Education Cheat Sheet: How to Teach Your Child Empathy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Modeling behavior, asking the right questions and sharing stories can help keiki discover how to care for others.
Keiki Corner: Find 10 Missing Things In The Photo
Hey kids, this page is for you! No adults allowed.
How To Give Your Keiki a Haircut at Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Photo: Courtesy of Laura Dornbush You have worn many hats during the COVID-19 pandemic—parent, teacher, concierge, short- order cook, to name a few—but I bet you never thought hairstylist would be one of them. Of course, if you are like…
Your Weekend: The Best Memorial Day Activities For Families-May 21, 2020
Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day weekend could mean fewer barbecues this year—not because of the nation's meat shortage. Large gatherings and parties aren’t allowed, yet. Regardless, here are some ideas for the Memorial Day weekend. 1) Put the Kids To Bed Before Watching a…
Free Meals For Keiki Extend Through Summer Break 2020
Seamless Summer Option begins on May 29, continuing the Grab-N-Go meal program that fed keiki while schools were closed.
Coco Moon Hawai‘i | Baby Shop
Coco Moon Hawai‘i Coco Moon creates buttery-soft baby essentials inspired by memories of a childhood in Hawai‘i. Founded by a mom of two boys, their silky-smooth fabrics and vibrant, modern designs help you create beautiful memories with your ‘ohana. They donate…
Meet The Summer 2020 Cover Kid!
PHOTO: David Croxford Name: Lia Age: 10 Favorite distance learning subject during the stay-at-home order: “Reading, because I’m able to use my imagination.” Favorite activity: Roller derby in-line skating. Favorite foods: Pizza and udon. Dream job: “A photographer. My Polaroid camera is my favorite.” Why she…
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: I Survived Middle East Riots and Food Shortages, so I was Prepared for Hawaiʻi’s Lockdown
Photo: Courtesy of Kathlyn Clore 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 parents, while others talked story with HONOLULU Family. I have been social distancing ever since I…
Honolulu Designer Lan Chung Reads “An Awesome Book of Thanks”
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Editor’s Page: What Happens When Life Throws You a Pandemic?
This was my new office during the stay-at-home order. My new "colleagues" (husband, daughter and dog) were upstairs at home. When the stay-at-home order went into effect March 23, the HONOLULU Family team packed up the office to work from…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: PLAY
Best Behind-The-Scenes Program EDITORS’ PICK HTY On Stage Workshops Approachable, fun-loving and talented, the actors and actresses of Honolulu Theatre for Youth are like rock stars to keiki of Oʻahu. What…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: PARTY
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places and ways to celebrate with your family in Honolulu.
Raising Keiki in Hawai‘i in COVID-19
Photo: Getty Images My Kids Can’t Hug Me When I Come Home From Work As an essential worker during the pandemic, I am a mama bear to the infinite power. Photo: Courtesy of Cristy Saycon My Newborn Was in a…
Finishers Gallery: HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run Presented by Mobi
The first ever HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run, presented by Mobi, sent families running, walking, jogging and strolling through their neighborhoods and yards from mid-April through May. We received photos of finishers from as far away as New Jersey, Canada…
Life Interrupted: Children's Mental Health Awareness Month Helps Keiki Return To Normalcy
Photo: Getty Images May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month—and it comes at a time when keiki can start taking steps toward some normal activities including visiting parks or going on hikes after weeks in isolation. Mental health advocates are concerned about the…
7 Tips for Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Eating in Hawai‘i
How one mom in Honolulu introduced meatless meals to her husband and son.