Hi! I’m Dr. Ari Yares, The Innovative Dad.
ONLINE COURSE: Dealing with Temper Tantrums and Other Behavioral Challenges
Temper tantrums can be hard to deal with. They stress us out and we get embarrassed when others see us and our child at our worst. Learn concrete strategies to help manage your child’s behavior when it goes off the rails.
The Innovative Dad
A psychologist’s blog about raising and educating children through the lens innovation.
Passover Prep & Plates: Our Kosher for Pesach Meal Plan (NF & GF Options!)
Chag Sameach! Passover is just around the corner which means we need a Kosher for Passover meal plan, and this year presents a unique start, with the holiday beginning right after Shabbat ends on Saturday. This means a busy Friday before Erev Pesach and a very late...
Breaking the Habit: Effective Interventions and Treatment Recommendations for Thumb Sucking
Thumb and finger sucking is a common habit among infants and toddlers, with estimates suggesting that up to 90% of children engage in it at some point. While most children naturally outgrow this habit by the age of five, some continue it into school age or even...
Freezer Dive & Feast Prep: This Week’s Diverse Dinner Plan!
Hello everyone! This week, we're navigating a mix of freezer cleanouts, pre-Passover prep, and welcoming company for Shabbat. It's a pretty diverse dinner plan. Let's see what's on the menu! Sunday: Pizza Night Details: A relaxed Sunday calls for pizza! It's a casual...
Hello! I’m Dr. Ari Yares
Licensed Psychologist
I am a licensed psychologist based in Maryland with offices in North Bethesda and Germantown. I trained as a school psychologist at Temple University and formerly supervised special education evaluations for preschool age children in the District of Columbia.
I have previously worked as the Head of School at Gross Schechter Day School, Upper School Principal of the Schechter School of Long Island, Head of Middle School at Krieger Schechter Day School, and a school psychologist for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
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