by Ari Yares | Mar 23, 2025 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Hey everyone! Today marks the start of a special week in our household because it’s birthday week! We’re kicking off our meal plan with a mix of everyday meals and extra-special treats, all while keeping things (mostly) healthy. Let’s dive into...
by Ari Yares | Mar 18, 2025 | Executive Functioning, The Innovative Dad Blog
As a psychologist working with families, I often hear parents express frustration about their child’s study habits. It’s common to see students passively re-reading textbooks or highlighting endless pages, hoping that osmosis will somehow lead to...
by Ari Yares | Mar 16, 2025 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Hey everyone! Get ready for this week’s meal plan! I’m sharing a snapshot of what we’ll be cooking as we navigate our busy schedules with delicious and (hopefully!) healthy meals. It’s going to be a week of flavorful adventures, from quick...
by Ari Yares | Mar 4, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Finding work-life balance can feel like chasing a myth. It’s shining somewhere in the distance and, if I just followed the right path, I would arrive there and never have to worry about finding that balance again. The only problem is that, as the Spanish conquistadors...
by Ari Yares | Mar 2, 2025 | Menu Planning
At the risk of getting a little bit too geeky, I recently found myself sucked into an online vortex – a debate about which Jedi was truly returning in “Return of the Jedi.” Growing up, like most kids glued to our screens, we all assumed it was about Luke...
