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.
From Pad Thai to Pie, We’ve Got You Covered!
Hey everyone! Get ready for this week's meal plan! I'm sharing a snapshot of what we'll be cooking as we navigate our busy schedules with delicious and (hopefully!) healthy meals. It's going to be a week of flavorful adventures, from quick weeknight wins to a...
Finding Work-Life Balance: 5 Practical Tips for Busy Lives
Finding work-life balance can feel like chasing a myth. It’s shining somewhere in the distance and, if I just followed the right path, I would arrive there and never have to worry about finding that balance again. The only problem is that, as the Spanish conquistadors...
Jedi Debates & Dinner Plates: My Weekly Meal Plan Returns!
At the risk of getting a little bit too geeky, I recently found myself sucked into an online vortex – a debate about which Jedi was truly returning in "Return of the Jedi." Growing up, like most kids glued to our screens, we all assumed it was about Luke Skywalker...
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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