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…
Marine Debris: People Who Care About Hawaii
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…
Recipe: Nathan Kam’s Homemade Bagels
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,…
Honolulu Parent to Parent: My Top 10 Keep-Them-Busy Ideas
The reality for all parents is that life is busy, and we can't always be constant entertainers for our kids.
Benefits of Home Cooking Extends Beyond Nutritious Meals
“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…
Pure, Clean Enjoyment at Turtle Bay Resort
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…
The Living Art Marine Center: A World of Underwater Thrills for Kids
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…
Fun Learning at Home
Photography by David Croxford
Japanese Kendo: How Life Can Imitate Cartoons In a Positive Way
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…
Educational Road Map to Success in Honolulu
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…