by Ari Yares | Nov 25, 2019 | Gratitude, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Who doesn’t want their kids to show more gratitude? Encouraging kids to be thankful can be a challenge, though. Turning it into a gratitude game or activity can make saying thank you just a little bit more fun. More Gratitude Game Resources Making Gratitude a...
by Ari Yares | Nov 20, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
If you are anything like me, you hate disruption. As parents, we rely on routine and structure to keep our families as smoothly functioning as possible. Disruption to routines, whether planned or unplanned, creates stress, headaches, and pain. It is, therefore,...
by Ari Yares | Nov 12, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Deep breathing is a core part of helping children (and adults) calm their anxiety. It’s also a crucial part of practicing mindfulness. But telling someone to breathe deep can often result in someone taking heaving breaths like they just ran 5k. Here’s how...
by Ari Yares | Nov 4, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Perhaps one of the most important skills that kids can learn is how to proofread their own work. It’s more than just looking over it and seeing if you answered all the questions. It’s a skill that requires us as parents to continually reinforce the...
