Good Reads: August 2013
Great reads for keiki from preschool through 8th grade plus a little something for mom and dad. Some titles are available in eformats. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can…
Prepping Your Garden for Winter and Spring
You may have noticed that I haven't blogged about gardening lately, that's because earlier this year our home garden was struggling to grow the vegetables it so easily produced a year ago. Bugs and slugs invaded, and in lieu of…
Boys vs. Girls: Do boys and girls learn differently?
When Tracy Kimura's 8-year-old twins, John and Sophia, study at home, "they completely play out the differences in learning styles between boys and girls," says Kimura, director of counseling for grades nine to 12 at Iolani School. (The twins…
The Kid Whisperer
I used to be a regular viewer of “The Dog Whisperer”—until I got a dog. Don't get me wrong, I still think the show's star, Cesar Millan, has a near-supernatural ability to communicate with animals. However, no matter what…
The Making of a Super Kid: 15 Fab Foods to Build Strong Minds and Bodies
For busy parents, whipping up three nutrient-packed, wholesome meals per day, plus healthy snacks, can sometimes feel downright impossible. “Here in Hawaii, many families get home late because parents may spend hours commuting each day or work more than…
Fall 2013 book recommendations for your family
Reviewed by Honolulu Family reader Jen T. and her 4-year-old daughter, Emi, of Makiki. "THAT SOUNDS LIKE A FUN PARTY!" my daughter, Emi, announced five pages into Baby Dinosaur's Luau in Hawaii. She chose the book for her bedtime story…
Beware of Dangerous Plastics
It is hard to believe summer break for the kids is over and it's back to school. Avery has been anxious to get back to preschool after a one-week break. Ensen is very excited to be starting first grade this…
Three Hawaii families share discipline strategies that work
Lyman Family Ethnicity: Hawaiian, Caucasian, Puerto Rican, Filipino and Spanish Discipline Strategies: • Use charts and checklists to track family members' roles • Reward good actions with “behavior bucks” Pomaikai Lyman, a Hawaiian-music artist and hula dancer, brings her four…
Cool Cuts
Our friends at W Salon at Ala Moana Center created fresh, stylish looks for these eager students. Haircuts, highlights, curls, braids and products helped to transform these little cuties into fashion-forward pupils.
Tips for making healthy kids' meals
Kathy's Simple Handroll “My kids enjoy this easy-to-prepare snack,” says nutritionist Kathy Price, R.D. Note: Amount and proportions can be adjusted to suit individual taste. Ingredients: • Cooked rice “I use Gen Ji Mai rice, which is a lightly polished…
Five Great Camping Places for Families in Hawaiʻi
Camping provides an opportunity for families with children of all ages to spend the weekend together while enjoying our beautiful island. It's also the cheapest staycation around. Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, Kāneʻohe Hoʻomaluhia is a beautiful, green botanical garden with…
Web exclusive: Interview with parenting advice columnist John Rosemond
Effective discipline requires old-fashioned parenting techniques, not child psychology, says John Rosemond, a nationally renowned speaker and author of more than a dozen books, including The Well-Behaved Child: Discipline That Really Works, Teen-Proofing and Making The Terrible Twos Terrific!…
10 Ways to Avoid the Headaches of Homework
Hawaii experts share strategies on tackling the dreaded task. 1. Set a Routine ✔ A key strategy is to establish a routine for when and where homework gets done. “The best thing to do is to get homework…
Out & About in August, September
Now - Sept. 15 Discover the Dinosaurs Life Through Time: Dinosaurs and Ice-Age Mammals, Bishop MuseumAll agesNow through Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays)Take the family back in time and enjoy an entertaining and educational…
Editor’s Page: So It Begins
The alarm goes off. It's still dark outside. Shuffle to the kitchen. Grab a cup of coffee. Prep a hearty breakfast, a healthy snack and a well-balanced lunch. Get the kids fed, cleaned and dressed. Coordinate schedules, check homework folders,…