Our Family Bucket List: Fall 2023
With school back in session and the holidays right around the corner, fall is a great time for families to carve out some bonding time.
Shine On: I Am a Rainbow! by Mark Kanemura Teaches Self-Acceptance
The children’s book encourages children to be exactly who they are—and want to be.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Shaiyanne Dar of Dolkii
This Honolulu-born mama of two had to shift her mindset in order to achieve the work/life balance she needed.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Pamela Strode of Strode Montessori
The founder of the first Montessori daycare and preschool on O‘ahu shares tips for a smooth back-to-school transition.
Wordsworth the Mouse Teaches Keiki About Haiku
A wise mouse encourages kids to express themselves and explore a new medium in this new book by an acclaimed author.
Auli‘i Cravalho on New Animated Disney Series Hailey’s On It!
Hawai‘i’s own Auli‘i Cravalho talks about her new Disney show, tips on navigating childhood and what’s on her bucket list.
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.
Your Guide to a Staycation at Disney’s ‘Aulani Resort
Hawai‘i’s only Disney resort, ‘Aulani offers a top-of-the-line getaway for kama‘āina Mouseketeer families.
HONOLULU Family’s 2024 Cover Kids Search
We’re looking for kids with great smiles and bubbly personalities to feature in HONOLULU Family in 2023!
The Best New Back-to-School Books According to a Librarian
These back-to-school books for kids from preschool to sixth grade can help with the transition.
We Tried It: Hi Honey Farm Tour
Dress up as a beekeeper, hunt for the queen bee, watch newborn bees hatch, and taste 10+ local honeys at a lush farm on the North Shore.
Find Asian Snacks Galore at 1-2buy in Kaka‘ako
Spicy shrimp Lay’s potato chips, instant curry rice cups, salted milk tea and more fill this Asian warehouse store on Cooke Street.
Things To Do on O‘ahu Before the End of Summer
As Labor Day approaches, here are a few ideas to get—and keep—you in a summer state of mind.
6 Reasons Why I Loved Chiburu, Lee A. Tonouchi’s New Book About the Hawai‘i-Okinawan Experience
Joyful, hilarious, thoughtful and heartbreaking all at once, the multi-genre collection is a love letter to Okinawan culture.
Best Spots for a Family Picnic in Honolulu
Dine alfresco with your ‘ohana all year long at these idyllic picnic spots on O‘ahu.
5 Tips for Traveling on Long Flights With Kids
Here’s how a family of four survived an 8-hour flight from Hawai‘i to Japan on Hawaiian Airlines.