Awesome book recommendations for you and your keiki
Hawaii Art Adventure
Wyatt and Sky take in the lawn and garden at the Spalding House. Growing up in Hawaii means that my children are regularly surrounded by beauty. When we visit beaches, hike trails or stop at scenic overlooks, we talk…
New Family Lounge at the Spalding House
Editor's Note: In 2019, Spalding House was closed to the public and the historic building went on the market. If you are interested in visiting other museums, read Our Guides to Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum of Art, Bishop…
And the aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee winner is…
Akira Takabayashi, an eighth grader from Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Kauai. The winning word was lamentation, but other words such as Hemerocallis and baruhkzy were among the list of words that moved him forward in the competition. He…
Spring book recommendations for you and your keiki
The Monster at the End of this Book By Jon StoneIllustrated by Michael SmollinReview by HONOLULU Family reader Lisa Hartwell-Tindle and her son, Nainoa. “There's a monster at the end of this book!” screams our 21/2-year-old son, Nainoa. Like most…
Money Talks: Raising Financially Savvy Kids
According to the experts, here's what financially literate children should look like: They should be able to evaluate financial information, set financial goals and possess the skills to achieve them, be able to use financial services (like banks and loans)…
Protecting Kids From Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
“I think Avery has Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFM). She has a sore on her tongue.” This was the text message my wife Kelly sent me last week after Avery mentioned she had what she thought was a…
aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee: Legacy of Learning
How one family taught their way to three of the state's finest spellers. The 2013 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee airs this Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. on PBS Hawaii. Get ready by taking a look at the legacy…
The aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee
The last time I attended a spelling bee, I was in it.Actually, I was in my class qualifying spelling bee where I failed to correctly spell mosquitoey. The winning word was triceratops. I indignantly noted in my diary, "That was…
Sleep: How Much Should We Be Getting?
Is it just me or have mornings on Oahu been colder than usual over the last several months? It sure feels that way and as a result it's been harder and harder for me to pull myself out of…
Cooking Healthier in Hawaii
Cooking at home is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together for a number of reasons. Not only is it an incredible way to bond and inspire creativity, it allows you to control what your family…
Blame It On The Rain
Photos by David Croxford and Kristen Hook
How to Set a Leprechaun Trap
I walked into Luca's room the other day to find a long, winding path of blocks that began at the door, went under his bed, and led to a box of tiny LEGO tools. I knew what it was without…
Editor’s Page: Dinosaurs Rule! Or Not.
I'm not sure when I became a techno dinosaur, but it was somewhere between my daughters' births and their entrance this year into fourth grade. I spent 30 minutes recently trying to figure out how to work Face Time, only…
Five Ways to Protect Your Kids From The Harmful Sun
I'm trying to recall the last time I had a legitimate tan that covered more than 50 percent of my body. Nothing in recent memory comes to mind. Honestly, the last time was probably back in high school when my…
Out & About in February, March and April
LION DANCE PHOTO: WES FUNAI. OTHER PHOTOS: CHILDRENS DISCOVERY CENTER CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONAGES 3 TO 10Children's Discovery CenterFeb. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Celebrate the Year of the Snake with special activities and a lion dance and performance…