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 | 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 | Aug 9, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
The first several days after we dropped off our oldest at sleepaway camp for the first time were the hardest and it had absolutely nothing to do with her. In fact, even though it was her first time at the camp for a full session, she transitioned away from me so...
by Ari Yares | Mar 20, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Have you ever thought about how often you praise your child? Do you start their day with a positive comment? What is your first interaction of the morning like? The head of school for my first job as an administrator used to stand outside the building at carpool and...
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...
