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.
Breaking the Habit: Effective Interventions and Treatment Recommendations for Thumb Sucking
Thumb and finger sucking is a common habit among infants and toddlers, with estimates suggesting that up to 90% of children engage in it at some point. While most children naturally outgrow this habit by the age of five, some continue it into school age or even...
Freezer Dive & Feast Prep: This Week’s Diverse Dinner Plan!
Hello everyone! This week, we're navigating a mix of freezer cleanouts, pre-Passover prep, and welcoming company for Shabbat. It's a pretty diverse dinner plan. Let's see what's on the menu! Sunday: Pizza Night Details: A relaxed Sunday calls for pizza! It's a casual...
5 Best Grounding Ideas to Reduce Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some children and adolescents, anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with their daily lives. If your child or adolescent is struggling with anxiety, there are a number of...
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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