by Ari Yares | Nov 13, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
We all want our kids to be resilient and independent, but sometimes that desire runs into our need for our kids to be just a little compliant and obedient. The ensuing power struggles can drive us nuts! Join the Innovative Dad for a conversation on dealing with...
by Ari Yares | Nov 7, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
“You’ve got to accentuate the positive,” according to the famous song, but that can be hard when you are neck deep in dirty diapers, whiney kids, and a work deadline. Innovative parenting pushes is to look for bright spots that can help us work our way through...
by Ari Yares | Nov 5, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, Reading
What does your toolbox for getting your children reading look like? Here are a few more strategies to help encourage reading at home in part two of this three-part series. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens...
by Ari Yares | Oct 30, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
The shift between daylight saving time and standard time may seem silly to us or at least a bit of a nuisance, but it can have a serious impact on our kids. Here a few tips on making “fall back” just a little bit easier. https://youtu.be/-VB21svopO8 Share...
by Ari Yares | Oct 29, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, Reading
Reading is a critical life skill that needs to be encouraged and nurtured in our children. But doing so is easier said than done. Some children become instant avid reader while others who have the skills are still reluctant readers. Join the Innovative Dad for a...
by Ari Yares | Oct 22, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Problem-solving work kids can be difficult when it starts and ends with strong emotions encouraging us to blame others. Help kids take ownership of their feelings while moving away from the blame game with this strategy. Share this: Click to share on Facebook...
by Ari Yares | Oct 16, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Mealtime with kids for many of us is a time of great stress. Everyone is on the verge of being “hangry,” making fuses short. Last minute changes to the menu because of a missing ingredient or a child’s refusal to eat anything orange only makes us more likely to want...
by Ari Yares | Oct 15, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Homework can get us all down – kids and parents both. With a little planning, we can help make homework less of a burden. Resources Building Healthy Homework Routines. Part I Building Healthy Homework Routines. Part II Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: The...
by Ari Yares | Oct 10, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
Have you heard that doctors are prescribing play for their young patients? How do we as parents support that prescription and what should we know about the importance of play. Join the Innovative Dad as we discuss the benefits of play and how to help encourage it....
by Ari Yares | Sep 30, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
With the start of a new school year, homework reappears. How can we help our kids develop the skills to tackle homework without it driving us and them up a wall? Resources Building Healthy Homework Routines. Part I Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: The Homework Box...
