With long-term mortgage interest rates under 4 percent and today's real estate prices, there have never been more opportunities for first-time buyers to purchase their own homes. The difference in mortgage monthly payments between a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage of $280,000…
Tucked away on the beautiful, tranquil slopes of Diamond Head is an extraordinary learning environment for girls 6 through 12: La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls. Head of school, Mahina E. Hugo enjoys interacting with students. La Pietra prepares…
by Stephanie Keiko Kong How can I help my child be happy and successful?As soon as a child starts preschool, almost every parent wonders: How can I supplement and support my child's learning? Are test scores more important than having…
Scaredy-Cat, Splat! by Rob ScottonHappy Halloween, Mittens, by Lola SchaeferZen Ghosts, by Jon MuthWeirdo Halloween, by R.L. StineScary Godmother, by Jill ThompsonThe Gathering, by Kelley ArmstrongExtreme Halloween, by Tom Nardone These books and many others for all ages are…
The following represents typical language development in children ages 18 months to 7 years old. Please note, there is a wide range of normal development. Most children will not follow the chart to the letter; please use this as a…
Private schools offer an alternative to public schools. Not every private school is the best fit for every child. No one knows your child as well as you do and there are quite a few things you need to consider…
PlanetBox Lunch Boxes When it comes to healthy eating, kids are no different than their parents. They crave variety, and they eat with their eyes before they eat with their stomachs. Give them a head start by packing a home…
1. Remember the Milk Consolidate your tasks and manage them from anywhere. You can share your tasks with others and keep them on track with your schedule. Remember the Milk syncs with Google Calendar and also allows you to…
IPA student with dice As parents, we always want the best for our children. When it comes to early-childhood education, what is the best and how is it defined? Is there a difference between daycare and junior kindergarten for children…
Shout! Shout it Out! by Denise Fleming Nā Keiki ‘Elima; written by William H. Wilson, illustrated by Lilinoe Andrews Pingpong Perry Experiences How a Book is MadeBubble in the Bathtub by Jo NesboCosmic, by Frank Cottrell BoyceBoneshaker, by Kate MilfordThe…
Ages 1 to 3 jumping rope At this age, your child will seem to be continually on the go—running, kicking, climbing, jumping. This two-yearlong energy spurt will certainly keep you on the go. But take heart—your child's activity level will…
parent and sick child It's always distressing to hear your little one cough, especially in the middle of the night. It's helpful to know that it often sounds worse than it really is. “Coughing is the body's way of clearing…
by Greg Uramoto, M.D., Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Greg Uramoto, Pediatric Endocrinologist You've seen the headlines—type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and teens. Almost 4,000 young people are diagnosed with the condition every year. But you can prevent…
Let's face it—kids aren't exactly the kings and queens of clean. After all, they've been known to share pacifiers, sippy cups and juice boxes, use their hands as a Kleenex and sneeze into the stratosphere. That's not counting the bad…
