What if better parenting isn't about having all the answers, but asking better questions? Psychologist, parent coach and father of four Dr. Ari Yares shares practical ways to reduce friction at home, stay curious when emotions run high, and create the kind of relationship where kids want to keep talking to you.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why curiosity can be one of a parent's most powerful tools
- How to ask questions without making your child feel interrogated
- Why small changes at home can prevent much bigger conflicts
- How Ari learned to pause and regulate his own emotions before responding
- Why you can't parent a nine-year-old and an eighteen-year-old the same way
- How dinner-table and car conversations can build lasting connection with your kids
Ari’s Breakthrough Moment
When Ari’s daughter struggled with choosing what to wear, they started laying out her clothes for the week. Years later, he realized she was still doing it on her own.
“It stuck!”
A powerful reminder that parenting isn’t always about solving the big things. Sometimes a small change, made with your child instead of for them, can build skills and independence that last.
Featured Guest: Dr. Ari Yares
Dr. Ari Yares is a licensed psychologist, parent coach, educator and father of four who helps families tackle the small challenges before they become big ones. Blending psychology with real-life parenting experience, Ari helps parents reduce friction, ask better questions and create stronger, more connected relationships with their kids.
Follow Dr. Ari Yares:
- Website: AriYares.com
- LinkedIn: Dr. Ari Yares on LinkedIn
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen believes that every meaningful conversation begins with a question. As the creator of Seven Steps Back to You, she helps women uncover the reasons behind their choices, reconnect with what matters most, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.
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