by Ari Yares | Jul 18, 2016 | 21st Century Learning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Like most people, I haven’t really ever thought of myself as a maker. I’ve been watching as schools and libraries have introduced makerspaces and I’ve encouraged the creation of them and students to get involved in them. But, I never really thought...
by Ari Yares | Jun 15, 2016 | The Innovative Dad Blog
So the other night, I accidentally left my cell phone in my toddler’s room and he found it. When I retraced my steps to find the phone, he was lying on the floor trying to swipe away on it, just like mommy and daddy. No, he didn’t figure out how to unlock...
by Ari Yares | Apr 4, 2016 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Ever wondered what would happen if you attached a Fitbit to your toddler or infant? Or thought about how useful it would be for a sensor to live in your baby’s bottom that notified you when you needed to change the diaper? These dreams aren’t for the...
by Ari Yares | Mar 8, 2016 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Unlike my childhood home, my house is covered in bits and pieces of Barbie and other doll accessories. As the oldest of four boys, I’m still getting used to the infusion of dolls and other traditional girl toys. I’m frequently amazed at the way my children...
by Ari Yares | Jan 23, 2013 | The Innovative Dad Blog
I had an interesting internal debate in my head the other day.My wife and I have been very careful with how much “screen” time that we give our girls (ages 2 and 4 1/2) as we don’t want it to become an electronic babysitter for us. Television viewing...