The Nakamoto family is no stranger to the Spelling Bee. This year, Taggart, a sixth-grader from Konawaena Middle School on the Big Island, won the 2012 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee on March 24. But he's just the latest Nakamoto…
Nothing is better than snuggling with my daughters and a good book (post baths) prior to bedtime. Our weekly pilgrimage to the neighborhood libraries provides great options for them to read on their own and for us to read fun…
The summer programs at La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls offers an exciting mix of courses for girls entering grade 5 to 8 that will challenge and inspire the young ladies in your life. Leadership I and IIThese courses are…
Web Exclusive Mothers often put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. Why not treat your mom to a glamorous session with Mapuana Reed Photography? It's the perfect time to capture that mother-daughter moment on film, or bring in your…
11th Annual Jamba Juice Keiki Fun Run May 5, 7 a.m.Ages 3 to 13 Children 3 to 13 years old race 500 meters and receive a T-shirt, a medal and participation in a fun, healthy activity. Enjoy balloon animals, bounce-house…
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…
