by Ari Yares | May 5, 2025 | The Innovative Dad Blog
When it comes to parenting in the 21st century, schools, teachers, and even other parents often default to thinking one person—and let’s be honest, it’s often the mom—is the point person for all communication and coordination. But honestly, that’s...
by Ari Yares | Dec 13, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Imagine playing a challenging video game. You encounter a tricky obstacle, maybe a particularly fierce enemy or a complex puzzle. Do you give up? Of course not! You try again, maybe with a different strategy, or perhaps you even consult a walkthrough. In other words,...
by Ari Yares | Jun 24, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
In the intricate dance of parenting, one of the subtle yet significant factors is understanding when to offer choices and when to set clear boundaries. Choice and no-choice activities play pivotal roles in shaping a child’s development, fostering independence,...
by Ari Yares | May 7, 2024 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions in a healthy way. It is an important skill for children to learn, as it can help them to cope with stress, frustration, and anger. There are many different ways to teach children emotional regulation...
by Ari Yares | Feb 6, 2022 | Executive Functioning
I didn’t think that we were going to be one of those houses that was going to get an Alexa. I was wrong. We now have one in almost every room of the house. The voice-controlled speaker provides more than just a place to stream music or ask ridiculous questions....
