The Innovative Dad
A psychologist’s blog about raising and educating children through the lens innovation.
Menu Plan – Week of July 10
One lesson I've learned from trying to be an innovative parent is the importance of meal planning. It makes shopping and prepping easier and sometimes cuts down on how many times I'm asked what's for dinner (we post the menu on the fridge and put it in our Google...
Surviving the Winter of COVID-19
It can be difficult in the best of years to weather the winter months and this year with its COVID-19 restrictions is going to be even harder. Join Dr. Ari Yares, psychologist and parent coach, to learn how to work through these challenges and emerge into the spring...
8 Pieces of Advice for the 2020 Holidays
Holidays can be stressful and anxiety-provoking. 2020 will be no exception and with the challenges of COVID-19, probably even more stressful. Watch as Dr. Ari Yares shares ideas on how to create a healthier holiday experience for you and your family with just a little...
Linda’s Blintz Souffle’
This dish is a staple of our friend Linda's table. It combines delicious blintzes with a yummy eggy souffle'. Our go to is to combine cheese blintzes with cherry blintzes but you can put in your own favorites. We tend to use...
8 Ways to Help Kids Develop a Positive Attitude
A positive attitude is most of the hard work behind accomplishing big things. But how do we teach our children how to develop a positive attitude? How do we motivate them to try new things or continue with things with which they are struggling? Here are 8 ways to help your children develop a positive attitude.
Managing Anxiety in Children at This Time of Uncertainty
This presentation was hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington at the start of the stay-at-home order in the DC metropolitan area. You can watch the video on the Federation website.
Are We Post-COVID? Helping Your Family Adjust
With the warmth of the summer building, we’re starting to think about the fun of summer. This summer, though, might be a little different because we might be moving towards post-COVID life.
Many families are apprehensive about returning completely to normal. Yet, we want our kids to have a normal summer. So what do we do?
Hot Chocolate Breathing
It's cold outside and time to start thinking of warm drinks and sitting by the fire. While you are sipping your hot chocolate, take a moment to use it to practice breathing calming and pushing the holiday stress away. Watch this video to learn how you and your kids...
Back to School?: Remote Learning and Special Education
School districts are announcing their plans for the upcoming school year. Unlike the end of the prior school year, we've had time to think about how remote learning will impact kids, particularly those receiving special education services....