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Fiona Larkin

@fiona13larkin.bsky.social
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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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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
We are proud to be supporting 8 young Scottish actors at the beginning of their careers in our previously 5 star, sell out show Auld Lang Sing at the Fringe www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/anam-alba-...
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Auld Lang Sing at the Fringe
We are raising funds for our Anam Alba Creative CIC performance of Auld Lang Sing at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe!
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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...
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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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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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-...
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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
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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 🍨🍡🍹🥤🍉🍍🍓🍇🌊🎾🏐🪁🎈
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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...
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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
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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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...
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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 ...
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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 30/03/2025
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.”
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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
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
"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
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
"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...
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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
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connected baby @connectedbaby.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
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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connected baby @connectedbaby.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
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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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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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
"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
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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...
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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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connected baby @connectedbaby.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Yesterday with @danwuori.bsky.social was a terrific day -- full of fun & connection & profound insights.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
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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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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 ☺️
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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 🥰😉🤗)
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Fiona - Play Scotland @fiplayscotland.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
"ALL environments are learning environments for children" @danwuori.bsky.social #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayMatters
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
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...
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Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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.
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Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
'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.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
What a fabulous Burns night last night in Cumbernauld. A particularly moving event, several audience members read poetry, played instruments (or fought over them) and sang with confidence because they trust Siobhan and Lynne. You were there in spirit Alec 🙏🥰
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Thank you, mum, for this beautiful card and encouragement for organising Anam Alba day with Dr. Dan Wuori This is an intergenerational day and one in which, as well as celebrating the wonder of babies, we will celebrate the wisdom of grandparents. Please join us www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Tickets selling, don't forget to register for a place. Looking forward to a day of Joy.... and a song and soup and chat etc www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
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Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
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K May Law @healingcentred.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Understanding Trauma: How Your Body Holds the Key to Healing #TraumaInformed #healing #MindBodyConnection www.karenlaw.co.uk/post/underst...
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Understanding Trauma: How Your Body Holds the Key to Healing
Trauma is a word we hear often, yet its impact is deeply personal and unique to each of us. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, sudden events, or prolonged stress, trauma leaves an imprint on...
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K May Law @healingcentred.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Beautiful work by beautiful people. Check out what Fiona is sharing here.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Anam alba emerged as a response to loneliness during covid and grew as we negotiated life in the aftermath. Caring for older family members and grieving the loss of two deeply cemented my already firm belief in the importance of community and celtic hospitality.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Music and art transcend age, background, ability, language etc and provide opportunities for moments of meeting. Those moments connect us and we belong together. We Long for being, we Long to share ourselves with others and it starts even before birth. Join us 1/3/25 to hear @danwuori.bsky.social
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Imagination meets tender moments
Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Excited that @danwuori.bsky.social will be coming to Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire Book your tickets using the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...
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Anam Alba @anam-alba.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Tenderness Days, heritage evenings, storytelling, songs & musicals Do check our website for events coming soon With thanks to everyone who has volunteered & supported us this far, we look forward to this next chapter With love, kindness & a whole lot of heart Anam Alba ❤️
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Anam Alba @anam-alba.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Frankie is going to be heading up a pioneering Heartmath research project with Fife Council & connected baby We've many projects in the pipeline including community & online classes in music & languages (Spanish & Portuguese), the opening of a book/craft shop & cafe (2/3)
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Anam Alba @anam-alba.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
The arrival of 2025 brings in some exciting changes to Anam Alba In order to develop our creative and community work, @shivieargyle@bsky.social is going to be working full time for Anam Alba. @fiona13larkin@bsky.social will be working to oversee the development of new resources & materials. (1/3)
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Fiona Larkin @fiona13larkin.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I spent yesterday celebrating Shivie Argyle and her music, which inspired all the consequent work. Today I wish to thank all those involved in the collaboration that is The Little Iceberg. So many people have supported and encouraged us along the way.
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@TJChambers @tjchambers.bsky.social · 30/06/2023
Pauline McLean | Report Claims Edinburgh's 2022 Festivals Attracted 3.2M Attendees & Boosted City Economy By £407M | BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-6604…
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Shivie Argyle @shivieargyle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
This was one of my favourite songs to write A happy memory this evening
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Anam Alba @anam-alba.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
It was great fun doing this in collaboration with Glasgow Acting Academy Wonderful wonderful young people ❤️ #AuldLangSing Maybe it will come back to a theatre near you next year...
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Shivie Argyle @shivieargyle.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
'What do you need from me?' 'Hold on tight' Keep me safe, keep me close during the storms...I love this message in #TheLittleIceberg A day in the recording studio well spent #TheLittleIceberg musical Cast recording in progress ❤️ @anam-alba.bsky.social @fiona13larkin.bsky.social
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Shivie Argyle @shivieargyle.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Reviews are in for #TheLittleIceberg musical I'll take these ❤️ @fiona13larkin.bsky.social @anam-alba.bsky.social
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I wrote this today. Thanks @crownhousepub.bsky.social for trusting the 3 editors and a wide network of colleagues to find the right words amidst the mourning. suzannezeedyk.substack.com/p/innovative...
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What innovative strategies helped end corporal punishment in Britain?
When a canny educational leader brought caning to a quiet conclusion
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Shivie Argyle @shivieargyle.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
On #WorldDiabetesDay2024 I'm thinking of all the incredible people I've met along this journey & the many friends I've made I think of my dad who lived almost 60 years with #T1Diabetes This is community My life is better for that (even if my sugars are not playing tonight)💙
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a logo for world diabetes day with a map of the world
ALT: a logo for world diabetes day with a map of the world
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Last week the Anam Alba team put on a week's worth of performances of #TheLittleIceberg Musical. It happened because Fife Council funded it. More than 1000 children & parents & teachers came. I watched this lad wander across floor & out the door, absorbed by his copy of the book. #Magical 1/2
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Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
See? Here he is - wandering out the door, lost in the pictures. You can just see the edge of the book in the photo. I felt so proud to know that my team -Connected Baby- had published that book, had helped the story live in more children's heads & more parents' conversations. #TheLittleIceberg
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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 19/08/2024
This is a brilliant guide to BlueSky. The tech elements go a bit beyond me at times, but it’s very clearly written and taught me a lot I didn’t know even after a year on the platform. mackuba.eu/2024/02/21/b...
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A complete guide to Bluesky 🦋
I've decided to write down some of the tips & tricks that I often give to friends when I send them an invite code, or the advice and answers that I sometimes give to people that I find in some feed as...
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