by Ari Yares | Dec 20, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, students often juggle multiple responsibilities, from academics to extracurricular activities. For some, particularly those with executive functioning challenges, keeping track of assignments and deadlines can...
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 | 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...
