by Ari Yares | Nov 15, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
We all have them, but what do we know about helping our children begin to understand their feelings? Learn how to use a five-step process to help your child develop stronger emotional control. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click...
by Ari Yares | Nov 9, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Kids fall down a lot. They fall down because they trip on something. They fall down because they get distracted. They fall down because, well, they fell down. Falling down means tears when they notice that you are concerned or if you ask them, “Are you ok?” It’s as is...
by Ari Yares | Nov 2, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
My oldest recently discovered the following joke: “Pete and Re-Pete were in a boat. Pete fell in. Who was left in the boat?” The answer, of course, is Re-Pete and she immediately starts the joke all over again. Using the Repeat Back Repetition is an incredibly...
by Ari Yares | Oct 26, 2017 | Executive Functioning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Playing games with your kids is a great way to spend family time and make great memories. But what if family game night could be even more powerful? We’re all familiar with how games can help teach turn taking, but there is more lurking in your game of Sorry...
by Ari Yares | Oct 19, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
One of the toughest aspects of getting back to school is getting a routine in place for homework. No one in the house is ready for this addition to routine, even if your kids were in a formal program during the summer. Many teachers plan a gradual increase in homework...