by Ari Yares | Jun 11, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Parenting is definitely a journey filled with twists and turns, and sometimes, for me, it feels like I’m constantly navigating a new maze. Over the years, both personally and in my work with kids in therapy, one of the most effective strategies I’ve found...
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 | Feb 6, 2022 | Executive Functioning
I didn’t think that we were going to be one of those houses that was going to get an Alexa. I was wrong. We now have one in almost every room of the house. The voice-controlled speaker provides more than just a place to stream music or ask ridiculous questions....
by Ari Yares | Oct 3, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Just days into the new year this past January, my wife was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I can remember vividly sitting in the car with her trying to figure out what was happening next in our lives. We were lucky. We had friends who were oncologists who were...
by Ari Yares | Sep 10, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Having your kid talk back to you pushes all of our buttons and we tend not to respond well. Yet, our gut reaction to their behaviors doesn’t help us correct it or prevent it from happening again. Check out these strategies for minimizing back talk and dealing...
