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…
Book Recommendations for Winter 2012
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…
Chocolate Adventures on Oahu
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…
Bugged Out. Gross!: Identifying and Treating Four Childhood Diseases
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…
Finding His Voice: A Honolulu Family's Journey to a Bright Future
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…
Curiosity: Important Trait for Honolulu Children
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.…
Family Happy Hour
Bars and babies, they just don't mix. But just because we have kids doesn't mean we can't enjoy a Happy Hour every now and then (in fact, I'll argue we parents need them more). So you can imagine my excitement…
All Hail the Kale (Chips)!
Admittedly a little cheesy, but I couldn't resist using that headline for this week's blog post as it's become somewhat of a mantra in our household over the past year. After reading this piece, I hope your family becomes…
Dollars and Sense: The Importance of Kids’ Savings Accounts (Sponsored)
We've all heard the saying “Money doesn't grow on trees.” In fact, it seems most kids believe it grows, instead, in their parents' wallets!Learning to save is one of the most important financial lessons a parent can teach. However, it…
Dressing Up for Halloween and the Benefits of Pretend Play For Kids
I'm honestly not sure who's more excited about celebrating Halloween—the kids or me?As you've heard me say over the last few weeks, Ensen and Avery have been anxiously prepping for Halloween and getting into the holiday spirit—eagerly waiting to don…
Family Fun Activities in Honolulu
From singing princesses to swash-buckling knights, graceful ballerinas and realistic dinosaurs, celebrate festive holiday happenings for the entire family during the months of November and December.