I must have been a party planner in a past life. The thought of pulling together the ultimate party guide for this issue seemed daunting at first, but I quickly found my groove and the inspirational ideas (more than we…
Ages 6 to 11 Bugs by Belinda Gallagher Reviewed by HONOLULU Family reader Christine H. and her son, Logan.Read Bugs and you will uncover the truth about ingenious insects through fun facts and hysterically funny cartoons. I watched my 6-year-old…
SPONSORED We use our eyes every day, in almost every daily activity, so we have problems with our eyes, it can make daily activities more challenging. It is important to understand your eyes, their function and potential problems that can…
Our friends at Sea Life Park Hawai‘i have an enticing Spring Break offer. Now through April 1, general admission is $10, that's a 50 percent discount. Take in a dolphin or sea lion show. Let keiki feed sea turtles and…
If you've ever watched your kids fingerpaint with abandon, you know how much art can inspire them. The downtown art scene in Honolulu provides the perfect venue for children to experience local art and artists up close and personal through…
Gardening with your children is a great outdoor activity that offers many lifelong rewards. The benefits include environmental awareness, a love of learning, good health and eating habits, and other skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving, that will last a…
GIRLS Isabella 70 Sophia 59 Chloe 58 Ava 45 Emma 43 Olivia 41 Mia 40 Hailey/Madison 39 Lily 38 BOYS Noah 88 Jacob 73 Elijah 63 Joshua 57 Ethan 56 Aiden 53 Logan 52 Caleb/Dylan 51 Gabriel 50
by Dr. Dennis Garlick Albert Einstein, Mozart, Frank Lloyd Wright, Steven Spielberg, Bill Gates. You don't have to be a genius to know what these famous names have in common.Many parents want their children to be geniuses, but what determines…
By Asad Ghiasuddin, M.D., Kapiolani Child Psychiatrist Three Steps to Discipline with Love For many of us, the word “discipline” brings to mind punishment and tears. But discipline is really about teaching your child right and wrong, experts say. If…
Many parents dream of putting away something for their kids' college years and their own retirement, but, in these uncertain economic times, what constitutes a reliable investment? Where should the family build its nest egg?Kathleen Boucher, independent business owner of…
Sacred Hearts Academy Focuses on Digital Engineering RoboticsFIRST, which stands for, “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is the “varsity sport for the mind.” Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer Robotics, established in 2007, expands upon the school's mission of…
Betty White Raising financially fit children requires parental involvement. Encourage girls and boys to learn math skills and prepare for life by teaching money management, beginning as early as preschool. Make math a part of daily life. Use counting, graphing…
Llama Llama Holiday Drama, by Anna DewdneyHorrible Harry and the Holidaze, by Suzy KlineEarth-friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Every Day, by Kathy RossBoredom Blasters: Brain Bogglers, Awesome Activities, Cool Comics, Tasty Treats and More, by Helaine BeckerJoy to the…
It can be difficult to help kids cope with the loss of a loved one, particularly as you work through your own grief. A child's understanding of death depends largely on his or her age, life experiences and personality. Explaining…
There are healthy habits you can adopt that will give your child’s immune system a boost.
