by Ari Yares | Nov 30, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
There is a lot out there about coaching our children through their emotions, but what about dealing with our own? Someone once commented to me that the toughest part of being a parent is that it doesn’t come with a day off. Even when your kids are off at camp or...
by Ari Yares | Nov 29, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
Curious about how anxiety impacts kids? Watch as I discuss the causes and types of anxiety as well as strategies that parents can use at home to help kids deal with anxiety. Resources Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Square Breathing Helping Children Cope with...
by Ari Yares | Nov 20, 2017 | Gratitude, The Innovative Dad Blog
It’s been a little more than 5 years, plus two moves since Sandy entered our lives and created chaos, upheaval, and community. I wrote this post in the weeks following Superstorm Sandy’s devastating path across Long Island. I had heard horror stories from...
by Ari Yares | Nov 16, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
There had been something magical about watching my older children fall in love with the world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Over the last few years, we have been listening to Jim Dale’s delightful reading of each book, followed by viewings of each movie. Now, we have...
by Ari Yares | Nov 15, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
We all have them, but what do we know about helping our children begin to understand their feelings? Learn how to use a five-step process to help your child develop stronger emotional control. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click...
