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The Innovative Dad

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Thinking about #parenting and being a #dad through an #innovation lens. Trained in #schoolpsychology & #edleadership. Blogging at https://teapawt.org/t.co/IUOGxLOr2v.

 Washington, DC
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Menus for Passover ariyares.com/2022/04/07/pass…
Menus for Passover - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Menus for Passover - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Cooking for Passover can be stressful. Check out our menus and shopping list to see if you can make the holiday a little easier.

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Grounding: It’s Not What You Think ariyares.com/2022/02/24/grou…

Grounding: It's Not What You Think - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Grounding isn't just a punishment. It's a mindfulness technique that can help you address anxiety and allow problem-solving to kick in.

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No Time to Cook: Quick and Easy Dinners ariyares.com/2022/02/19/no-t…
No Time to Cook: Quick and Easy Dinners

No Time to Cook: Quick and Easy Dinners

Weeknight cooking is about quick and easy dinners. There just isn't time for lots of prep when time is short and the family is hungry.

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More than Taco Tuesday: Mexican Meal Ideas ariyares.com/2022/02/12/more…
Alexa, Help Me with My Executive Functioning ariyares.com/2022/02/06/alex…
Alexa, Help Me with My Executive Functioning - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Alexa, Help Me with My Executive Functioning - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Did you know that you can use a smart speaker to help with your executive functioning at home? See how Alexa helps our family.

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Eating in Reverse: Let’s Have Breakfast for Dinner ariyares.com/2022/02/06/eati…
Book Review: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do ariyares.com/2022/01/27/book…
Book Review: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Book Review: 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Amy Morin suggests 13 things for parents not to do providing a unique spin on parenting advice that pushes getting rid of bad habits.

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Comfort Foods You Can Make: Diner Food Edition ariyares.com/2022/01/22/comf…
Comfort Foods You Can Make: Diner Food Edition - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Comfort Foods You Can Make: Diner Food Edition - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Diner food evokes images of get whatever you want to eat at whatever time of day - breakfast, grilled foods, plus yummy milkshakes.

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Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Main Dishes ariyares.com/2022/01/15/meat…
Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Main Dishes - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Main Dishes - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Having a vegetarian main dish doesn't mean bland veggie burgers anymore. Check out our list of yummy dishes for meatless Monday.

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Redefining Socialization and Friendship for Kids in the Age of COVID ariyares.com/2022/01/12/rede…

Redefining Socialization and Friendship for Kids in the Age of COVID - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed...

Helping our kids with socialization is tough normally. It's even harder in the age of COVID as we grapple with what's safe and what's not.

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Yes, Soup for You! ariyares.com/2022/01/08/yes-…
Yes, Soup for You! - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Yes, Soup for You! - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

With cold weather, soup is the perfect addition to your table. With so many different kinds, there are lots of options to try with kids!

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More Than Just Lettuce: 10 Salads You Will Want to Eat ariyares.com/2022/01/01/sala…
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Parenting Help for 2021: Our Top 10 Posts ariyares.com/2021/12/30/pare…
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End of Year Round-up: Top 10 Recipes for 2021 ariyares.com/2021/12/25/end-…

End of Year Round-up: Top 10 Recipes for 2021 - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

After six months of meal planning, we share the most popular recipes from the blog according to our readers.

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Oh Omicron: 25 Stay at Home Activities for Winter Break during a COVID Surge ariyares.com/2021/12/21/oh-o…
Oh Omicron: 25 Stay at Home Activities for Winter Break during a COVID Surge - Dr. Ari Yares -...

Oh Omicron: 25 Stay at Home Activities for Winter Break during a COVID Surge - Dr. Ari Yares -...

It's turning into another winter break with a COVID-19 surge. Here's a starting point to help you keep your kids entertained and safe.

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7 Strategies for Your Picky Eater: Menu Plan – Week of 12/19 ariyares.com/2021/12/19/7-st…
Shiri’s Sushi Pie ariyares.com/2021/12/19/shir…
Shiri's Sushi Pie - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Shiri's Sushi Pie - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

This is a delicious variation on a sushi salad. Instead of haphazardly piling the ingredients on top of one another in a bowl, they are layered in a pie tin or 8×8 baking pan. This recipe requires...

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Resources on Children and Chores ariyares.com/2021/12/13/reso…
Don’t Yuck My Yum: Meal Plan – Week of 12/12 ariyares.com/2021/12/11/dont…
Don't Yuck My Yum: Meal Plan - Week of 12/12 - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Don't Yuck My Yum: Meal Plan - Week of 12/12 - Dr. Ari Yares - Licensed Psychologist

Don't yuck someone else's yum is one of those parenting phrases that we turn to on a regular basis. It also guides our meal planning.

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