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Baby EmporiumHappy Birthday, Baby (Emporium) Baby Emporium turns 7 years old this month and it would like to sale-a-brate! Don't miss the great deals at Baby Emporium. Get 20 percent off any item. Bring in the ad on page 13…
Saving Hawaii’s State Spelling Bee
Hawaii Spelling Bee Hawaii's keiki are buzzing with excitement. Their beloved state spelling bee competition has been saved from cancellation. Many teachers, parents and students feared that the era of Hawaii's State Spelling Bee would end when the title sponsor…
The Importance of Sleep
Sleep Requirements Sleep is very important to a child's well-being. The link between a lack of sleep and a child's behavior isn't always obvious. Kids can become hyper, disagreeable and exhibit extremes in behavior. Most kids' sleep requirements fall within…
Freedom to Learn
Myron B. Thompson Academy Myron B. Thompson AcademyMyron B. Thompson AcademyMyron B. Thompson Academy Imagine your children's learning environment to be this: comfortably sitting under umbrellas at the beach, smelling the ocean, hearing the waves and feeling the warm breeze…
February Kids' Club Giveaways
Megamind: The Button of DoomMega Funny Check out the all-new action-comedy starring fan-favorite characters Megamind and Minion in Megamind: The Button of Doom. The double DVD pack and Blu-ray/DVD combo ($19.99 and $24.99, DreamWorks Animation) will be available in stores…
Choosing the Right Elementary School
Choos the Right Elementary School One of the biggest education decisions you'll ever make for your kids is deciding on which elementary schools to send them. There's no quick and easy way to decide which school is “best;” it depends…
Keiki Craft: The Beaded Worm Project
Looking for new but old ideas for making crafts with your keiki? Here's one for Valentine's Day or even an everyday project. Keiki Craft: The Beaded Worm Project Supplies: • 16 mm kokeshi doll head • Tri-beads (approximately 20-25) •…
Homework Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle of Wills
Homework Basics Book Tower Homework. It doesn't have to be a daily battle of wills between child and parent. There are several strategies and elements that a parent can use to maximize an opportunity to support a child's education and…
Baby and Kids Emporium Sale-a-Bration
Baby EmporiumIt's our birthday so let's SALE-A-BRATE! Enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree! It's our birthday and we'll cry if we want to, but you'll be the one going gaga over our in-store savings now through 2/28/2011. And here's…
Original Ranch Spinach Dip
Original Ranch Spinach DipA light version of a favorite dip — with just 5 ingredientsIngredients:0 oz (Ounce) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip Mix (1/2 packet) 1 c (Cup) nonfat Greek yogurt 1 c (Cup) light sour cream 10 oz (Ounce)…
3-2-1 ... Happy New You!
According to registered dietitian Tara Gidus, also known as the Diet Diva, “Prime weight-loss season is upon us, and the need for realistic, achievable and tasty ways to make healthy lifestyle changes is as important as ever.” Help yourself to…
You’ve Come a Long Way Baby
Whether he wants to admit it or not, Tom Kim is Hawaii's baby guru. Baby EmporiumWith a loyal following and dedicated professional staff, his Baby Emporium caters to new and expectant parents, while Kids Emporium (located upstairs), specializes in providing…
Ask a Doctor
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…
Eye Health from the Expert:
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…