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....
by Ari Yares | Dec 11, 2021 | Menu Planning
Feeding a family of six each week can feel a bit intense. The logistics are complicated as we try to balance afterschool activities and seeing patients at night. The last thing that I want to hear when I put food down on the table is yuck. It’s not that I feel...
by Ari Yares | Nov 10, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Nobody enjoys a temper tantrum. Not the kid, not the parent. They often end with everyone feeling more miserable than when they started. And that’s just the best-case scenario. Our kids have meltdowns for three basic reasons. First, they are struggling with...
by Ari Yares | Oct 30, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
The shift between daylight saving time and standard time may seem silly to us or at least a bit of a nuisance, but it can have a serious impact on our kids. Here a few tips on making “fall back” just a little bit easier. Share this:Click to share on...
by Ari Yares | Sep 26, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
By now, you’ve probably seen the enchanting video of a pediatrician distracting a baby from his injections by playfully poking and running the syringe (with the cap on!) over the baby’s body. It’s cute, adorable, and clearly effective. The baby is relaxed and the...