Author: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni

Money Matters: How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay?

Photo: ThinkStock When your child lost his or her first tooth, did you wonder what the Tooth Fairy would pay? Did you Google it or later worry that the fairy had given too much or too little? Our oldest son…

Hawai‘i Kids Who Have Overcome

Photo: Karen DB PhotographyLeft: Jillian Madanay with her mom, Lauri. Right: Daniel Lau with his sister, Clara, and mom, Noelle. As a parent, we know that every child will deal with challenges. We can prepare for academic trouble, friend drama…

We Tried It: Ward Village Ice Rink

A post-skating treat. Photos: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni An outdoor ice rink in 80-degree weather? It sounds unbelievable, but it's back in Kaka‘ako for a second year. With more than 6 miles of pipes to keep it frozen, we wanted to…

Aulani Celebrates Anniversary with Kamaaina Discounts

Five years ago, Disney opened its first property in Hawaii. Since then, Aulani has become the “go-to” place for family staycations and a consistent “Best of HONOLULU Family” winner. This year, the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is celebrating…

The Hyper-Scheduled Ohana

The Kaopuiki-Clark Ohana Photos: Karen DB Photography Who Trini Kaopuiki, co-host of KHON2's Living808 and her husband, Sean Clark, an attorney at Hawaiian Telcom. Children Mālie, 11, and Kalā, 8. ACTIVITIES Parents Sean Clark: surfs, Jiu Jitsu and a father-and-son…

Our Guide: Planet Shark at Bishop Museum

Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni What: Planet Shark: Predator or Prey exhibit. Where: Bishop Museum Who: 2 families with four kids, ages ranging from 3 to 11 years old. When: A Sunday morning, around 10 a.m. My 3-year-old shark aficionado cuddles…

Our Guide: Hello from Japan! Exhibit

What you'll see, study and play with at the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center's new exhibit. bento joy at "Hello from japan!" Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniWhat: “Hello from Japan!” exhibit Where: Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St.  Who: A family of…