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…
Artistic creativity. Kids are chock-full of it. Whether you've got an up-and-coming artist, photographer, or videographer in your family, here's their chance to show off their skills. There are a handful of fun art contests going on now, with opportunities…
Childhood Trauma Resource Guide The following is a list of local organizations that provide counseling and support for families affected by traumatic events. Family Peace Center (PACT) 832-0855, pacthawaii.org Catholic Charities Hawaii 535-0158, catholiccharitieshawaii.org Child and Family…
We're always looking for the best events and activities for your entire family online! Every week, we round up five family-friendly events for your weekend on honolulufamily.com's Weekend Guide. But subscribers to our free weekly e-Newsletter receive even more events,…
It has been said many times that you're likely to find inspiration in the most unlikely places. I must say from personal experience, this is very true. I think I speak for everyone when I say that at some…
Materials: A camera Photo editing software (I used Lightroom to edit and the Photogene app to add the text) Lollipops - flat ones will work better Construction paper X-Acto or utility knife Glue Directions: Take a few shots, look at…
Photo: Ashley de Coligny I'll admit, I had to Google “parkour” before starting this blog post. When I heard about the new Keiki Parkour classes being held at Kapi‘olani Park, I was intrigued, but I wasn't familiar with the term.…
Despite the fact that my beloved New England Patriots won't be playing in this year's Super Bowl, the annual party must go on.Just like thousands of others across Oahu on Feb. 3, we'll be hosting a party at our…
Got a budding Picasso in your family? Get your kids in touch with their creative sides with one of these children's art workshops.Art ExploriumOpen for just a couple months now, this non-profit organization in Kaimuki holds open studio hours, so…
Let's face it: none of us likes to admit we might be wrong, or God forbid, making mistakes disciplining and raising our children. The fact is, parenting is the biggest responsibility we will ever take on in our lives, and,…
When Luca was in preschool, we were asked to bring dairy-free and nut-free snacks in order to keep his classmates safe. We found a way to make a cute, colorful, somewhat healthy snack that all of his classmates could enjoy.…
When Isabella was 3 her preschool teachers asked the children to make homemade Valentines for their class members. I knew Isabella would enjoy creating the first few but would not stick around to make 16. I decided to let her…
When we asked Ensen last year whether he wanted to give soccer a try this spring, Kelly and I anxiously awaited his response. After all, our attempts to get him into kendo faded as he seemed more interested in…
Something interesting happened over the winter break. I'm not naming names, but a certain 5 1/2 –year-old whose name rhymes with “Benson” turned into a gaming fanatic, addicted to playing Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga on our Wii.…
Kids can draw their way to an all-expense paid trip to Japan. What would your child's fantasy car look like? Toyota Hawaii wants to know.The 7th Dream Car Art Contest is happening now. Student artists 15 years and younger are…