Photo: Karen DB Photography MATERIALS Flowers: Strawberries, yellow bell pepper slices, cherry tomato and kamaboko fishcake. Stems: Celery, cucumber and nori. Soak celery and cucumber sticks in cool water overnight to make them curl. Butterflies: Use a flower cookie cutter,…
Moms are about to take over Kakaako. The second Mom Made Market event in Hawaii brings together more than 50 local designers, jewelry makers and other small businesses largely run by local mothers for a weekend of shopping, networking and…
Discover hidden trails, tucked-away huts and thousands of plants at this Mānoa oasis.
Photo: Hawaii Kai Boat Club Some Hawai‘i teenagers are kicking off their spring break with a national sailing competition. The O'pen BIC North American Un-Regatta runs from March 17 through March 19. Ten kids from the Hawai‘i Kai Boat Club…
Theodore Geisel, the man we all know as Dr. Seuss, would have turned 113 on March 2, 2017. The birthday of one of the most beloved and prolific children's authors (45 children's titles and counting, see below) has become a…
This weekend the Cowboys are coming to Hawaii. So are the Raiders, Seahawks, the Patriots and other NFL teams. All will be represented by fans on the field at Aloha Stadium for the third Jersey Fun Run. This family-friendly event,…
Photos: David CroxfordThis isn’t run-of-the-mill kids fare; everything is fresh and so tasty the adults at our photo shoot were scooping up the leftovers the kids left behind. 2019 Editor's Note: Eating House 1849 in Kapolei has closed. My first…
Getting my daughter to put away her art supplies is a daily struggle. So if you told me that I would find more than 30 kids eagerly dusting,…
Aulii Cravalho, a beautifully animated ocean and a simple chicken steal the show in Disney's Polynesian-inspired family film. Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesJust moments after meeting Maui, Moana tells him, “I am not a princess.” He quips, “If you're…
Photo: Courtesy Children & Youth DayChildren and Youth Day is just days away. Hundreds of groups will create free fun and entertainment for keiki and parents. Did we mention free? We've gotten a look at the list of interactive activities…
NEW LOOK Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Education Fair HAIS's Admissions Fairs have been a great resource for parents looking into independent education for years. In 2016, the event is receiving a 21st-century-education makeover. What does that mean for parents?…
Cassera Christi Young This year, Cassera is a first grader. More important for our schedules, she is a soccer player. We selfishly kept her out of activities as a preschooler, preferring to spend our rare free weekends visiting parks or…
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Photo: Courtesy ESPN1420 The 6th annual festival is this weekend at the Blaisdell Center. Kids can try their hand at everything from basketball to fishing, check out ocean activities, try samples and more for free. We asked the ESPN1420 Sports Festival…
Dory gets her own story in the sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo. Images: Walt Disney Animation Studios You will never look at children's touch pools the same ever again. That's just one memorable moment of the sequel to Finding Nemo.…
Christi Young I hate to admit it, but too often I take Hawai‘i for granted. Juggling chores, grocery shopping, sports practices, family gatherings and the baby usually means Cassera’s requests to go to the beach or our plans to go hiking…
If you're a regular at Windward Mall, we bet you've asked the question “Where did the play area go?” It's back with a new theme and in a new location. The popular canoe-themed spot with slides, tunnels, tons of soft…
You've heard the phrase “Like a kid in a candy store.” That's how we feel about the Bishop Museum's new exhibit all about treats. Sweet: A Tasty Journey opens Saturday, March 12 and takes people through the history and art…
Photo: NASA Lunar eclipses are cool. Meteor showers are fun. But both usually require staying up way past bedtime (which often results in cranky kids). Not so with next week's partial solar eclipse. The prime time to see it on…
Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and even the LA Lakers and San Francisco Giants will take the field at Aloha Stadium. But the people you see donning the team jerseys may be smaller than…
Li hing mui kebabs with creamy Romanoff sauce and other fun ideas from one of our Hawaiʻi chefs.
Yellow Copter, by Kersten Hamilton 2 to 5 years $16.99, Viking Ratscalibur, by Joseph Lieb 9 to 12 years $16.99, Razorbill The Princess and the Pony, by Kate Beaton 4 to 8 years $17.99, Scholastic Press EDITOR'S PICKS Online Exclusive…
When you become parents, everyone tells you that time flies. That did not seem true when we were battling Cassera's first fever, her first surgery and, especially, during her first public tantrum. (That one seemed to last forever.) This semester,…
See our editor's picks of new reads for kids and enter to win a copy. Preschool The vintage illustrations and simple tales of these re-releases from G&D Vintage create timless storybooks that kids and parents will enjoy together. Mr. Wishing…
Photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)/Dana EdmundsYou have probably been inside the Hawaii Convention Center. But have you ever been on the rooftop? The 4th floor space has a garden, pond, and a open view of the sky. This weekend, it…
We find out what's new, when the crowds arrive and how your keiki can get a free treat at this year's Farm Fair. Photo: Courtesy Hawaii State Farm FairThe tents are going up at Kualoa Ranch this week. The…
School mornings can often be a scramble, and not of the egg variety. We all know the rush of searching for backpacks/homework assignments/permission forms/jackets and shoes while sneaking in bites of whatever food you can hold in one hand. So,…
Once Upon a Cloud, by Claire Keane 3 to 5 years The first book by the daughter of The Family Circus creator Bil Keane takes us on a charming journey through a magical world. Her enchanting illustrations reflect her time as…
We love summer for the vacation time, longer days and bumper crops of seasonal fruit that we've been waiting for all year round. But the season also comes with a lot of opportunity for family fun that only happens once…
Too rainy for a campout? Make these fireside favorites in the kitchen with help from one of Hawai‘i’s top pastry chefs.
With nine films, seven live performances, golf and ukulele lessons and more, this one-day event is packed. We asked organizers for tips to navigating the big festival in West Oahu. Photo: Ko Olina Children's Film and Music Festival. Last year's…
A doughnut-bearing panda, a monster-saving student and a graphic book on speed top our editor's book picks this spring. Enter to win one to take home to your family! Please, Mr. Panda, by Steve Antony 3 to 5 years…
One day, Cassera and I were looking at photos of our family on my phone, when she asked me to “heart” a few of them. Then, on our way to the library, she asked me to hit “thumbs up” when…
