Why Do Smart Parents Do The Same Dumb Things?
That’s the question local clinical psychologist Rosalie Tatsuguchi asks in her book.
Best of Honolulu 2019: The Best of Fitness and Outdoor on O‘ahu
The 9 editorial and reader picks for the best ways to get out and active.
Good Reads: 7 New Books to Read in Fall 2019
Kiri, 4 Thunder Trucks by Cheryl Klein and Katy Beebe Photos: Aaron K. Yoshino “This book is about construction trucks making storms with thunder, lightning and rain. It’s my favorite book because it is cool! I have a lot of…
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: How Can Kūpuna Keep Up With Keiki?
From astronomy to tech, here’s how older family members can stay young-at-heart.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 29, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Chinese Jaycees/Edmar Castillo PhotographyThis is the 66th year for the Healthy Baby Contest. Okinawan Festival The world’s largest festival of Okinawan culture happens this weekend at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There’s so much to see and…
A STEM Center Just For Girls In Hawaiʻi?
Photo: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi A brand-new campus is under construction on Oʻahu—and its mission is to inspire girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and math, which we all know as STEM. The facility, called the Girl Scouts STEM Center for…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2019: Services
Best Place to Customize Your Wheels Editors’ Pick BIKEFACTORY Hawai‘i Photo: Leah Friel You can buy keiki bikes and helmets (such as these) from BIKEFACTORY Hawaiʻi. The store also provides maintenance and repairs. What happens when your child realizes…
Nominate Great Volunteers: HONOLULU Magazine’s Ola Pono Awards
Photo: Tien EngaFamilies helped clear a lo‘i at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kanewai in Mānoa as part of the 2017 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day. Do you know someone who consistently finds way to give back to his or her community? It…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 22, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Nichiren Mission of HawaiʻiOne of the last bon dances of the summer season takes place this weekend at Nichiren Mission of Hawaiʻi. Rhea Lana’s Twice a year, Rhea Lana's comes to Honolulu to host a consignment sale…
Education Cheat Sheet: The Power of Play
Don’t put off playtime! Here is why we should all take it seriously for our kids.
Back-to-School Safety on the Streets of O‘ahu
Take the pedestrian pledge, download coloring books for kids and talk with your family about traffic safety.
Keiki in the Kitchen: 5 Easy School Lunches You Can Make in a Snap
Prepare one week of school lunches in less than three hours.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 15, 2019
Made in Hawaiʻi Festival Everything from children’s clothing to dog treats can be found this weekend at the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival, a three-day showcase of products that are assembled, made or produced in the Islands. In addition to the…
Where Is Hawai‘i's New Bookmobile?
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi LiteracyThe inside of the Bookmobile, where kids can borrow reading materials, play on tablets and spend time with peers. A brand-new Bookmobile is now rolling across the island of Oʻahu to help more kids develop a love…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2019: Party
Best Way to Ramp Up Little Keiki Editors’ Pick Keiki Climbers Photo: Karen DB Photography Owner Jenna Soderman is a former gymnast, gymnastics coach and elementary school teacher, which means she knows well that little keiki naturally want to climb,…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Aug. 8, 2019
Photo: Courtesy of Korean Festival HawaiiA contest to see who can eat the most jajamyeon (black bean noodles) at the Korean Festival Hawaiʻi. Korean Festival Hawaiʻi After a one-year hiatus, the Korean Festival has come back! This time, it’s at…