Halloween Book Recommendations for Your Keiki
Waimanalo Country Farms Pumpkin Patch
Time to bust out the candy and costumes! October is here, and I am psyched for Halloween, my favorite holiday of the year. This month is packed is with family-friendly treats to get you in the spooky spirit. One of…
Family Pets Can Make Kids Healthier
For someone who never really grew up with pets, I'm not sure how I turned into a cat lover. I have to think that meeting my wife Kelly had a huge influence. She had a plump fur ball named…
We Tried It: Kāne‘ohe Bay Air Show
Blue Angels Kaneohe Air Show Packed with kid-friendly activities, rides, and attractions, the Kāne‘ohe Bay Air Show is a fun, free event for the whole family. I've taken my clan in years past and had a great time, even as…
Power of Empathy and the APLUS Approach to Parenting
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Na Lei Aloha Foundation's Bridge of Friendship gathering at the Sheraton Waikiki. The invitation-only event brought close to 200 people together with the common goal of creating a better community. For…
Good Reads: Fall 2012
Dolphin Tale: The Junior Novel by Gabrielle Reyes (Ages 7 to 11) Reviewed by HONOLULU Family reader Joy Kimura and her daughter Jennifer. Young readers will enjoy this true and inspirational story about a dolphin named Winter, who is rescued by…
How To Prevent Medical Emergencies in Honolulu
Photography by Karen DB Photography Hawaii's warm weather and sunshine make for perfect outdoor conditions for kids to frolick in the surf or pool, run around the yard and bike or scooter through the neighborhood with friends and family. Accidents…
Horseback Rides at Gunstock Ranch
What do you do when a cowboy asks to put your crying child on a horse? That's the dilemma I faced last weekend.
Building Character Through Community Giving
“It's better to give, than to receive.” An adage to live by and a life value I'm grateful my parents instilled in me at a young age. It's been engrained in the way I operate both personally and professionally and…
Oahu Urban Garden Center
**2014 Update: On our last visit, the kid-size houses were locked. Watch for the pizza garden in a new location across from the Butterfly Garden. The space was still a lot of fun for the families. Make sure to visit…
A family visit to Waimea Valley on the North Shore
It's been 11 years since I've been to Waimea Valley, the famous botanical garden and historical site on the North Shore. Back then it felt like a theme park, complete with a diving show and hula lesson. I remember it…
Raising Kids in the “Apple Generation”
My name is Nathan and I allow my kids to play with my iPhone, sometimes excessively, depending upon on the situation (restaurants, for example), but mostly in moderation. I try to keep to educational, mind-stimulating games, but, I have to…
Family Fun for Labor Day Weekend in Hawai‘i
I love long weekends and Labor Day is right around the corner, which not only means an extra day of sleeping, but the chance to get out and do some fun things with the family. While it's tempting to relax…
Food, Glorious Food, and Fun in Honolulu!
Photography by Karen DB Photography When was the last time your kids were excited about going grocery shopping? It is not easy picking out fresh fruit while comforting a hungry, fussy toddler. Goldfish or Cheerios might tide them over, but…
The Learning- Challenged Child in Honolulu
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…