by Ari Yares | Jun 17, 2020 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
At this point, school is out across the United States. After the initial wave of relief of no more remote learning, a sense of dread is building in many parents’ stomachs as they realize that there are more than two months of childcare to fill before a possible...
by Ari Yares | Jun 25, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
There is never a bad time during the year to help your children develop their independence and learn some self-management skills. In fact, the summer might be the best time of year because it lacks so much of the structure that the rest of the year provides. And...
by Ari Yares | Jun 19, 2019 | The Innovative Dad Blog
I know that it probably seems weird to be thinking about your school routine right now. Most parents are celebrating the end of the school year and the struggle to get kids to do homework or get them out the door in time. So why should we be thinking about our school...
by Ari Yares | Jun 18, 2019 | Parenting Strategies to Kid Habits, The Innovative Dad Blog
We love the lazy days of summer because of the relaxed atmosphere that they hopefully bring with them. Even from this place of relaxation, there are opportunities for our children to grow and become more independent. Your family’s summer bucket list is a great...
by Ari Yares | Aug 2, 2017 | The Innovative Dad Blog
Recently, my oldest daughter and I turned her four and a half hour drive to drop her off at camp into a bit of a road trip. We listened to podcasts together in the car, pointed at things out the window, and talked about where we might head on our next stop or what we...
