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...
by Lachlan Soper | Feb 10, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
While certain universal principles apply to all children, no two are alike, and it’s a mistake to treat them as if they were. When raising a child. It’s essential to not live vicariously through them. Whatever you weren’t able to do in your own life or things you were...
by Lachlan Soper | Jan 15, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
Consent is first and foremost about giving permission for something to happen or agreeing to something. Society has become wiser over recent decades about boundaries – child protection and adult relationships are just two such areas. Teaching our children that...
by Lachlan Soper | Jan 15, 2021 | Family & Parenting, Lachlan Soper
The start of a new year is a great time to think about what you’d like to achieve for yourself and your family and the things that you’d like to encourage your kids to do. Here are some ideas to make 2021 more rewarding for your family. 1. Minimise the screens and...
