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,…
Part 2: Simple Recipe for Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
In last week's blog post, I mentioned that our family would be experimenting with a recipe for homemade fruit leathers after finding a recipe online. This week, I'm glad to report that our inaugural efforts to make strawberry li…
We Tried It: Sesame Street Live!
In my family, the Elmo-obsessed years have come and gone. There was an era when nothing but the little red guy would do: Elmo sheets, Elmo sippy cups, Elmo birthday parties. But now, my maturing 5-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son…
Keiki Snack: Homemade Fruit and Veggie Leathers
It’s getting harder and harder these days to keep Ensen and Avery satisfied with healthier snack options. Who can blame them? Taking dried apricots, fresh fruits, and Wheat Thins to summer fun and preschool each day can get boring for…
Parent to Parent: Benefits of a 26-Minute Power Nap
Last Sunday, I found myself knocked out on the couch at a friend's house shortly before noon. It was a nice two-hour nap after a late night of backyard camping with friends and family coupled with an early 6:30 a.m.…
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…