Education Cheat Sheet: Help Kids Learn and Play This Summer
Many families are heading into the fourth month of learning at home. Here are games, kits, a new way to read and other simple ideas to keep your child's mind stimulated.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 18, 2020
Photo Courtesy of: Dave and Buster Play Games In An Indoor Arcade The arcade at Dave & Buster’s re-opens this Friday at noon! Not all of the games will be on, but customers can make special requests for their favorite machines—if social distancing is practiced. There…
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: A Letter to My Son on His Graduation During a Pandemic
An O‘ahu dad has words of wisdom for his only child who will start college on the Mainland during the coronavirus pandemic.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: SERVICES
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best family services in Honolulu.
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: I Feed My Kids Spinach For Breakfast To Keep Them Healthy in the Pandemic
I teach my kids how to put their health first. Plus, a green smoothie recipe my kids love and a DIY template for face mask holders.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi Bicycling League’s Keiki Learn to Ride
In this free, one-day class taught by certified instructors, kids ages 5-16 learn to ride bikes and run safety checks on their own riding gear.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Baker (and Parent of a Baker) at the Kids Baking Championship
We chatted with Hawai‘i’s baking star and her mom and dad for stories about long days in the studio, kid camaraderie and the difficult task of staying quiet when you’re a proud parent.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 11, 2020
Photo: Keiki and PlowHave a playdate with a view at Keiki and Plow. Fly the coop this weekend and head out to wide open spaces to interact with adorable animals, breathe fresh air and get a little dirty. While we wait for…
Summer Fun Will Be Open and Free in Honolulu in July
Courtesy of City and County of HonoluluUnlike years past when this photo was taken, kids in the 2020 Summer Fun will need to wear masks. Summer schools are largely online and many of our plans have been disrupted. But the City…
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: My Kids Can’t Hug Me When I Come Home From Work
Photo: Getty Images Raising Keiki in COVID-19 is a series of personal reflections of parents living on Oʻahu during the coronavirus pandemic. Some articles were written by the parent, while others talked story with HONOLULU Family. I’m a nurse in the emergency room of one of…
What’s New In Honolulu for Summer 2020
PHOTO: Courtesy of Mermaid Republic PHOTO: Courtesy of Mermaid Republic Mermaid Lessons Swim, splash your tail and flip your hair like Ariel! This summer, Mermaid Republic offers classes for keiki ages 3 and up, where they will be fitted with a tail and learn mermaid…
Meet Three Successful Mom-Preneurs Who Are Doing It All
Courtesy of Mahina Made Being a mom is a full-time job. Yet, here in Hawai‘i, there are some incredible women who manage it all: running a successful business, tackling never-ending laundry, cooking meals, and all while handling this little pandemic…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 4, 2020
Visit Kahuku Farms Café and Waimea Valley Dozens of restaurants have reopened their dining rooms, including “Best of HONOLULU Family” winner Kahuku Farms Café, which has a great area for kids to play. The café’s menu is created mostly from vegetables harvested from its farm—think yummy…
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: My Newborn Was in a Hawai‘i Intensive Care Unit
Photo: Courtesy of Cristy Saycon Raising Keiki in COVID-19 is a series of personal reflections of parents living on Oʻahu during the coronavirus pandemic. Some articles were written by the parent, while others talked story with HONOLULU Family. It’s such a scary time for pregnant mothers.…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: EAT
Our readers’ and editors’ 2020 picks for the best places and ways to eat with your family in Honolulu.
Fun, Fantastic Graduation Gifts for Elementary School Graduates
We reached out to our local retail community and discovered a school of cool presents for elementary scholars. From chill ice cream parties to tees and books that motivate, we’re proud to present the best graduation gift list of 2020.…