The 4-1-1 on Private Schools
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…
Bento Lunch Boxes Promote Healthy Eating
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…
Top 5 Smart-Phone Apps for Parents
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…
Foundation for Success
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…
Good Reads: September 2011
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 & Stages: Kids Fitness
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…
Keiki Health Guide: Decode Your Child's Cough
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…
Keiki Health Guide: 5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Diabetes-Free
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…
Keiki Health Guide: Got Germs?
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…
Turkey & Hash Brown Bake
Turkey & Hash Brown BakeAnother easy weeknight dinnerIngredients:16 oz (Ounce) frozen, shredded hashbrown potatoes 2 c (Cup) chopped frozen or fresh broccoli 8 oz (Ounce) sliced tukey (cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)) 1 cn (Can) Nestle Carnation Evaporated…
Cheesy Oven Burrito Bake
If you're looking for new ways to entice the family to the the table for dinner, then we've got the perfect recipe for you.Ingredients:2 (Unit) large, sliced red and/or green bell peppers (cut into thin strips) 1 (Unit) medium ontion…
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Buyers Demand High Quality, Developer Responds
Kealakai Living Room “It's a buyer's market.” These days, those buyers are savvier than ever. They know what they want, and they're not likely to compromise. And they're affecting the real-estate market. Developers are responding to modern buyers' needs.…