by Ari Yares | Jul 23, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It can be frustrating when your child has a fear of something that just doesn’t make sense to you. Yet, we need to realize that, for our kids, the world can be a big and scary place. Fears can develop in places where we wouldn’t expect them and making them...
by Ari Yares | May 8, 2019 | The Innovative Dad
Anxiety is a natural emotion, but too much of it can interfere with our ability to live our lives in a meaningful way. For children, anxiety can manifest as nervousness, fear, or even anger. Helping them manage their anxiety and learn to deal with it is an important...
by Ari Yares | Jan 21, 2019 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Sometimes a simple strategy to can help you be more mindful and reduce your anxiety. Try out this figure 8 breathing technique to help your kids (and you) be more mindful and combat anxiety. More Resources Anxiety: What Is It and How Does It Impact Kids? 5 Steps...
by Ari Yares | Sep 26, 2018 | The Innovative Dad
By now, you’ve probably seen the enchanting video of a pediatrician distracting a baby from his injections by playfully poking and running the syringe (with the cap on!) over the baby’s body. It’s cute, adorable, and clearly effective. The baby is relaxed and the...
by Ari Yares | Aug 14, 2018 | The Innovative Dad
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,...
