by Ari Yares | Jan 20, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Most parenting problems don’t start with misbehavior. They start with something quieter: a routine that once held things together no longer does. A school year ends.A new schedule begins.A child enters a new developmental stage.A parent’s availability shifts. Nothing...
by Ari Yares | Jan 13, 2026 | The Innovative Dad Blog
This week, my oldest finishes high school. There will be a ceremony, some pictures, and a quiet sense that something important has shifted. Not all at once, and not always in ways that are obvious—but enough to notice that we’re standing at a threshold. A lot has been...
by Ari Yares | Jun 17, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
At this point, school is out across the United States. After the initial wave of relief of no more remote learning, a sense of dread is building in many parents’ stomachs as they realize that there are more than two months of childcare to fill before a possible...
by Ari Yares | Jun 12, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The phrase, “curiosity killed the cat,” is generally meant to discourage exploration and asking questions. The discouragement is probably meant for those about to wander off into forbidden territory because, otherwise, the statement is quite ridiculous. We want our...
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...
