Decompressing and Disconnecting During the Holidays
I'm on vacation! It's a phrase I rarely ever use as a busy public relations executive where the work never seems to end, but boy does it feel good to say it. I'm on vacation! For the next two and…
How to deal with the Connecticut tragedy with your kids
Don't intentionally expose your children to any of the media regarding this tragedy. If your child learns of the incident today or in the next few days, listen attentively to his or her feelings and thoughts. Stay calm. Say…
The Family Fun Gift Guide
This year, give the gift of more family time together. By giving an annual membership or season pass to your fam's favorite outings, you'll be providing opportunities for year-round fun. Here's a few I think would make great gifts for…
2013 Cover Kids Winners
And the Cover Kids Are … Congratulations to all our 2013 entrants! We had so many cute kids with such great personalities this year, that we selected not only five Cover Kids based on online and judges votes, but seven…
Celebrating Vegetables and Making Them Delicious
We know it's important to eat a balanced diet, complete with a variety of vegetables chock full of essential nutrients that keep us healthy. Our parents explained this to us and our grandparents repeated the mantra. Now, Kelly and I,…
Holiday Storage Solutions in Honolulu
Enjoy the hustle and bustle this holiday season and get organized. Here are three storage and organization solutions that will help make your life easier.
Family Fun: When Nature Calls
Parenting involves a lot of dirty work. You know, diaper explosions, toddler meal catastrophes, mucous suctioning, etc. The list goes on. Every once in a while there comes the chance to get your hands dirty, literally, that's actually enjoyable. And…
Flu in Hawaii: How to Protect Your Family
Winter in Hawaii usually brings cooler weather and evokes visions of Santa in aloha wear, plenty of presents under the Christmas tree and happy, warm fuzzies. Not to burst your happy bubble, but our friends at the State of Hawaii…
Good Reads: December 2012
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad. Ethnic and Cultural Reads Looking to incorporate a little ethnic and cultural education this holiday season? Here are some recommendations the whole family…
Hawaii Chef Inspired, Kid-Approved Recipes
Imagine the benefits of having friends who cook gourmet fare for a living and everyday meals for their families? We asked three local chefs who are also daddies to each share a family-favorite dish. Fred DeAngelo, chef/owner, Ola Restaurant, Turtle…
8 Great Kid-Friendly Apps
Age-appropriate app recommendations for children 1 to 10 years old. Nowadays, kids are so tech savvy. Hand them your smartphone or iPad and they'll easily maneuver their way through options you never knew you had. With fun at their fingertips,…
Festive Party Fashions for Keiki
Help your little one to party like a tot star with festive, soirée-ready fashions loaded with swagger and shine. Photography: Karen DB Photography.Models: Alice Armijos, Emi Catanzariti, Alakai Moses and Jayson Osbun. Shopping Guide Adore, Kahala Mall, 737-0608. The Children's…
Wicked: A musical for some kids, but not all.
Wicked, Broadway’s big hit, is playing at the Neal Blaisdell Center from now until Jan. 12. The story takes place in the Land of Oz, long before Dorothy ever trotted down the yellow brick road. Wicked tells why the emerald-green-skinned…
Dessert Without Guilt
Sometimes I swear Ensen and Avery only eat dinner to get to dessert. Some nights it's all they talk about while they eat their meals. I'm not going to lie and say I don't enjoy ice cream or a piece…
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Five Tips to Avoid Overeating on Thanksgiving
I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering just thinking about the Thanksgiving feast (or should I say feasts) I'll be enjoying with family and friends in just four days. Buttery roast turkey hot out of the…