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 | 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...
by Ari Yares | Jan 10, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
Children, like adults, are faced with making decisions throughout the day. But, do we ever take the time to think about how we are asking them to make choices? Join the Innovative Dad for a conversation about how to structure choice making for children and how to help...
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...
