Hi! I’m Dr. Ari Yares, The Innovative Dad.
ONLINE COURSE: Dealing with Temper Tantrums and Other Behavioral Challenges
Temper tantrums can be hard to deal with. They stress us out and we get embarrassed when others see us and our child at our worst. Learn concrete strategies to help manage your child’s behavior when it goes off the rails.
The Innovative Dad
A psychologist’s blog about raising and educating children through the lens innovation.
Moana 2: “Get Lost” & Flexible Thinking
That exhilarating swell of music, the powerful vocals, the sheer sense of adventure – if you've heard "Get Lost" from the Moana 2 soundtrack, performed by the incredible Awhimai Fraser, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It's more than just a catchy tune; it's...
Some Global Flavor and Quick Bites: Our Week’s Menu!
Hello everyone! This week, our meal plan is taking us on a bit of a culinary journey, blending global flavor with some super speedy meals for busy evenings. From the Middle East to Thailand, and back home for pizza bagels, here’s what we’re eating! Sunday: Everything...
Mother’s Day Munchies & Easy Weeknight Dinners: Our Menu This Week!
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! We're kicking off the week with a celebratory barbecue and transitioning into some easy weeknight dinners. Take a peek at what's cooking in our kitchen! Sunday: Mother's Day Barbecue! Today, we're celebrating...
Hello! I’m Dr. Ari Yares
Licensed Psychologist
I am a licensed psychologist based in Maryland with offices in North Bethesda and Germantown. I trained as a school psychologist at Temple University and formerly supervised special education evaluations for preschool age children in the District of Columbia.
I have previously worked as the Head of School at Gross Schechter Day School, Upper School Principal of the Schechter School of Long Island, Head of Middle School at Krieger Schechter Day School, and a school psychologist for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
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