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...
by Ari Yares | Aug 9, 2016 | 21st Century Learning, The Innovative Dad Blog
I just finished watching Gever Tulley’s Ted Talk, “5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do,” and I’m not sure that I’m done freaking out. I have visions in my head of allowing my 5 year old to use real knife or letting my 8 year...
by Ari Yares | Dec 15, 2016 | Mindfulness, The Innovative Dad Blog
Bedtime rituals are incredibly important. We treasure our memories of reading to our children, getting snuggles and kisses, and carefully tucking them into bed. Yet, in many households, these rituals end up by the wayside in the rush to get the kids asleep so the...
by Ari Yares | Jan 11, 2018 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like you are constantly nagging your children to get something done or to stop bothering his sister? Or maybe you are sitting down with your partner at the end of the day and you can only think of the million and one...
by Ari Yares | Mar 29, 2018 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
Getting our kids to settle down for the night can be a challenge. Often, they just aren’t ready to make the transition from a busy day to the calm required to fall asleep in bed. Here are 4 sick tips to help get your kids more relaxed and ready for sleep....
