by Ari Yares | Jan 27, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
When parents describe blowups at home, they often say the same thing:“It came out of nowhere.” A child melts down over something small.A teen explodes after seeming fine all day.A routine moment suddenly turns intense, fast. The usual conclusion is that the emotion is...
by Ari Yares | Jan 20, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Most parenting problems don’t start with misbehavior. They start with something quieter: a routine that once held things together no longer does. A school year ends.A new schedule begins.A child enters a new developmental stage.A parent’s availability shifts. Nothing...
by Ari Yares | Jan 13, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
This week, my oldest finishes high school. There will be a ceremony, some pictures, and a quiet sense that something important has shifted. Not all at once, and not always in ways that are obvious—but enough to notice that we’re standing at a threshold. A lot has been...
by Ari Yares | Jan 12, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Talking with teens can feel surprisingly hard. Parents often describe trying to connect only to be met with silence, sarcasm, or one-word answers. Questions like “How was your day?” or “What’s going on?” are technically answered — but emotionally empty. If this sounds...
