Hi! I’m Dr. Ari Yares, The Innovative Dad.
ONLINE COURSE: Dealing with Temper Tantrums and Other Behavioral Challenges
Temper tantrums can be hard to deal with. They stress us out and we get embarrassed when others see us and our child at our worst. Learn concrete strategies to help manage your child’s behavior when it goes off the rails.

The Innovative Dad
A psychologist’s blog about raising and educating children through the lens innovation.
Eating in Reverse: Let’s Have Breakfast for Dinner
Breakfast for dinner?! Can you really do that? The answer to that is a resounding yes! Maybe it's my Jersey upbringing and my fascination with diners where you can get breakfast food at any time of day. Or maybe it's just that it's a meal that I can guarantee that my...
Skip the Takeout: Chinese-Themed Entrees and Side Dishes
Chinese New Year is right around the corner, so what better time to share some yummy Asian-themed foods? Personally, I love Chinese food and simply cannot get enough Chinese takeout. The mix of delicious sauces, vegetables, and proteins delights my taste buds. While...
Book Review: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do
Amy Morin likes to count to thirteen. I'm not sure why, but she's now counted to thirteen four times, once for each of her popular books. Morin's books are based upon her experience as a psychotherapist and as a foster parent. Her parenting advice is gathered in 13...

Hello! I’m Dr. Ari Yares
Licensed Psychologist
I am a licensed psychologist based in Maryland with offices in North Bethesda and Germantown. I trained as a school psychologist at Temple University and formerly supervised special education evaluations for preschool age children in the District of Columbia.
I have previously worked as the Head of School at Gross Schechter Day School, Upper School Principal of the Schechter School of Long Island, Head of Middle School at Krieger Schechter Day School, and a school psychologist for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
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