by Lachlan Soper | Apr 15, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
Children don’t come out of Mummy’s tummy with a step-by-step instruction manual. As parents we all learn on the job, every day. We make mistakes and God-willing we learn, adapt and improve. Every parent is going to have their own way of raising their child. When it...
by Lachlan Soper | Mar 30, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
Bad habits are hard to break, especially for children. As a parent, eliminating them can be a challenge. Whether it’s leaving their toys on the stairs, sucking on their thumb, biting their nails, or phone addiction, it’s important to put a stop to these patterns. Many...
by Lachlan Soper | Mar 30, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
Many parents can get caught up in not wanting to push their children too hard in fear that they will one day resent them. However, it is this way of thinking that can easily could lead to raising a child that gives up easily quitter. An important skill for children to...
by Lachlan Soper | Feb 17, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
1. Seek gratitude ourselves It was once said to me “gratitude shapes your attitude”. It is easy to dwell on our struggles, we all do it – a difficult day at work, children who have had a ratty day, job losses, relationship difficulties… and the list goes on. But...
by Lachlan Soper | Feb 13, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
Some believe that setting boundaries for children will hold them back from creativity, innovation, and discovering themselves. On the contrary, studies have shown that children need a clear understanding of what’s safe and acceptable for them to grow and flourish. As...
by Lachlan Soper | Feb 13, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
When people are frustrated, the go-to emotion is to verbally put others down. What happens when someone’s favourite football team massively capitulates at the end of the match, or their neighbours are again loudly arguing late at night, or our political leaders...
