by Ari Yares | Nov 24, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
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...
by Ari Yares | Jul 29, 2020 | Anxiety, Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
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. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share...
by Ari Yares | Jul 24, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
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. Share this:Click to...
by Ari Yares | Jul 22, 2020 | The Innovative Dad Blog
How we see the world, think about our surroundings, or view ourselves can make us interpret and see the world in a certain way. Some of these work really well. Others make us fall into thinking traps that push us towards non-rational thoughts and make us fall into the...
by Ari Yares | Jul 8, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
It’s been exhausting staying at home with our kids. Juggling work, distance learning, and keeping a household together has stressed everyone. How we approach this challenge and how we encourage our children to continue to thrive requires shifting to a growth...
by Ari Yares | Jul 8, 2020 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
Sleep is so important, yet, we often neglect it. As parents, we also frequently set a bad example for sleep habits for our kids, yet we wonder why they have problems sleeping. Here are a few strategies that could improve sleeping for the whole family. More Resources...
by Ari Yares | Jul 8, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
One of the challenges of re-opening is the requirement that face masks be worn in a variety of settings. Sending kids out in masks is going to be more complicated than getting them to put on sunscreen or wear a hat. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...
by Ari Yares | Jul 8, 2020 | Executive Functioning, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
With our kids at home all the time now due to COVID-19, helping them build better executive functioning skills is incredibly important. These skills will help them build more independence and will serve them well at home and at school. Here’s one strategy to...
by Ari Yares | Jun 17, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
At this point, school is out across the United States. After the initial wave of relief of no more remote learning, a sense of dread is building in many parents’ stomachs as they realize that there are more than two months of childcare to fill before a possible...
by Ari Yares | Jun 16, 2020 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
How we talk to our kids can impact how they respond to us. Praise is important, but kids are great at detecting when we aren’t authentic. Here are some ways to up your verbal praise game without being fake. More Resources Do You Praise Your Child as Often as You...
