by Ari Yares | Feb 24, 2022 | Mindfulness
Grounding usually evokes images of kids sent to their rooms having lost a long list of privileges from screens to socializing for some challenging behavior. Generally, it’s something our kids strive to avoid and it’s a punishment that we reserve for...
by Ari Yares | Apr 9, 2019 | Gratitude, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
It’s never too late to help your kids learn to be grateful. Gratitude helps them show appreciation and can help them be mindful of their own actions. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
by Ari Yares | Dec 9, 2020 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It’s cold outside and time to start thinking of warm drinks and sitting by the fire. While you are sipping your hot chocolate, take a moment to use it to practice breathing calming and pushing the holiday stress away. Watch this video to learn how you and your...
by Ari Yares | Feb 1, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
Looking for some practical tips for innovative parents? Here’s a quick parenting tip – try using progressive muscle relaxation with your kids to help them calm down at the end of the day. Check out this short video to learn more about how to use...
by Ari Yares | Nov 20, 2017 | Gratitude, The Innovative Dad Blog
It’s been a little more than 5 years, plus two moves since Sandy entered our lives and created chaos, upheaval, and community. I wrote this post in the weeks following Superstorm Sandy’s devastating path across Long Island. I had heard horror stories from...
