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By TIME Home Entertainment Inc. and TIME for KidsReviewed by Helen McNeil TIME for Kids Big Book of What? is a hard book to put down. Just ask my 9-year-old twin daughters, who held this book hostage for weeks. It…
Dave & Buster's just rolled out some new games for the summer, and getting my 12-year-old niece and 6-year-old son to check them out with me couldn't have been easier. While Dave & Buster's markets to adults, kids and teens…
Everybody loves a good party or luau. Whether you're celebrating your child's first birthday or planning a Sweet 16 celebration, fun for the boy or girl of the hour is the goal.Here are tips and ideas to make your next…
By Ashley de Coligny Hi. My name's Ashley, and I'm a mom in Honolulu. I have a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old. A boy and a girl, so I'm done. Pau already. Closing up shop. Kidding aside, my kids rock my…
Brighter days are ahead for kids' summer fashions. Poppin' primaries and pastels in playful prints are making a color splash on and off shore.
All too often, kamaaina families get so caught up in the daily grind of school, work, homework, chores and sports that months go by without a moment to remind ourselves why we're so “lucky we live Hawaii.” It is our…
We live in Honolulu: the happiest city, the city with the third-lowest crime rate and cleanest air in America. Mix in blue skies, balmy air, trade winds and some of the world's best beaches and you have a recipe for…
Home-cooked meals are optimal, but sometimes a busy parent needs options, like healthy take out. It's easy to resort to familiar haunts that don't typically offer much in the way of variety and good nutrition. With a little research and…
Fresh air, exercise and family time are combined into one for the family that bikes together. A bike ride on a sunny day entices kids and adults alike, providing a healthy way for parents to unwind on a Saturday afternoon…
The Nakamoto family is no stranger to the Spelling Bee. This year, Taggart, a sixth-grader from Konawaena Middle School on the Big Island, won the 2012 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee on March 24. But he's just the latest Nakamoto…
Nothing is better than snuggling with my daughters and a good book (post baths) prior to bedtime. Our weekly pilgrimage to the neighborhood libraries provides great options for them to read on their own and for us to read fun…
The summer programs at La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls offers an exciting mix of courses for girls entering grade 5 to 8 that will challenge and inspire the young ladies in your life. Leadership I and IIThese courses are…
Web Exclusive Mothers often put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. Why not treat your mom to a glamorous session with Mapuana Reed Photography? It's the perfect time to capture that mother-daughter moment on film, or bring in your…
11th Annual Jamba Juice Keiki Fun Run May 5, 7 a.m.Ages 3 to 13 Children 3 to 13 years old race 500 meters and receive a T-shirt, a medal and participation in a fun, healthy activity. Enjoy balloon animals, bounce-house…
Ages 6 to 11 Bugs by Belinda Gallagher Reviewed by HONOLULU Family reader Christine H. and her son, Logan.Read Bugs and you will uncover the truth about ingenious insects through fun facts and hysterically funny cartoons. I watched my 6-year-old…
I must have been a party planner in a past life. The thought of pulling together the ultimate party guide for this issue seemed daunting at first, but I quickly found my groove and the inspirational ideas (more than we…
SPONSORED We use our eyes every day, in almost every daily activity, so we have problems with our eyes, it can make daily activities more challenging. It is important to understand your eyes, their function and potential problems that can…
Our friends at Sea Life Park Hawai‘i have an enticing Spring Break offer. Now through April 1, general admission is $10, that's a 50 percent discount. Take in a dolphin or sea lion show. Let keiki feed sea turtles and…
If you've ever watched your kids fingerpaint with abandon, you know how much art can inspire them. The downtown art scene in Honolulu provides the perfect venue for children to experience local art and artists up close and personal through…
Gardening with your children is a great outdoor activity that offers many lifelong rewards. The benefits include environmental awareness, a love of learning, good health and eating habits, and other skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving, that will last a…
GIRLS Isabella 70 Sophia 59 Chloe 58 Ava 45 Emma 43 Olivia 41 Mia 40 Hailey/Madison 39 Lily 38 BOYS Noah 88 Jacob 73 Elijah 63 Joshua 57 Ethan 56 Aiden 53 Logan 52 Caleb/Dylan 51 Gabriel 50
Llama Llama Holiday Drama, by Anna DewdneyHorrible Harry and the Holidaze, by Suzy KlineEarth-friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Every Day, by Kathy RossBoredom Blasters: Brain Bogglers, Awesome Activities, Cool Comics, Tasty Treats and More, by Helaine BeckerJoy to the…
by Dr. Dennis Garlick Albert Einstein, Mozart, Frank Lloyd Wright, Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates. You don't have to be a genius to know what these famous names have in common.Many parents want their children to be geniuses, but what determines…
