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...
by Ari Yares | Apr 7, 2022 | Recipes
Sometimes the simple meals are the ones that everyone eats. Meatballs are pretty much a hit in our family all year long and this recipe can be used for Passover too! Ingredients 2 pounds of ground turkey, chicken, or beef (can be mixed together) 12 ounces of mushrooms...
by Ari Yares | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s not Passover in our house unless there is sorbet. This simple, yet elegant dessert cleanses the pallet and serves as a delightful lingering taste before the Afikomen is discovered. It works well with any fruit juice, but our favorite is mango. If you...
