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.
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Spicy Furikake Ahi Hand Roll Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice Full sheets of nori 1 avocado Cucumber, seeded and sliced thin in four-inch strips 1 pound fresh ahi, diced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sesame oil Sriracha sauce, to taste 1 tablespoon furikake 1 pinch salt…
Dynamite Scallop Hand Roll Ingredients 4 cups cooked rice Nori sheets 1 avocado Cucumber, seeded and sliced thin in four-inch strips Sushi vinegar, to taste 1 pound raw bay scallops 3 cups raw spinach 10 pieces shiitake mushroom, sliced thin 3 tablespoons…
The holiday season is in full swing! Need more Christmas cheer? Look no further than your computer. Kids have never been savvier when it comes to technology. With so many fun and interactive sites, kids from one to ninety-two can…
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Wendy Calio What do a hit Disney show, French inspiration, a popular performing arts school in Waipahu and hundreds of young aspiring stars from Oahu have in common? Two words, Wendy Calio. Calio is internationally recognized as the spunky Nina…
A mere 7.3 percent of the state's public kindergarten classrooms had a majority of their students fully engaged and ready to learn on the first day of school, according to the 2010-2011 Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment. “Before age…
by Anne Kolker, M.S. Registered Dietitian A Guide to Setting Healthy Family Goals Setting family goals means helping your child set healthy goals, too. This is a great opportunity to help kids learn the importance of healthier food choices and…
by Carol Gioia Customs and traditions give special meaning to the holidays. Events that family members can look forward to year after year add a deeper dimension to the holidays, strengthen the family bond and create lasting memories.Some traditions are…
photography by Karen DB Photography John Henshaw of the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii and Mike Wilson of Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods check on the young koa trees in Maunawili Valley. Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods has given new meaning to the term, “family…