by Ari Yares | Mar 18, 2025 | Executive Functioning, The Innovative Dad Blog
As a psychologist working with families, I often hear parents express frustration about their child’s study habits. It’s common to see students passively re-reading textbooks or highlighting endless pages, hoping that osmosis will somehow lead to...
by Ari Yares | Dec 20, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, students often juggle multiple responsibilities, from academics to extracurricular activities. For some, particularly those with executive functioning challenges, keeping track of assignments and deadlines can...
by Ari Yares | Feb 18, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It can be hard to accept the mistakes that our children make. But in accepting mistakes, we can teach our kids how to use failure to thrive and develop perseverance. More Parenting Strategies Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: Promoting Growth Mindset by Accepting...
by Ari Yares | Aug 14, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The back to school sales started in July, but for most of the United States, students are heading back to their classroom within the next few weeks. Transitioning from the loose routines of summer to the structure of the school year can be tricky for families. Often,...
by Ari Yares | Sep 30, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
With the start of a new school year, homework reappears. How can we help our kids develop the skills to tackle homework without it driving us and them up a wall? Resources Building Healthy Homework Routines. Part I Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits: The Homework Box...