Good Reads: July 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…
Pas De Deux Hawaii Grand Opening (Sponsored)
News Bulletin: Something big has moved into Waipio. People near Starbucks report hearing nonstop music and rhythmic steps punctuated by joyful cheers and laughing. This weekend, you can join in on the fun fueled by a little star power.Pas De…
Embracing Our Children’s Independence
With Fourth of July just around the corner, I couldn't resist writing about a topic near and dear to my heart—Avery, my 3-year-old daughter. My princess! In retrospect, her middle name should have been “Ms. Independence.” From the time she…
Keeping Keiki Safe On the Fourth of July
A recent shopping trip to Sam's Club served as a reminder that Fourth of July is right around the corner. Pallets of boxes containing smokeless pop-pops and party-pulls lined the aisles in an effort to seduce parents and children to…
Summer Good Reads: Book recommendations for you and your keiki.
Reviewed by Mandy Suganuma, 94.7 KUMU's morning radio host. As you pass Kualoa Ranch and gaze off over the ocean, you'll see Mokoli‘i Island. The locals call it “Chinaman's Hat” for its resemblance to the straw hat Chinese immigrants…
From Good Mornings to Good Nights
Tannya, Hana, 1, Kaimana, 4, and husband Alan. Photo: Christiaan Phleger ADVERTISEMENT For two years, Tannya Joaquin spent her Sunrise with more than a quarter million viewers every week. Now, she spends her mornings in front of a not-always-captivated audience…
Preparing for Hurricane Season
The start of June annually signals the beginning of hurricane season here in the Hawaiian Islands. Are you and your family ready? While national weather experts predict a busy hurricane season in the Atlantic region, history tells us that we…
Download HONOLULU Family's Activity Calendar
Every month, our editors search for the best events for all ages across Oahu. We've put our favorites in one, easy-to-use calendar so you can plan out a whole month ahead of time. Each day has the information about…
Sing to Win!
This contest is now closed. Go to HONOLULU Family's Facebook page to see the winners. Sesame Street first aired in 1969, taught kids to "Sing, sing a song" in 1971 and has kept entire families humming ever since. Now…
Staying Healthy While Traveling
With summer upon us, thousands of Hawaii families will be heading to points around the world for much needed vacations. The plan is to enjoy a little rest and relaxation, but some of us will unfortunately nurse a cold,…
Entertaining Kid-Tough Products
Got It Covered 1. (Ages 3 and older) Keep your handy dandy iPhone or iPod covered and protected. Fisher-Price Apptivity case, amazon.com or target.com. Say Cheese 2. (Ages 8 to 10) This camera allows…
Helping Your Child Deal with Grief
The devastating tornado that changed so many lives in Moore, Oklahoma last Monday still saddens me every time I think about it. I had just arrived in Memphis, Tennessee for a conference and checked into my hotel room when…
Father’s Day Back Rub T-shirt
A Father's Day gift that involves back rubs, toy cars and your kids…what's not to love? Here's a practical, homemade gift for Dad that involves back rubs and toy cars. Have the kids design a roadmap on the back of…
Beyond the Beach
Illustrations by Andy Catanzariti Earlier this year, famous syndicated advice columnist Dear Abby (Pauline Phillips, a.k.a. Abigail Van Buren) passed away, leaving behind a treasure trove of common-sense advice for her legions of readers. The no-nonsense quote below, concerning parenthood,…
Life in the Loading Zone: Disco Kidz
Get your groove on! This artsy Chinatown loft hosts dance parties just for kids. It was a rainy Sunday afternoon. It could have been a boring, stir-crazy day stuck in our house, but instead we discovered my kids' new favorite…
We Tried It: Ice Cream Magic
Don't underestimate the power of marketing, especially when it comes to kids. Last week, during dinner at my in-law's house, Ensen mentioned to Nana (the name our kids affectionately call my mother-in-law) that he saw a commercial on television that…