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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, 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…
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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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…
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Reviewed by A. Kam Napier, editor, HONOLULU Magazine. Harriet M. Welsch, 11, carries a notebook with her everywhere she goes, filling it with brutally frank observations about her parents, her classmates and the people…
Parents beware: Taking your family on this adventure will not only tempt chocolate consumption, but is likely to create lifelong chocolate aficionados, with a deep appreciation for homegrown Hawaii chocolate. “Sometimes,” my daughter has been known to say, “I wish…
The Down and Dirty Facts About Four Easily Spread, Icky Childhood Diseases. Put your child with a group of kids and he or she will inevitably catch something that makes you squirm. The symptoms are usually worse than the ailment…
How one family's tough beginning charted a course that inspired passions and aspirations for a bright future. When my son's neurologist extended a hand of congratulations and told us that Kennedy wouldn't need his help anymore, my wife and I—surprised and…
Understanding this trait and why it is so important to your child's well being. We are born curious creatures, able to see new worlds and possibilities. We ask questions, are observant of new ideas and are bound for an adventurous life.…