Photo: Thinkstock If you are anything like me, the mere prospect of “home” schooling my children for the next several weeks is beyond daunting. And, I say that as an educator and former classroom teacher. Aside from the usual cooking,…
Photo: Courtesy of Leeward YMCAThe Leeward YMCA in Waipahu is one location where essential workers can find childcare for their kids. While almost all childcare facilities have closed down in response to both Honolulu and the state's stay-at-home orders, two…
Sea Life Park's baby is getting bigger. The Waimānalo park's animal care team says the almost 4-month-old bottlenose dolphin calf is curious, full of energy and doing well in key developmental milestones. Since her birth on Dec. 4, 2019, she has been…
Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed a week of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we've rounded up eight party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at…
Photo: Sean Marrs Food Here’s how to turn a standard cake into a fabulous birthday treat in just 20 minutes: Place a layered frosted cake on top of a cake stand. Next, attach macarons to the sides of the cake…
Turn orphaned socks into cute, snuggly Easter decorations.
Why save “gingerbread” houses for Christmas? Add an edible nest (with eggs!) for an Easter surprise.
Make marshmallow and chocolate critters that are oh-so-sweet.
Kids will wonder how the Easter Bunny got these sweet treats inside these colorful eggs?
Photo: Sea Life ParkSea Life Park announced it will close from March 17 until further notice. Last updated Tuesday, March 24: The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has extended spring break through April 30. The extension allows school leaders to implement social distancing…
Turn your little oneʻs handprints into an Easter keepsake centerpiece.
Remember those days when we used to long for a day to hang out at home? Now with sports, lessons and pretty much everything grinding to a halt because of the threat of coronavirus, that's all we're seeing ahead for…
Social distancing. Dance parties. Yard workouts. Gaming with grandma. Here’s how kids stay entertained while parents stay sane.
Photos: Christi YoungMy home office is now in the kitchen. My view is a messy bulletin board, oven and counters I need to clean. Editor's Note: Wednesday, March 18, the state Department of Education announced that public schools will remain…
We asked four kids to test out a subscription kit—designed to boost their EQ.
Photos: Karen DB Photography, Aaron K. Yoshino and David Croxford They never need batteries, charging or lose their visibility in the glare of the sun. Books are the ultimate portable entertainment, at least that’s what I tell my kids. I…