The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is cooking up something special for children age 5 and up who love to cook. Cooking classes have just been added to the Festival’s family focused event, HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen® on…
The day our children are born is an experience unlike any other. As much as we would like things to go smoothly, it just seems like there is one part of motherhood that is unpredictable, and that is breastfeeding. For…
Photo: Pacific Buddhist AcademyPacific Buddhist Academy's new building under construction. The grand opening is set for Sept. 8. Open Now: Pacific Buddhist Academy’s New Building Classrooms with moveable walls. A tea ceremony room. Retractable walls for flexible learning spaces. Filmmaking…
Mid-Pacific Institute is one of 107 Hawai‘i schools licensed by a subsidiary of the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools. Photo: Courtesy of Mid-Pacific Institute Editor’s Note: When it comes to selecting the right private school for your child, there are…
Photo: Thinkstock Calling all keiki artists! We're looking for a few great kid drawings to feature in our holiday issue of HONOLULU Family Magazine. The contest is open to children 1 to 12 years old. It takes just three simple steps. Print…
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Keiki have a new place to play at Ala Moana Center. Tuesday, the center opened its 20-foot-tall climbing structure. The distinctive style is a Luckey Climber, which is a vertical maze made of platforms for little monkeys. Ala Moana Center says…
Photo: David Croxford Best Local Shop for Teachers’ Gifts Editors’ Pick The Paperie The chic sticky notes section alone is enough to earn this 20-plus-year stationery shop the honors. Owner Eldon Ching has a little display in the back just…
Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: The “B” word first crept into Cassera’s vocabulary in the first grade. One day, while I was cooking dinner, she walked up, wearing her serious-frown face and said the two words I wasn’t expecting for a…
Photo: David Croxford Best Store for Locally Made Snacks Readers’ Pick Wholesale Unlimited More than 50 years ago, Betty Nagamoto Honma started selling beef jerky wholesale out of the trunk of her car. Now, her snack shops offer kids more…
LEARN Best Date Night Coding Class Editors’ Pick Computational Thinkers Ask your kids. Coding is cool. At this Kāhala studio, little thinkers as young as 3 can learn not only that, but how to use computers and algorithms to do…
Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: I may have trouble remembering what I ate for lunch (some times), or what floor of the parking garage my car is on (daily). But my recollections of my childhood are crystal clear. That is, I…
Photos: Karen DB Photography Best Party Entertainment Readers’ Pick Dave & Buster’s It’s already a favorite for kids (and parents) of all ages, but one thing we love about Dave & Buster’s is its early-entry option. For an additional fee,…
Photos: Karen DB Photography Best Movie Theater for Families Readers’ Pick Regal Kapolei Commons 12 Regal Theatres’ newest location not only offers recliners that our kid models wanted to stay in all day, but enough leg room so that mid-movie…
Ah, summer. For kids, it's the most anticipated time of the year. For parents? Not so much. If you're looking at your summer with a touch of anxiety—for whatever reason—we're right there with you. There are a lot of hours…
Photo: Assets School Editor’s Note: I’ve been out of school for decades but I can still name every subject that ever made me cry in less than five minutes. Those courses that you found almost impossible to figure out haunt…
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Thinkstock Editor’s Note: When I was little, I wanted to be in advertising when I grew up. Really. I have a 4th grade class report to prove it. That was after I got over my ambitions of being Wonder Woman’s…
HONOLULU Family is planning our first ever fun run and your school could benefit. Sign up now! Fun-Run Lace up your shoes and get ready for the HONOLULU Family Fun Run on August 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This fun…
Say “hello” to the new honolulufamily.com. We’ve launched our new website with even more events, articles and resources to help your family learn, play, cook and make the most of your time together. Now it’s time to celebrate. Join us for…
Click here for the 2018 Summer Programs Guide. Photo: Karen DB Photography The first official day of spring this year is March 20. So, it may feel strange to be talking about the summer before Spring Break. But application forms…
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Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: Do kids today know what dioramas are? When I was in school, I had to make at least two a year, creating little scenes out of cardboard and Play Doh for book reports, history lessons and almost…
Photos: David Croxford Nike-Anne, 2, recommends: Froggy Goes to Grandma's, by Jonathan London 3 to 5 years “This book is about Froggy visiting his grandma and doing lots of fun things together. I liked this book because I like to…
Photo: Thinkstock With the number of real estate websites and apps available, finding appealing houses, condominiums, or townhomes is the easy part. What comes in between finding your home and getting those new keys is a little harder. That's when…
Cafe Kaila Stop by Café Kaila for comfort food made with love! Café Kaila takes pride in serving guests with aloha and offers a family-friendly place where you and your keiki can enjoy delicious home-style brunch. Each dish at Kaila is…
Photo: Thinkstock Editor's Note: When I was in school, learning was largely about the destination. Could I get the correct answer by traveling the correct path? For our kids, the journey has become an essential part of the process. As…
What adding a single letter means for the big education trend, STEM.
Christi Young Third grade math scares me. The phobia began when my niece was in elementary school and my brother-in-law was helping her with her homework. He attempted to move a decimal point. My niece was appalled. She told him…
Best-Of-HF VOTE for your favorites in HONOLULU Family's Annual BEST OF HONOLULU FAMILY reader choice awards! Sorry, voting is now closed for the 2017 Best of HONOLULU Family. Voting for 2018 begins in January next year.
According to the experts, here's what financially literate children should look like: They should be able to evaluate financial information, set financial goals and possess the skills to achieve them, be able to use financial services (like banks and loans)…
Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
Who deserves the title "Best of HONOLULU Family" in 2018? You can help us decide. Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more, validate your vote, and you could win a $200 gift card to Dave and Buster’s. This year, we've separated…
As we get ready for the holidays, we're celebrating with a few gifts for you. Enter to win one of 10 prizes including a DIY Skylander, a tiara set for little princesses, craft kits for the preschool set, a cool…
Your picks will determine the winners in our Best of HONOLULU Family 2019 feature, set for our summer issue. Plus, it’s an opportunity to honor those places that provide great service to O‘ahu families. Please note: ballots must be 66 percent completed in order…
From the best bathroom to a way to avoid long wait at the keiki rides, here are our tips to navigating Honolulu City Lights. Editor's Note: This was first published in 2014 and has been refreshed to update the information…
Cover Kids Winners banner You voted for them! This year, we received a record number of entries. With more than 700 keiki to choose from, selecting just four was a difficult decision. So, instead, HONOLULU Family and voters have chosen…
Santa and reindeer November 26 Camera Christmas Carnival Take a photo with Santa, get a balloon animal, have your face painted and make festive arts and crafts. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and you'll receive a…
Photo: Thinkstock Owning a home in paradise, is there really any better dream? When the time comes to make that dream a reality, some first-time homebuyers make the mistake of diving into their search without partnering with a Realtor® first.…
Hawaii Dental Service PhotoS: Courtesy of Hawaii Dental Service As a parent, ensuring you know all about the basics needed to keep your child healthy can be difficult: good nutrition, rest, exercise and when to visit the doctor for medical…
Hawai‘i's young chefs have a chance to make halloween-themed treats, meet celebrity chefs, and even win a trip to disneyland. Know a talented keiki with the drive to become Hawai‘i's next superstar chef? Now's their chance to show off their…
Find your family's dream home – with the help of a Realtor and hicentral.com.Shopping for your first home is an exciting experience, especially for younger couples and families. Whether your family is looking for the convenience of a downtown condo…
Looking for your child's next school? Plan a campus visit with our roundup of private school Open Houses on Oahu. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Find out more about the unique programs at Hawaii's…
