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.
Editor’s Page: What a Difference a Year Makes
Change is good. Last November, Island Family Magazine announced big plans to relaunch the publication under the HONOLULU Magazine brand. The goal was to evolve and strengthen the magazine so it could continue to be the best local resource for…
Tips from Hawaii chefs on eating well with your kids
Three local daddy chefs in Honolulu share ways to foster a child's appreciation for good food and eating well together. WEB EXCLUSIVE Fred DeAngelo. Chef/owner, Ola Restaurant, Turtle Bay Resort, and The Grove, Kailua. Dad to Maya, 5 years old.…
Top 30 College Choices
Which colleges are the most popular among Hawaii high school students? Which colleges are the most popular among Hawaii high school students?The list is interesting, according to a report published this year by Michael Weddington, a doctoral student at the…
How to Win Scholarships and Financial Aid
Applying to colleges can be daunting. To ease the process, here are tips from Cindy Montgomery, president of the Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling and the director of college counseling for the American Renaissance Academy in Kapolei. Before…
Getting In: Navigating the Application Processes of Oahu’s Private Schools
Whether your child's academic path leads to private or public school, it's important to know what Hawaii schools look for when assessing children at different grade levels. The knowledge will help you prepare your child to do well in any school he or she…
Recipe: Brownie Pops and Goldfish Munch
Instructions The bewitching season is here. Gather the goblins, conjure up some creative costumes and prepare scary, scrumptious sweets for a great ghostly gathering. Making these frighteningly fabulous party treats together is a perfect way for parents and kids to…
Getting In: What to Expect When Applying for High School in Honolulu
For the 9th grade entry point, the requirements are the same as the younger grades: Interview. Testing. Academic transcripts. Teacher references.“Every school is different in exactly what they're looking for,” says Scott Siegfried, director of admissions for Mid-Pacific Institute, which…
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…