Understanding Your Child's Learning Style
If your child constantly squirms and fidgets when he or she is doing math homework or insists on listening to music while studying vocabulary words, take heart. Although it may seem as though your child is trying to drive you…
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…
Editor’s Page: Your Corner of Paradise
Helen and her girls My family enjoys being close to the beach and near hiking trails. We live on a cul de sac where our daughters can play safely outside, we have access to great dining options and shopping is…
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…
HONOLULU Family Cover Kids Search 2014 Official Rules
Official Contest RulesNO PURCHASE NECESSARY.1. ELIGIBILITY: HONOLULU Family Magazine 2014 Cover Kids Search (the “Contest”) is open only to Oahu residents, between six (6) months of age to twelve (12) years of age at time of entry. Parents/guardians will need…
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…
The Benefits of a Christ-Centered Early Education
Christian Pre-School If you're looking for a Christ-centered, Bible-based preschool education for your son or daughter, Hawaii Baptist Early Education Association (HBEEA) has 19 preschools on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai that offer the perfect program for your…
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…
What Your Eyes Should Expect While You’re Expecting
What Your Eyes Should Expect While You’re Expecting Christopher M. Tortora, M.D. Pregnancy is a beautiful gift in any woman's life. During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes. Due to hormonal shifts, metabolism changes, fluid retention and altered blood circulation,…
Investing in a Better Hawaii for Your Keiki
RevoluSun Imagine having a hand in creating a cleaner, healthier future for your children. How about making the world a better place in which to live and saving thousands of dollars of your hard-earned income each year with one decision?…
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…