Good Reads: August 2012
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad.
HONOLULU Family Recipe: Aloha Avocado-Mango Smoothie
Looking for a cool, refreshing treat the whole family will love? Try this yummy smoothie recipe featured in Meadow Gold and Me.
Karma is a B…eautiful Thing: Stretch Your Imagination’s Family Yoga
Disclaimer: I am not a yoga person. The closest thing I've done to a Downward Dog in years is pick up Legos off my floor. That's why, at first, I was a little intimidated when I heard about family yoga…
Seven Simple Solutions To Avoid Back-to-School Mayhem
Web Exclusive: Need help with a dysfunctional closet? Find out how you can organize your child's closet in a few easy steps. Visit honolulufamily.com and watch the step-by-step video. Calendars and Father Time may tell us the year begins on Jan.…
Introducing the Good Health Blog
As a family of four, I anticipate we encounter challenges most Hawaii families deal with on a daily basis. I'm not sure there's anything in life that can truly prepare someone to become a parent. My wife, Kelly, and I…
Family Fun Activities in Honolulu
Made in Hawaii Festival Featuring more than 400 local companies that produce “Made in Hawaii” food, books, unique gifts, art, crafts, music, plants and jewelry. madeinhawaiifestival.com. All AgesNeil Blaisdell Exposition Hall and ArenaAug. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 9…
Editor’s Page: Jump Start the New School Year
Prepping for the new school year is always an exciting time. Shopping for new gear and supplies, picking out new outfits and pairs of shoes to replace ill-fitting, worn-out favorites (for exciting inspirations you and your kids will love, check…
Guiding Principles for Parents
Here are basic and timeless principles to help children at all ages grow up to be “good” and “smart,” whether making friends, developing skills and knowledge, or just navigating through life.What you do matters. Parents are their children’s first and…
My HONOLULU Family and Me
Share a photo of your costumed keiki and other awesome family photos! Your cute candids may appear in our magazine, website or newsletter. All photos submitted become the property of HONOLULU Family Magazine. By uploading and submitting photos, you are…
A Relaxing Meal with Toddlers (Really!)
Photo: Ashley de Coligny Finally! A dinner out where my kids can run free and dance, and I can chill with a Mai Tai in peace. Allow me to explain. Every once in a while, we like to escape our…
We Tried It: Rainforest Adventure
Tropical storms may be lurking nearby, but a little rain never got in the way of family fun. One of our go-to rainy-day activities is visiting Hawai‘i Children's Discovery Center, the interactive museum/play place that keeps kids entertained for hours.…
TIME For Kids Big Book of What?
By TIME Home Entertainment Inc. and TIME for KidsReviewed by Helen McNeil TIME for Kids Big Book of What? is a hard book to put down. Just ask my 9-year-old twin daughters, who held this book hostage for weeks. It…
New Thrills at Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster's just rolled out some new games for the summer, and getting my 12-year-old niece and 6-year-old son to check them out with me couldn't have been easier. While Dave & Buster's markets to adults, kids and teens…
The Ultimate Party Planning Guide in Honolulu
Everybody loves a good party or luau. Whether you're celebrating your child's first birthday or planning a Sweet 16 celebration, fun for the boy or girl of the hour is the goal.Here are tips and ideas to make your next…
Developing a Healthy Diet in Honolulu
When I realized my my son, Kennedy, was a picky eater, I was a little out of my element. You see, I've always considered myself a “good eater,” which is a polite way of saying I consume just about anything…
Introducing the Family Fun Blog
By Ashley de Coligny Hi. My name's Ashley, and I'm a mom in Honolulu. I have a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old. A boy and a girl, so I'm done. Pau already. Closing up shop. Kidding aside, my kids rock my…