by Ari Yares | Aug 27, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Curiosity killed the cat, right? But without allowing our kids to explore the world around them and scratch that curiosity itch, we risk stifling their growth. So, how do we balance our competing needs to keep kids safe and allow them to thrive by putting their...
by Ari Yares | Aug 21, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
One thing is certain in our lives – we will have to make choices between things. The challenge is making healthy, values-based decisions that we will not regret later on. As parents, it is our job to help our children develop their decision-making skills. Watch...
by Ari Yares | Aug 14, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The back to school sales started in July, but for most of the United States, students are heading back to their classroom within the next few weeks. Transitioning from the loose routines of summer to the structure of the school year can be tricky for families. Often,...
by Ari Yares | Aug 13, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Getting kids to talk about their feelings can be tough, particularly when they don’t have the words that they want to use. Instead of letting your child get frustrated with a limited emotional vocabulary, help them out with this strategy. Resources Coaching Your...
by Ari Yares | Aug 7, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
The school year is about to start. How can we as parents help our kids make a successful transition from summer to school? Resources Hacking (and Packing) the School Lunch School Supply Discounts Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook...
by Ari Yares | Jul 30, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Getting a meaningful conversation going at the dinner table can be a struggle. Too often, we ask the generic “How was your day?” and then get an equally generic answer (“Fine”) in return. If we want our dinner tables to be a place where we can...