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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)…

Ask a Dentist

  Why do pediatric dentists prefer parents to stay in the waiting room? It is not a wholesale policy; however, if a parent is asked to wait outside, it is to allow the child and dentist to develop a one-on-one…

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