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.
Navigating Parenting Challenges: My Go-To Plan A/Plan B Strategy
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 for managing...
Cozy Comfort & Mexican Fiesta: This Week’s Meal Plan!
Deliciously mild & easy Classic Turkey Chili recipe. Perfect for families, freezer-friendly, & great for busy weeknights!
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...

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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