1. Give A Little Gift The Tooth Fairy leaves cash for 98% of the homes she visits. Although she’s famous for leaving money, she also likes to leave little surprises for little ones such as a new toothbrush or floss…
Photo: Christi Young Candy is big again. Really big. As much as we still love the classic gummy bears and chocolate bars, new dessert stops are offering even more photo-op-friendly treats. We took some eager keiki to try three new…
In our active community, there’s a 5K nearly every month of the year. The races create great opportunities both to set fitness goals and to give back to the community, since most are fundraisers for nonprofits. Here are some training…
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Theatre for Youth Home of the Brave What is it like to grow up as a child in a military family in Hawaii? Honolulu Theatre for Youthʻs created team spent two-and-a-half years visiting schools here and…
Five ways to protect kids on the streets, crosswalks and parking lots of O‘ahu.
Photo: Courtesy of Punahou SchoolPunahou Carnival malassadas Punahou Carnival Spin on rides, nosh on carnival food and shop to your heart’s content this weekend at the Punahou Carnival. In addition to the farmer’s market and white elephant sales, there will…
Photo: Battleship Missouri Memorial Living History Day at the Battleship Missouri Memorial Celebrate a double anniversary for the world's last battleship by spending a day on the Mighty Mo. Living History Day will commemorate the Battleship Missouri's 75th birthday—it was…
I never thought I would be a rookie parent. As the youngest children in the family, my husband and I had 10 nieces and nephews to practice on for years. Before I was pregnant I had already changed innumerable diapers,…
Photo: Getty Images Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” While discourse over Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, mastery of the Periodic Table, and engagement in…
This fun and festive event will get your keiki moving and grooving alongside you while raising money for Kaho‘omiki and the Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance. Keiki ages 3–10 years old can participate in a 500-meter dash. Family members of all ages…
Photo: NASA Ames Research Center/Brian DayThe total lunar eclipse of April 15, 2014. Meteor showers are always fun, but it usually means keeping the kids up past bedtime or dragging them out from under their covers way before sunrise. Thankfully,…
Photo: by Kristen Wong/Defense Visual Information Distribution ServiceThe Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Monday, Jan. 21, will end with a rally and activities at Kapiʻolani Park. Family Fit Fest Lace up your athletic shoes and hustle over to Kapolei…
How can I keep my child from major injuries while playing sports? Some parents and coaches put pressure on young children to focus on a single sport to attract college recruiters, compete at higher levels and earn scholarships. The majority…
Photo: Courtesy of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i Editor's Note: This blog was first published in 2018. But all the details and tips have been updated to reflect the 2019 festival. My daughters are going through holiday withdrawal. Sabrina,…
On Sunday, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi will host the New Year's ʻOhana Festival, a free cultural event for families. But you might want to hang onto your energetic little kids when visiting the gift shop, pictured here. New…
To learn about Japanese culture and festivals, kids can select videos from a touchscreen TV. What: Okage Sama De historical gallery in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai’i. Who: Two parents and their 8-year-old daughter. When: 90 minutes on a…