by Ari Yares | Dec 13, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Getting kids to do chores can be a pain in the neck. It can become a power struggle even when dealing with the most compliant of kids. Sometimes, it becomes so frustrating that we just throw in the towel and take care of whatever the chore was ourselves. Of course,...
by Ari Yares | Dec 11, 2021 | Menu Planning
Feeding a family of six each week can feel a bit intense. The logistics are complicated as we try to balance afterschool activities and seeing patients at night. The last thing that I want to hear when I put food down on the table is yuck. It’s not that I feel...
by Ari Yares | Dec 8, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Oh, robot vacuum! How I love thee! Thine drunken meanderings around my kitchen doth make swoon. As I write this, I’m still a little flabbergasted at the impact that a small, round robot vacuum has on my life. It’s not that our floors weren’t clean...
by Ari Yares | Dec 5, 2021 | Menu Planning
Sometimes you just need to dial back the cooking and make the week as simple as possible. Often, I use menu planning as an excuse to try a new recipe or to push my kids to try out flavors and textures that they are less familiar with. It keeps me engaged with the...