by Ari Yares | May 8, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Anxiety is a natural emotion, but too much of it can interfere with our ability to live our lives in a meaningful way. For children, anxiety can manifest as nervousness, fear, or even anger. Helping them manage their anxiety and learn to deal with it is an important...
by Ari Yares | Jan 21, 2019 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Sometimes a simple strategy to can help you be more mindful and reduce your anxiety. Try out this figure 8 breathing technique to help your kids (and you) be more mindful and combat anxiety. More Resources Anxiety: What Is It and How Does It Impact Kids? 5 Steps...
by Ari Yares | Sep 26, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
By now, you’ve probably seen the enchanting video of a pediatrician distracting a baby from his injections by playfully poking and running the syringe (with the cap on!) over the baby’s body. It’s cute, adorable, and clearly effective. The baby is relaxed and the...
by Ari Yares | Aug 14, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The back to school sales started in July, but for most of the United States, students are heading back to their classroom within the next few weeks. Transitioning from the loose routines of summer to the structure of the school year can be tricky for families. Often,...
by Ari Yares | Aug 7, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
The school year is about to start. How can we as parents help our kids make a successful transition from summer to school? Resources Hacking (and Packing) the School Lunch School Supply Discounts Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to...