by Ari Yares | Jul 3, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
If I had a nickel for every danger, real and imagined, that I’ve had since becoming a parent, I’d be a pretty wealthy person. It’s not that there is anything wrong with the fears that I’ve had. Some of them may even have been useful, like the gallon of sunscreen I all...
by Ari Yares | Jan 23, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Most of us at one time or another have announced to a group that we’re just playing the devil’s advocate. What we mean, of course, is that we are taking on a line of negative questioning designed to help test the strength of an idea. The origin of the devil’s advocate...
by Ari Yares | Dec 19, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Nobel prize-winning economist Richard Thaler has described an interesting event early in his career revolving around a bowl of cashews and the insight that it provided. At a dinner party one evening in his home, Thaler had placed a bowl of cashews on the table while...
by Ari Yares | Nov 13, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
We all want our kids to be resilient and independent, but sometimes that desire runs into our need for our kids to be just a little compliant and obedient. The ensuing power struggles can drive us nuts! Join the Innovative Dad for a conversation on dealing with...
by Ari Yares | Aug 21, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
One thing is certain in our lives – we will have to make choices between things. The challenge is making healthy, values-based decisions that we will not regret later on. As parents, it is our job to help our children develop their decision-making skills. Watch...
