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Bully-Proofing Your Child

Bully-Proof Your Child They lurk in neighborhoods, classrooms, on the playground and in locker rooms. They come in all shapes, sizes and both genders. There is one thing, however, bullies all have in common. They have an insatiable desire to…

Island Family Holidays

Whether bundled in a furry coat against the cold or slicing through a wave in board shorts, ‘tis the season to be merry and bright. Our Island palms and sandy shores are transformed with twinkling lights, Yuletide sounds, sweet treats…

School-Age Games

Getting Started Some kids will take as much active play as they can get, while others enjoy less. Whether it's at a birthday party or a day at the park or the beach, games are a great way to involve…

Creating Smiles that Last a Lifetime

Diamond Head Children's Dentistry is a gem of a dental practice tucked away at the base of Diamond Head, on Monsarrat. A visit to the child-friendly offices of Dr. Chris Yamada, D.D.S., will put any new patient or parent at…

Recipe: Chocolate Layer Crumb Bars

Chocolate Layer Crumb Bars Ingredients 1 cup Diamond chopped walnuts 1 1/2 sticks of softened butter or margarine 1 cup all-purpose flour Granulated sugar A pinch of salt 1 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chunks 1 14-ounce can Nestle Carnation sweetened…

Ooey Gooey Carmel Cake

Ooey Gooey Carmel CakeSuper moist and irresistible chocolate cake with toffee bits and dulce de lecheIngredients:1 (Unit) Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix 0 c (Cup) all-purpose flour 1 c (Cup) water 0 c (Cup) vegetable oil 3 (Unit) eggs…

News You Can Use

Adventures for the Ohana   Kualoa is celebrating its 25th year of offering activities to Hawaii's ohana with a special adventure package.The 25th-anniversary special package allows families to choose one water- and one land-based activity for $30 per person (a…

Cornbread and Dried Fruit Dressing

Cornbread and Dried Fruit DressingA perfect stuffing for a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday meal.Ingredients:4 c (Cup) cornbread cubes, dried 4 oz (Ounce) lean Italian turkey sausage, casing removed 1 T (Tablespoon) canola oil 1 c (Cup) chopped yellow or white onions…

Porcini Mushroom Gravy

Porcini Mushroom GravyThe perfect gravy for part of a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday meal.Ingredients:0 oz (Ounce) dried porcini mushrooms 2 T (Tablespoon) warm water 1 T (Tablespoon) canola oil 0 c (Cup) white whole-wheat flour 2 c (Cup) fat-free, low-sodium chicken…

10 Tips for Becoming a Better Parent

Love UnconditionallyParenting is an exciting journey. As well-meaning parents, we want the very best for our children. In striving to achieve our goals to be better parents, we are often driven to teach our children a multitude of things. However,…

Nurturing Independence

By providing the right amount of support and challenge, you can nurture children's drive toward self-reliance. Ages & Stages0 to 2 years old During the first year, it's important to follow babies' cues and develop a schedule around their individual…

Turkey Favor

A fun turkey project your keiki can make and give as a Thanksgiving present   Turkey Favor The holidays are just around the corner. Here is a fun turkey favor project that you can do with your keiki. Your keiki…

Turkey Roulade

Turkey Roulade A main course to a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday meal.Ingredients:0 (Unit) boneless, skinless turkey breast, about 1 1/2 pounds 1 c (Cup) cornbread and dried fruit dressing (separate recipe on site) 0 t (Teaspoon) smoked paprika 0 t (Teaspoon)…

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