Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Hurricane
We talked to the Department of Emergency Management to get the answers to important hurricane preparedness FAQ.
How to & Tips
How to Get Crafty With Your Kids
Whether you’re a teacher, passionate DIYer or busy mom, use these tips to get crafting with your keiki in a fun, easy and affordable way.
Kid-Friendly Reef-Safe Sunscreens Made in Hawaiʻi
Protect your family’s skin from the sun with some of our favorite Hawai‘i-based reef-safe sunscreens that are safe enough for the little ones.
We Tried It: Summer Sunflower Event at Waimānalo Country Farms
Soak in the beauty of Hawai‘i, take cheerful Insta-worthy family photos and sip fresh-squeezed lemonade at this family-run farm in Waimānalo.
6 Places Where You Can Meet Baby Animals on O‘ahu
Here are the petting zoos, parks and family-run farms where you can have interactive animal experiences on O‘ahu.
Find Out Which Teacher Appreciation Gifts Scored High—and Low
To be clear, the educators we polled LOVE all the gifts from their students. But coffee mugs are taking over their cabinets—and counters.
How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o
Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
The Importance of Playground Play
Dr. Suma Metla, a pediatric physical therapist, shares ways keiki can level-up their play skills.
5 Secrets to Building an A+ Keiki Snack Board
Get your kids in the kitchen to help create a crowd-pleasing party platter.
The Coolest Spots on O‘ahu for Scenic Holiday and Instagram Shots
Professional photographers share 12 great backdrops, because your same-old staircase is so last year.
Tips from a Top Chef
Mom and chef Lee Anne Wong shares her tricks for making lunch fun and healthy.
Beach Safety Tips from a Veteran North Shore Lifeguard
O‘ahu lifeguard Sam Fisher on what to bring to the beach, where to see turtles and how to not be a kook.
6 New and Cool Things You Can Do With Your Library Card Online
You can do a whole lot more than borrow books with your library card—learn how to play the ʻukulele, rent a movie, print out activity sheets and much more.
How to Create a Reading Nook for Your Keiki
This is a great summer project for the entire family.
4 Tips to Grow Veggies at Home with Your Kids
Springtime is the best time to start a vegetable garden in containers, on your lānai or in your backyard.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: How To Care For Poinsettias
Poinsettias have staying power beyond Christmas, if you treat them right.
Make It With the Family: Play Snow for Building Snowmen in Hawai‘i
Pack away the Play Doh for the winter. This moldable snow smells great and is so simple kids can mix it up by themselves.
Make It With the Family: Shave Ice Pom Pom Ornament
Have an icy-cool yule with this merry and bright ornament.
5 Family Tips for Making Your Gingerbread Houses Last in Hawai‘i
We asked an expert baker how to keep your gingerbread creations sturdy so that nothing will be stirring, not even a house.
Weekend Guide Ideas for At-Home Fun for Hawai‘i Families From a Frazzled Mom
It may feel like a weekend to stay inside. Here are six ideas that kept my family entertained during days at home.
Parent to Parent: 6 Easy Ways to Label School Supplies
Before you start writing your child’s name on all 64 crayons, see these six hacks from local parents for this back-to-school headache.
How to be a Great Parent Coach in Hawai‘i
Art, music, math or sports. No matter what your child loves how can you be the best inspiration on the sidelines?
We Tried It: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in Hawai‘i
The animated exhibition at the Hawai‘i Convention Center was a hit for my young family.
