Hi! I’m Dr. Ari Yares, The Innovative Dad.
Parent Coaching
Raising children can be challenging and sometimes feels isolating. We’re often overwhelmed and unsure of where to look for support. If you are looking to feel more confident in parenting skills, then parent coaching may be for you.
Parent coaching can provide you with on-going or short-term support to help you raise your kids and navigate through parenting challenges. It is solution-oriented and designed to help you develop effective strategies.
As a licensed psychologist (MD) and former principal, I offer local (DC metro area) and virtual parent coaching to help you build your parenting skills and become a more innovative, effective parent.
Parent Organization
Sibling Rivalry
Parenting Goals
Early Childhood
Education Planning
Behavior Strategies
Digital Responsibility
Difficult Conversations
Stress Management
Teenage Years
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.
Some Global Flavor and Quick Bites: Our Week’s Menu!
Hello everyone! This week, our meal plan is taking us on a bit of a culinary journey, blending global flavor with some super speedy meals for busy evenings. From the Middle East to Thailand, and back home for pizza bagels, here’s what we’re eating! Sunday: Everything...
Mother’s Day Munchies & Easy Weeknight Dinners: Our Menu This Week!
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! We're kicking off the week with a celebratory barbecue and transitioning into some easy weeknight dinners. Take a peek at what's cooking in our kitchen! Sunday: Mother's Day Barbecue! Today, we're celebrating...
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Talking to Elementary-Aged Children About Death and Grief
As both a psychologist and a parent, I've learned that one of the most challenging conversations we face is talking to our children about death. While we might want to shield them from this difficult reality, children are often more aware and curious than we realize....
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.
Contact Me
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