Hawai‘i Parenting Tips: How to Teach Keiki To Have an “Attitude of Gratitude”
5 ways for children to say mahalo.
Photos: Baby Shark Mini Show Meet-and-Greets
On Friday, Nov. 22, Baby Shark and Pink Fong took a break from Mini Show rehearsals to meet, dance and snap photos with a few of their little fans at Kāhala Mall and Dunkin’.
Family Holiday Events in Hawaiʻi-2019
Photo: Courtesy Kamakana AliʻiKeiki show off their festive pajamas at Ka Makana Aliʻi. ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS Snow Flurry Tree at Windward Mall (Nov. 23 to Jan. 1) Photo: Courtesy of Windward MallIt's a snow flurry at Windward Mall! Stand beneath…
Christmas and Holiday Parades in Honolulu-2019
Photo: Courtesy of Kapolei City Lights Don’t let the parade pass you by. Here is our list of holiday parades on O‘ahu this year, as filed with the City and County of Honolulu. The times note when the streets will…
Make It With the Family: Let It Snow Photo Backdrop
Sew your own “snow scene” for a fun and playful Christmas photo op.
We Tried It: Biba Playground App
Photo: Chris Damitio Updated in 2020 Sunny skies, no hurricanes in the forecast and a beautiful day off from work and school. Sounded like a perfect opportunity to give my wife some solo time and hit one of the new…
Five Tips for Baby Shark Live This Weekend
This weekend, thousands will flood into the Blaisdell Concert Hall for the big to doo doo doo doo doo doo. (We've been enjoying our puns in the HONOLULU Family office.) Baby Shark and Pinkfong, along with Max and Ruby, will…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Nov. 21, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Lyon ArboretumThe holiday plant sale at Lyon Arboretum happens this Saturday in Mānoa. Lyon Arboretum’s Holiday Plant and Craft Sale Where can you find carnivorous plants, edible flowers, holiday crafts, local honey and kids' entertainment—all in one place this…
Education Cheat Sheet: Advice for Parents of the Quirky Kid
Every child is unique. But when should you let offbeat habits thrive and when should you rein it in.
2020 HONOLULU Family Cover Kids Search Semifinalists
SEE ALSO: 7 Tips for a Winning Cover Kids Entry Sign up for our free weekly eNewsletter to be the first to know if other events are added to the schedule. Our newsletter also includes a roundup of things for you to…
Good Reads: Books That Inspire Kids to be Helpful and Kind
These fun stories teach keiki lessons in kindness, resourcefulness and how to help others.
9 Tasty Experiences to Turn Your Picky Eater into an Adventurous One
Stuck in a Spam musubi, saimin, chicken nugget rut? Here’s some food for thought.
Editor’s Page: Moving Mountains of “Stuff”
I used to dread the holidays. The reason for the season was lost to consumerism. What also drove me nuts was clearing our condo for the mountain of gifts that our only child, Crystal, received every December. That’s what happens…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Nov. 7, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Heiwa Tu'aro i Vaihi Facebook page Waimea Valley Makahiki Festival & Heiwa Tuʻaro I Vaihi Bring your family to Waimea Valley to watch Hawaiian arm wrestling, rock lifting, barefoot racing and other traditional Polynesian games. Arrive by 9 a.m.…
A New Book For Hawai‘i-Keiki: “Kai Goes to the Farmers Market”
O‘ahu mom and writer Catherine Toth Fox gets kids excited about Hawai‘i-grown foods.