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…
Take a leisurely ride on O‘ahu's only historic functioning railroad and get some ice cream on the way.
Photo: Courtesy of Michelle Saoit No question, the illuminating flowers that popped up in new Victoria Ward park are cool. "Light Garden, a 1,000-Year Bloom" features more than 2,300 3D flower sculptures that pulse with LED lights in time to…
Volunteers pulled out invasive algae from a bay, worked in a lo‘i, helped out on an organic farm, cleaned up a youth theater and cleared weeds, invasive plants and debris from a botanical garden at our fourth parent-child volunteer day on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.
Come to The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawai‘i’s Open House on Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and discover what the center has to offer and how it can help you achieve your goals. Dive into the Aquatic Center equipped…
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Who runs the world? GIRLS! So, on March 3 show the MVG’s (most valuable girls) in your life how special they are with something sweet and nice—just like them! (Clockwise from left) Herschel Supply Company pencil…
These melt-in-your-mouth treats could spark a snowball fight! Scoop cookies into pails for a classroom snack or a fun party favor.
Photo: Courtesy of Hawaiʻi BowlThe Hawaiʻi Bowl on Dec. 22 marks the first time in more than a decade that the event will not take place on Christmas Eve. Holiday Food Drive Encourage your family and neighbors to donate to the Hawaiʻi Food…