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Good Reads: August 2011

Ma Ko‘u Lū‘au, written by Ka‘a‘ōhua Lucas, illustrated by Boots Lupenui Nā Keiki ‘Elima; written by William H. Wilson, illustrated by Lilinoe Andrews No Pūnia me ka Lua Ula, written by William H. Wilson, illustrated by Brook Kapūkuniahi Parker‘Ai‘ai, written…

Ages & Stages: Art & Writing

  Ages 1 to 2The Scribbling StageMost 2-year-olds are in the random-scribbling stage of making their marks in the world. They take great pleasure in feeling the movement of their arms and the crayon. They often don't ever look at…

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Chicken & Rice CasseroleFamily-Friendly Flavors Chicken and rice casserole delivers big, family-favorite flavors with very little effort. Ingredients:2 c (Cup) cooked rice 2 c (Cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 c (Cup) cooked, chopped chicken breast 12 oz (Ounce) Nestle…

Keiki Craft: Decorative Clothespins

Supplies: • Four clothespins • Heavy cardstock or chipboard (for clothespin holder) • Decorative cardstock • Ribbon (3/8-inches or same size as the width of the clothespin) • Merikan double-sided tape • Magnet strips (self-adhesive) • Scissors Directions: Making the…

Cover Kids Search 2012 Event Schedule

  FINAL EVENT!  16 Cover Kid winners will be announced. Fun begins promptly at noon. Lots of free giveaways. Bounce house fun for little ones. Dads can enjoy a cool car show. Moms can enjoy some holiday shopping. Please park…

The Smurfs in 3D

The Smurfs is a trip down memory lane, with the all the familiar characters – Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Gargamel and even his kitty sidekick Azrael, to name a few. The little blue creatures even sing the same tune we all…

Giving the Gift of Life

What if your baby could save a life the day he or she is born? Your donation to the Hawaii Cord Blood Bank can make this happen.The Hawaii Cord Blood Bank is an independent, non-profit, community service organization whose mission…

How a Sense of Time Develops

How a sense of time develops0 to 2 “I GO NOW!” Be Consistent For the first six months or so, consistent, responsive interactions with parents help babies make order out of chaos and organize themselves. Reading and responding to babies'…

Learning, Play & Your 4- to 7- Month-Old

Learning, Play & Your 4- to 7- Month-Old What Babies Are Learning By 4 months old, your baby has learned to recognize you and familiar caregivers, focus and pay attention to things, and actively engage your attention. Your infant will…

After-School Fun & Enrichment

after-school programs After-School Programs What are your kids doing after the school bell rings? For working parents, figuring out where kids go after school can be a challenge. Depending on a child's age and maturity, you may need to arrange…

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