by Ali Yares | Mar 25, 2025 | Anxiety, The Innovative Dad Blog
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some children and adolescents, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily lives. If your child or adolescent is struggling with anxiety, there are a number of...
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...
by Ari Yares | Feb 24, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Practice. Whether it’s piano, soccer, coding, managing anxiety, or improving social skills, it’s the key to getting better at anything. But let’s be honest, sometimes practice can feel like a chore. Dragging your feet, staring at the clock, wishing...
by Ari Yares | Dec 20, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, students often juggle multiple responsibilities, from academics to extracurricular activities. For some, particularly those with executive functioning challenges, keeping track of assignments and deadlines can...
by Ari Yares | Dec 13, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Parenting can be challenging, especially when dealing with a spirited child who struggles with emotional regulation, focus, and physical boundaries. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many parents face similar struggles, and thankfully, there are...
by Ari Yares | Dec 13, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Imagine playing a challenging video game. You encounter a tricky obstacle, maybe a particularly fierce enemy or a complex puzzle. Do you give up? Of course not! You try again, maybe with a different strategy, or perhaps you even consult a walkthrough. In other words,...
