by Ari Yares | Dec 9, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
As we explored in my last post, passion rarely appears all at once. More often, it grows through curiosity, experimentation, and a safe, supportive environment. This week, let’s get practical. Here is a hands-on Passion-Exploration Toolkit filled with simple,...
by Ari Yares | Nov 17, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
As a child psychologist and former school principal, I’ve watched so many children wrestle with the big question:“What am I good at?” That question can spark excitement — or anxiety. Many parents want to help their child discover their passion, but aren’t sure where...
by Ari Yares | Nov 10, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The dreaded “I’m bored!” It echoes through households worldwide, a challenge for both parents and kids. In our fast-paced world of instant gratification, keeping kids entertained can feel like a constant battle. But what if boredom isn’t the...
by Ari Yares | May 20, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
That exhilarating swell of music, the powerful vocals, the sheer sense of adventure – if you’ve heard “Get Lost” from the Moana 2 soundtrack, performed by the incredible Awhimai Fraser, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s more...
by Ari Yares | Apr 24, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Imagine you are sitting at a table pushed against the wall. On the table, are a box of thumbtacks, matches, and candle. Your task is to attach the candle to the wall so that the wax won’t drip on the table or the floor. How would you solve this problem?Did you come up...