by Ari Yares | Jan 4, 2022 | The Innovative Dad Blog
This past weekend, we watched the latest release on Disney+, Encanto. It’s a spectacular story of a family’s fight to survive mixed with a sweet coming of age story for an adolescent who just isn’t sure of her place. With music by Lin Manuel Miranda,...
by Ari Yares | Dec 9, 2020 | Mindfulness, Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits
It’s cold outside and time to start thinking of warm drinks and sitting by the fire. While you are sipping your hot chocolate, take a moment to use it to practice breathing calming and pushing the holiday stress away. Watch this video to learn how you and your...
by Ari Yares | Apr 12, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, Mental Health Minute, The Innovative Dad Blog
Being at home can be stressful for parents and kids alike during the COVID-19 stay-at-home. It’s tough being in close quarters all the time and stress levels can get elevated. Calming down isn’t as easy as saying just calm down. Here’s a great way to...
by Ari Yares | Feb 16, 2018 | Video
Are kids today more or less stressed than their parents were growing up? Maybe. A better question might be what do we as parents do about helping our kids manage stress? Watch this episode of the Innovative Dad to learn more about the causes of stress and what we as...
by Ari Yares | Jul 26, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about losing my temper. Maybe it’s because I’ve been feeling that it’s been just a little too close to the surface or maybe I’ve witnessed just a few of them at work recently (from kids, not the staff). A...
