Have you ever suspected there was something different about your child, but couldn't quite put your finger on it? Maybe he or she takes hours to finish 20 minutes' worth of homework? Avoids playtime with other children? Is easily distracted…
Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawaii (B.E.A.C.H.) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that brings awareness and solutions to marine debris. B.E.A.C.H does this through environmental education, marine-debris removal, research and plastic reduction campaigns throughout the Islands. One of the organization's efforts…
Ingredients 1 cup warm water, 80 degrees 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup bread flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 egg, beaten Optional toppings: garlic salt, dried onion, cheddar cheese, sesame seeds, togorashi (for spicy). Instructions Combining water,…
The reality for all parents is that life is busy, and we can't always be constant entertainers for our kids.
“I remember hanging out at your house and watching cooking shows all the time,” reminisced an old high school friend I ran into a couple of months ago. “And Headbangers Ball on MTV.” I admit he has a pretty good…
When I say Turtle Bay, what pops to mind? A pool, lounge chairs, pineapple-y adult beverages while the kids swim and slide, the spa, or maybe a day of golf followed by dinner at Lei Lei's? Fitness and education for…
Whenever we go to a zoo or aquarium, I usually wish we had a personal guide to answer my kids' never-ending questions. My lame answers that may have worked with a toddler (“Oh, that? That's, um, a fish with yellow…
Photography by David Croxford
If you had told me in March that our son, Ensen, would be inspired to take kendo because of a visit to Legoland, I would have called you crazy. After all, what the heck do Legos have to do with…
In our summer issue, we posed the question, “How does one raise a happy, good child?” We looked at this optimistically, but with a real sense of urgency. After all, parenting and schooling are adapting to a fast-changing world.In this…
Look no further than your own backyard to plan your next vacation. Whether you're after family fun or a romantic getaway, your trip begins right here in the Aloha State. Check out these great ideas and stay and play the…
Editorʻs Note: Rates and farm information were updated in 2017. When searching for weekend activities for my kids, anything that has a “ride” component is a no-brainer. So when I heard that Kahuku Farms offers a tractor-pulled wagon ride and…
Photography by Karen DB Photography. Models: Chloe Boncato, Lua Bowman, Kalamaku Chock, Dilan Chock-Makiya, Noa Haine, Christopher Harris, India McNeil, Stuart Nakahara, Keau Thompson and Leyna Viertel. Shopping Guide Adore, Kahala Mall, 737-0608. The Children's Place, Ala Moana Center, 947-0003. Cinnamon Girl, Ward…
I remember the night vividly. My wife Kelly, and I turned on the TV and watched in disbelief as English “Food Revolution” chef Jamie Oliver held up tomatoes in front of a first grade class in West Virginia and asked, “What…
Show me a family that doesn't enjoy snacking and I'll show you a unicorn. Our family is no exception. My wife, Kelly, and I enjoy munching on chips, crackers, pretzels, nuts, crack seed, fruits, veggies, chocolate, ice cream, malassadas, custard…
Need help with a dysfunctional closet? Find out how you can organize your child's closet in a few easy steps.