HalfWay Tree

24/02/2026

24/02/2026

When your child hits, shouts, or lashes out… it’s easy to see defiance.

But what if it’s actually defence?

In the primary years, the fight response isn’t a choice. It’s a brain on high alert, reacting to a perceived threat. Their body floods with energy, their thinking brain goes offline, and survival takes over.

It can look like anger.
It can feel like aggression.
But underneath, it’s a child who doesn’t feel safe.

This is their voice… from the inside of the fight response.

Because when we understand what’s really happening, we stop asking, “How do I stop this behaviour?”
And start asking, “What does my child need right now?”

Girl version will also be posted.

For further support - our Managing Big Feelings Toolkit for Parents and Educators - link in comments.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

NHS England » “NHS talking therapies completely changed my life”: NHS launches major campaign to support millions more people with anxiety

09/09/2025

There’s always an adventure to be had…🐕

12/12/2024

…But doing too much wears you out! Balance is everything!

Be mindful over the holidays that you are pacing yourself and making some time for you ☺️🙂

27/06/2024

27/06/2024

03/06/2024

Is this you? Listen to your self talk, it could be saying a lot about how you relate to yourself. Be kind

01/06/2024

Self love-self care is paramount! You first, always ♥️🙏🏾

30/05/2024

Yes, you!

28/05/2024

My grandmother once said to me that a woman who lost her husband after 70 years of marriage: “Died of a broken heart” at the time I was a child and I actually thought the heart broke into two….the reality is the heart changes shape when impacted by such strong emotions such as grief, and for a period of time the heart is enlarged and doesn’t pump blood as well as it should.

There was some truth to what she said…

Look after yourself when in times of grief and loss 🥰🙏🏾

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, is when your heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.