by Ari Yares | Jun 28, 2017 | Emotions without Chaos, Preventive Parenting, The Innovative Dad Blog
A parent described a moment many families will recognize. Her daughter came home upset about something that happened at school. Before the daughter had finished the first sentence, the parent had already said, “It’s not a big deal. She probably...
by Ari Yares | Oct 24, 2012 | Preventive Parenting, The Innovative Dad Blog, Wicked Parenting Problems
A parent mentioned something in a session recently that I hear often. Every afternoon, the routine is the same. The kid gets in the car. Parent asks how the day was. Kid says, “Good.” Parent asks what happened. Kid says “nothing.” Conversation...
by Ari Yares | Dec 23, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Throughout this series, we’ve explored how children discover interests, experiment with passions, and navigate the ups and downs that come with learning something new. One theme runs through all of it: Children thrive when they believe they have the potential to grow....
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 | Mar 4, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Finding work-life balance can feel like chasing a myth. It’s shining somewhere in the distance and, if I just followed the right path, I would arrive there and never have to worry about finding that balance again. The only problem is that, as the Spanish conquistadors...
