & connection & profound insights.
Inspiring event in Cumbernauld @danwuori.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social sharing powerful insights on joy, security & connection in early childhood. Such thought-provoking conversations! Huge thanks to @fionalarkin.bsky.social & @connectedbaby.bsky.social for a brilliant gathering.
March 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Yesterday with @danwuori.bsky.social was a terrific day -- full of fun & connection & profound insights.
In all seriousness- this even would not have been the same without 'play' It guided the energy, helped us attune to the need for movement after listening intently and consolidated the themes of the day - it was anything but frivolous
Inspiring event in Cumbernauld @danwuori.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social sharing powerful insights on joy, security & connection in early childhood. Such thought-provoking conversations! Huge thanks to @fionalarkin.bsky.social & @connectedbaby.bsky.social for a brilliant gathering.
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
In all seriousness- this even would not have been the same without 'play' It guided the energy, helped us attune to the need for movement after listening intently and consolidated the themes of the day - it was anything but frivolous
Good morning. Today is Soup Day!
That means the day where we do all the practical things that will ensure a warm welcome for @danwuori.bsky.social + those joining us tomorrow @shivieargyle.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
We are just about sold out. Maybe we should call it A Lot of Soup Day ☺️
That means the day where we do all the practical things that will ensure a warm welcome for @danwuori.bsky.social + those joining us tomorrow @shivieargyle.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
We are just about sold out. Maybe we should call it A Lot of Soup Day ☺️
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Good morning. Today is Soup Day!
That means the day where we do all the practical things that will ensure a warm welcome for @danwuori.bsky.social + those joining us tomorrow @shivieargyle.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
We are just about sold out. Maybe we should call it A Lot of Soup Day ☺️
That means the day where we do all the practical things that will ensure a warm welcome for @danwuori.bsky.social + those joining us tomorrow @shivieargyle.bsky.social @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
We are just about sold out. Maybe we should call it A Lot of Soup Day ☺️
Cosy time for those that have signed up for storytime.
6.30 - hot chocolate, pj's cuddles and a cosy seat. Are you ready?
(It might be like bad Jackanory but here goes 🥰😉🤗)
6.30 - hot chocolate, pj's cuddles and a cosy seat. Are you ready?
(It might be like bad Jackanory but here goes 🥰😉🤗)
February 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Cosy time for those that have signed up for storytime.
6.30 - hot chocolate, pj's cuddles and a cosy seat. Are you ready?
(It might be like bad Jackanory but here goes 🥰😉🤗)
6.30 - hot chocolate, pj's cuddles and a cosy seat. Are you ready?
(It might be like bad Jackanory but here goes 🥰😉🤗)
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"ALL environments are learning environments for children" @danwuori.bsky.social #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayMatters
“Secure attachment is about trust” @StrathEDU @DanWuori highlighted how consistent, nurturing interactions build the foundation for lifelong well-being. Early childhood is not just care, it’s education & “all environments are learning environments.” #MorePlayPlease #PlayMatters
February 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"ALL environments are learning environments for children" @danwuori.bsky.social #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayMatters
We have families, children, streamers, bubbles, music, dungarees,lunch - all the essential ingredients for a day with @danwuori.bsky.social
Open to absolutely anyone who cares about how we love, trust, and get to know the youngest personalities in our community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Open to absolutely anyone who cares about how we love, trust, and get to know the youngest personalities in our community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We have families, children, streamers, bubbles, music, dungarees,lunch - all the essential ingredients for a day with @danwuori.bsky.social
Open to absolutely anyone who cares about how we love, trust, and get to know the youngest personalities in our community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Open to absolutely anyone who cares about how we love, trust, and get to know the youngest personalities in our community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
Reclaiming tenderness and creativity.
It's a revolution, a quiet one but still a revolution.
To change what we revolve round. Tenderness holds both the desperate truth of how difficult the world is and offers us a way to turn back to care and protect each other.
It's a revolution, a quiet one but still a revolution.
To change what we revolve round. Tenderness holds both the desperate truth of how difficult the world is and offers us a way to turn back to care and protect each other.
Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Reclaiming tenderness and creativity.
It's a revolution, a quiet one but still a revolution.
To change what we revolve round. Tenderness holds both the desperate truth of how difficult the world is and offers us a way to turn back to care and protect each other.
It's a revolution, a quiet one but still a revolution.
To change what we revolve round. Tenderness holds both the desperate truth of how difficult the world is and offers us a way to turn back to care and protect each other.
'What I see is a child on his own.'
Actually, incredibly sad - and ultimately dangerous.
The evidence of lack of nurture in the two dangerous adult children beside him.
Actually, incredibly sad - and ultimately dangerous.
The evidence of lack of nurture in the two dangerous adult children beside him.
There has been lots of attentn paid within the media to the actions of Elon Musk's 4-yr-old son at a press conference held this week in the Oval Office. The child's forceful statements have sparked entertainmnt. I want to call attentn to his emotional state. THREAD
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa1m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa1m...
Elon Musk, son at Oval Office: FULL NEWS CONFERENCE
YouTube video by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'What I see is a child on his own.'
Actually, incredibly sad - and ultimately dangerous.
The evidence of lack of nurture in the two dangerous adult children beside him.
Actually, incredibly sad - and ultimately dangerous.
The evidence of lack of nurture in the two dangerous adult children beside him.
Don't forget to let us know that you are coming - we need to work out how big the pot of soup needs to be and how many tubes of bubbles we need......
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.
February 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Don't forget to let us know that you are coming - we need to work out how big the pot of soup needs to be and how many tubes of bubbles we need......
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.
Warning this event is not for adults faint of heart, this event will contain warmth, humour and music.