Raising Keiki in COVID-19: A Letter to My Son on His Graduation During a Pandemic
An O‘ahu dad has words of wisdom for his only child who will start college on the Mainland during the coronavirus pandemic.
Author: Dave Choo
Parent to Parent: Off to a Clean Start
Getting our house in order is a family tradition. For Kennedy, however, it’s a new, uh, joy.
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: Step By Step
Remembering a time when every day was a milestone.
Movie Review: The Jungle Book
The animation is gone, but Disney's live-action version of this classic boy-meets-jungle story is a gorgeous makeover. Photo: Walt Disney Studio motion picturesWhen I first saw the dark, action-packed trailer for the new live-action The Jungle Book, my first thought was:…
Movie Review: Disney’s Zootopia
Surprising wit, hilarious side characters and real-life lessons make Disney's latest film fun for parents and kids. But note: some scenes could scare young children. photo: walt disney animation studiosZootopia is a sprawling, highly evolved, multi-ecosystem metropolis where mammals—predators…
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: School Daze
This year I’m adding one thing to Kennedy’s long back-to-school list: more sleep.
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: Lessons in Life
What I learned from one remarkable nun and “Zorba the Greek.”
Honolulu Parent to Parent: The Family that Posts Together …
A parent’s welcome to the world of social media.
Parent to Parent: Lessons in Giving
December isn’t the only month we should be landing a hand.
Parent to Parent: Dealing with a Season of Change
Photo: Karen DB PhotographyZombies, slush floats and other ways we’re marking the end of summer. Summer is over and I feel like a zombie, literally. It was a busy time, for sure, but the reason I'm a bit undead is…
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: Endless Summer
A dad’s eye-opening comparison of his own carefree summers and his son’s busy summers today.
Parent to Parent: Acting Up
Lately, our summers have been filled with drama—literally and figuratively. For the past two years, our son, Kennedy, has attended Ohana Arts (ohanaarts.org), a seven-week musical-theater workshop in which students 8 to 18 receive extensive and intensive training in acting,…
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: The Family Tree
For us, Christmas means family and housework—lots and lots of housework.
Parent to Parent: Our Own Private Today
Applying to kindergarten made us worry about our tomorrows, ruining our todays.
UH Sports 2013: Go Bows!
Inside: Our UH Football Round-up
The Kid Whisperer
I used to be a regular viewer of “The Dog Whisperer”—until I got a dog. Don't get me wrong, I still think the show's star, Cesar Millan, has a near-supernatural ability to communicate with animals. However, no matter what…
Parent to Parent: Embracing Your Inner Geek
Nearly seven years ago, my wife, Cyd, and I went to see U2 in concert at Aloha Stadium. As we found our seats, the warm-up act was finishing its set. Nodding in approval, I turned to Cyd and said, “That…
Finding His Voice: A Honolulu Family’s Journey to a Bright Future
How one family's tough beginning charted a course that inspired passions and aspirations for a bright future. When my son's neurologist extended a hand of congratulations and told us that Kennedy wouldn't need his help anymore, my wife and I—surprised and…
Food, Glorious Food, and Fun in Honolulu!
Photography by Karen DB Photography When was the last time your kids were excited about going grocery shopping? It is not easy picking out fresh fruit while comforting a hungry, fussy toddler. Goldfish or Cheerios might tide them over, but…
Kikaida: Hawaii's Favorite Superhero
After all these years, Hawaii’s favorite superhero is still kicking monster tail and inspiring local fans.
Developing a Healthy Diet in Honolulu
When I realized my my son, Kennedy, was a picky eater, I was a little out of my element. You see, I've always considered myself a “good eater,” which is a polite way of saying I consume just about anything…