By Asad Ghiasuddin, M.D., Kapiolani Child Psychiatrist Three Steps to Discipline with Love For many of us, the word “discipline” brings to mind punishment and tears. But discipline is really about teaching your child right and wrong, experts say. If…
Many parents dream of putting away something for their kids' college years and their own retirement, but, in these uncertain economic times, what constitutes a reliable investment? Where should the family build its nest egg?Kathleen Boucher, independent business owner of…
Sacred Hearts Academy Focuses on Digital Engineering RoboticsFIRST, which stands for, “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is the “varsity sport for the mind.” Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer Robotics, established in 2007, expands upon the school's mission of…
It can be difficult to help kids cope with the loss of a loved one, particularly as you work through your own grief. A child's understanding of death depends largely on his or her age, life experiences and personality. Explaining…
Betty White Raising financially fit children requires parental involvement. Encourage girls and boys to learn math skills and prepare for life by teaching money management, beginning as early as preschool. Make math a part of daily life. Use counting, graphing…
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Spicy Furikake Ahi Hand Roll Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice Full sheets of nori 1 avocado Cucumber, seeded and sliced thin in four-inch strips 1 pound fresh ahi, diced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sesame oil Sriracha sauce, to taste 1 tablespoon furikake 1 pinch salt…
Dynamite Scallop Hand Roll Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice Nori sheets 1 avocado Cucumber, seeded and sliced thin in four-inch strips Sushi vinegar, to taste 1 pound raw bay scallops 3 cups raw spinach 10 pieces shiitake mushroom, sliced thin 3 tablespoons…
The holiday season is in full swing! Need more Christmas cheer? Look no further than your computer. Kids have never been savvier when it comes to technology. With so many fun and interactive sites, kids from one to ninety-two can…
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Wendy Calio What do a hit Disney show, French inspiration, a popular performing arts school in Waipahu and hundreds of young aspiring stars from Oahu have in common? Two words, Wendy Calio. Calio is internationally recognized as the spunky Nina…
A mere 7.3 percent of the state's public kindergarten classrooms had a majority of their students fully engaged and ready to learn on the first day of school, according to the 2010-2011 Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment. “Before age…
by Anne Kolker, M.S. Registered Dietitian A Guide to Setting Healthy Family Goals Setting family goals means helping your child set healthy goals, too. This is a great opportunity to help kids learn the importance of healthier food choices and…
A Hawaii Christmas Tail, by Riki Inzano Yes, Virginia: There is a Santa Claus, by Chris PlehalDewey’s Christmas at the Library, by Myron, Vicky and Bret Witter Jeannette Claus Saves Christmas, by Douglas ReesJoy to the World: Christmas Stories and…
Are your children thoughtful? Do they pick up after themselves? Are they helpful with house and yard work? If not, consider this: Children who are taught responsibility are less self-centered and more mature for their ages.When should responsibility training begin?…
by Carol Gioia Customs and traditions give special meaning to the holidays. Events that family members can look forward to year after year add a deeper dimension to the holidays, strengthen the family bond and create lasting memories.Some traditions are…
photography by Karen DB Photography John Henshaw of the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii and Mike Wilson of Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods check on the young koa trees in Maunawili Valley. Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods has given new meaning to the term, “family…
Happy Family APP If you have ever wanted to pull your hair out when disciplining your child or trying to get them to do something, you are not alone. Most Hawaii households are busy with dual working parents and…
Sea-salted smoky almond chocolate bark. Ingredients 8-ounce Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate Baking Bar, broken into small pieces Smoke-flavored almonds, coarsely chopped Sea salt, preferably large crystals Instructions Line 8-inch baking pan with wax paper. Microwave small chocolate pieces in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl…
Chocolate Tres Leches CakeThis chocolate tres leches cake is rich enough to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth.Ingredients:1 (Unit) package Pillsbury Devil's Food Cake Mix 0 c (Cup) Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil 1 c (Cup) water 3 (Unit) large eggs…
Delightfully decadent chocolate ideas for indulging everyone’s sweet tooth.Ingredients:12 (Unit) pieces Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough 2 c (Cup) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels (divided) 0 c (Cup) milk 1 (Unit) container nondairy whipped topping…
Rainy days provide a great excuse to go to the movies. With so many fantastic family-friendly movies out, your children will jump at the chance to head to the theatres. The movies also deliver a nice retreat from those hot,…
