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.
Jasper Wong Reads “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend”
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Honolulu Quarantine Diary: It’s the Weekend. What in the Heck Will We Do?
We took our Super Bowl party equipment and used it for a COVID-19 movie party.
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Café Maharani
Thomas Obungen ventures to Mō‘ili‘ili for his first taste of an Indian food icon.
Teaching Kids in Hawai‘i To Stay Cool, Calm and Collected
How do adults teach keiki in Hawai‘i to have social emotional skills? Plus, advice from a mom whose child died in the Sandy Hook School shooting.
Life Interrupted: 31 Small Ways to Lift Your Spirits in May
Photo: Thinkstock COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. It’s not just where you can go and who you can't see, it has been challenge for us mentally and emotionally. HONOLULU Magazine in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness…
The Best Free Subscriptions for Learning At Home
When schools shut down in March, some of us parents went into panic mode and signed up for free trials of kids' educational programs. Now that 30-day trials are set to expire, we need new resources! If you aren't ready for paid content—or if…
5 Reasons to Join Us for Our First-Ever Virtual Fun Run
For many, exercise has become even more important as a way to reduce stress, get fresh air and stay healthy during the pandemic. The first-ever HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run presented by Mobi gets your whole family together for a…
Honolulu Author and Illustrator Lois Kim Reads “My Best Friend”
The mom, author and illustrator reads a book inspired by her own daughter, for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Storytime.
Two-Minute Takeout: Ige’s Lunchwagon & Catering
When the plate lunch craving hits, sweet and sour spare ribs hit the spot.
Turn Your Home Into a Classroom with This Education Cheat sheet
Embrace the challenge of distance learning with these tips from Hawai‘i educators.
How to Throw the Ultimate Family Party at Home
Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed over a month of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we've rounded up party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at home,…
3 Simple Dental Tips That Share Aloha, Not Germs
Our Island culture teaches us to share, but the sharing of certain things may cause health problems. Care for your little one and limit the spread of germs with these easy oral health tips. 1. Avoid sharing eating utensils, food and drinks. …