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.
5 Best Grounding Ideas to Reduce Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some children and adolescents, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily lives. If your child or adolescent is struggling with anxiety, there are a number of...
Birthday Meal Bonanza! This Week’s Delicious Celebration!
Hey everyone! Today marks the start of a special week in our household because it's birthday week! We're kicking off our meal plan with a mix of everyday meals and extra-special treats, all while keeping things (mostly) healthy. Let's dive into what's on our plates!...
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Active Learning for Kids
As a psychologist working with families, I often hear parents express frustration about their child's study habits. It's common to see students passively re-reading textbooks or highlighting endless pages, hoping that osmosis will somehow lead to understanding. But...

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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