Influenza At some point, almost every child gets the flu (influenza), which is caused by a virus and usually occurs during the winter months. Hawaii's flu season tends to be year-round because of its tropical climate and tourists. Rates of…
Removing a cataract usually restores clear vision, but, until now, most cataract patients have still needed glasses after surgery. With technological advances, many cataract patients can, in effect, “turn back the clock,” restoring the near, far and in between clear…
Sour JacksPucker Up for a Sweet (and Sour) Chance to Win Everyone loves to win, but how about having some fun in the process? With that in mind, Sour Jacks®, the mouth-puckering sour and sweet chewy candy brand, launches the…
Kids' Club Giveaways Musical ZooTune in for wild musical fun with everyone's favorite purple dinosaur, Barney, and his playground friends, in the all-new Barney: Musical Zoo ($14.98, Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment). It’s a super-dee-duper orchestral treat featuring wild exotic animal…
Growth and Your Newborn In their first year, newborns grow in a big way, with most tripling their birth weights and increasing their lengths by about 50 percent. From your baby's first day, healthcare providers will keep track of weight,…
How to Keep Your Baby Safe on the Road According to a recent study, nearly 85 percent of infant car seats are not installed properly. A car seat can save a tiny rider's life if it is set up correctly.…
Childproofing and Preventing Household Accidents When was the last time you crawled around your home on your hands and knees? As strange as it sounds, give it a go. Kids explore their everyday environments, so it's crucial to check things…
As parents, we strive to inspire our keiki; when our keiki inspire others, it is amazing and beautiful. “Inspired in Hawaii” did just that. “Support Hawaii’s Farmers” by Kekaren Enita (grade 6) of Dole Middle School. More than 400 Hawaii…
How to tell if your child is growing properly What Is Growth? From the moment parents greet their newborn, they watch the baby's progress eagerly, anticipating every inch of growth and each new developmental milestone along the way. How can…
Good Health in Your 20s, 30s and 40s+ A typical morning for Mom/Dad:Wake up at 5 a.m., get snacks and lunches packed, prep homework folders and backpacks, fix breakfast for the family, feed the dogs, shower, get ready, wake the…
What if you were given this “lucky” penny? The best way to start off the New Year is with lots of luck. Penny for your thoughts for 2011. Though we may not always want people's “two cents,” this is a…
Send an e-mail to editor@islandfamilymagazine.com and indicate which item you would like to enter to win. Include your name, address and phone number. Deadline is Feb. 14, 2011. Sock Monkey Crib Bedding Carousel Designs' Sock Monkey Crib Bedding ($283 value—1…
Premier White Lemon CookiesSimple and elegant, citrus-y cookiesIngredients:2 c (Cup) all-purpose flour 0 t (Teaspoon) salt 1 c (Cup) butter, softened (2 sticks) 0 c (Cup) granulated sugar 0 c (Cup) grated lemon peel 0 t (Teaspoon) vanilla extract 2…
Very Best FudgeCreamy fudge everyone will enjoyIngredients:3 c (Cup) granulated sugar 1 (Unit) can Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk (12 fluid ounces) 0 c (Cup) butter or margarine (1/2 stick) 0 t (Teaspoon) salt 4 c (Cup) miniature marshmallows 4 c…
Become a Kids' Club member & win these DVDs! Mail in the entry form on page 34 of Island Family's December 2010 issue and be automatically entered to win great prizes each month as a Kids' Club member.
There are many reasons children may need tutors. Teachers and counselors may recommend them because grades are declining, homework assignments seem increasingly difficult, tests may cause extreme anxiety, self-esteem may be dropping, there is a loss of interest in learning…