by Ari Yares | Jul 16, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It can be rough having those difficult conversations with our kids. We often start with the assumption that they will open up right away with us about all they know about complicated topics like sex, divorce, or drugs. But our approach, particularly how we ask the...
by Ari Yares | Jul 9, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad
Choosing books for kids can be difficult, but it’s vitality important to their future reading skills to be exposed to lots of books. Your toddler might not know his letters from his numbers, however, they can still benefit from living in a literature-rich...
by Ari Yares | Jul 3, 2019 | The Innovative Dad
If I had a nickel for every danger, real and imagined, that I’ve had since becoming a parent, I’d be a pretty wealthy person. It’s not that there is anything wrong with the fears that I’ve had. Some of them may even have been useful, like the gallon of sunscreen I all...
by Ari Yares | Jun 25, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad
There is never a bad time during the year to help your children develop their independence and learn some self-management skills. In fact, the summer might be the best time of year because it lacks so much of the structure that the rest of the year provides. And...
by Ari Yares | Jun 19, 2019 | The Innovative Dad
I know that it probably seems weird to be thinking about your school routine right now. Most parents are celebrating the end of the school year and the struggle to get kids to do homework or get them out the door in time. So why should we be thinking about our school...
by Ari Yares | Jun 18, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad
We love the lazy days of summer because of the relaxed atmosphere that they hopefully bring with them. Even from this place of relaxation, there are opportunities for our children to grow and become more independent. Your family’s summer bucket list is a great...
