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,...
by Ari Yares | Nov 12, 2024 | Menu Planning, Recipes, Uncategorized
This has quickly become a staple in our house. It reheats easily and the leftovers can make a great lunch! Ingredients for the Noodles 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or other thin pasta 4 tablespoons oil 6 cloves of garlic, minced or 3 teaspoons of chopped garlic 2...
by Ari Yares | Jun 24, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
In the intricate dance of parenting, one of the subtle yet significant factors is understanding when to offer choices and when to set clear boundaries. Choice and no-choice activities play pivotal roles in shaping a child’s development, fostering independence,...
by Ari Yares | Jun 17, 2024 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
As parents, we often struggle to ensure that our children eat healthily. In today’s fast-paced world, it is common for children to be busy with extracurricular activities or to eat on-the-go. However, research has shown that spending more time at the dinner...
by Ari Yares | May 7, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions in a healthy way. It is an important skill for children to learn, as it can help them to cope with stress, frustration, and anger. There are many different ways to teach children emotional regulation...
by Ari Yares | Apr 17, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
As parents or caregivers, we all want our children to develop strong self-regulation skills that enable them to manage their emotions and behavior effectively. However, some children struggle with self-regulation, and this can lead to challenging behaviors and...
by Ari Yares | Mar 26, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Five years ago, our world tilted on its axis. The word “cancer” entered our vocabulary in a way we never imagined. Fear collided with a fierce need to protect our children, and a crucial question loomed: how do we talk to them about this? Just recently,...
by Ari Yares | Apr 8, 2022 | Recipes
There are a couple variations on this pie. Most call for Cream of Tartar. Ingredients: For crust: 4 egg whites, at room temperature1 cup plus 2 tbsps sugar1 tsp potato starch1 tsp distilled white vinegar3/4 tsp Vanilla extract Filling: 2 ounces unsweetened...
by Ari Yares | Apr 7, 2022 | Meal Planning Ideas, Menu Planning, Recipes
Passover is right around the corner and I’ve been trying to figure out what we’re serving this year. For us, it’s the first time that we’re hosting a seder in a while, something that the pandemic put off. The challenge this year is creating a...
