We Tried It: Nā Kama Kai Ocean Clinic
Would your keiki like to stand up paddle and ride in a canoe? See our tips for this free, monthly event.
Best of HONOLULU Family 2017: Eat
Photo: David Croxford Best Store for Locally Made Snacks Readers’ Pick Wholesale Unlimited More than 50 years ago, Betty Nagamoto Honma started selling beef jerky wholesale out of the trunk of her car. Now, her snack shops offer kids more…
Inside Look: ESPN 1420 Sports Festival 2017
Photo: Courtesy ESPN 1420 Sports are taking over the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend. The 7th Annual ESPN 1420 Sports Festival offers keiki and adults the chance to try everything from basketball to soccer, pick up free samples and…
Money Matters: How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay?
Photo: ThinkStock When your child lost his or her first tooth, did you wonder what the Tooth Fairy would pay? Did you Google it or later worry that the fairy had given too much or too little? Our oldest son…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2017: Learn/Services
LEARN Best Date Night Coding Class Editors’ Pick Computational Thinkers Ask your kids. Coding is cool. At this Kāhala studio, little thinkers as young as 3 can learn not only that, but how to use computers and algorithms to do…
Education Cheat Sheet: The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education
Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: I may have trouble remembering what I ate for lunch (some times), or what floor of the parking garage my car is on (daily). But my recollections of my childhood are crystal clear. That is, I…
We Tried It: Coral Crater Adventure Park
Our tips for zip lining, climbing and free-falling with keiki as young as 6 years old.
Money Matters: Boost Your Keiki’s Financial Abilities With a Bank Account
Photo: ThinkStock Where do your keiki keep their money? Our house has accumulated two traditional piggy banks and several others in shapes including a London bus, dinosaur, space station and two kid-painted airstream caravans. I’m realizing it’s about time to…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2017: Party
Photos: Karen DB Photography Best Party Entertainment Readers’ Pick Dave & Buster’s It’s already a favorite for kids (and parents) of all ages, but one thing we love about Dave & Buster’s is its early-entry option. For an additional fee,…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2017: Play
Photos: Karen DB Photography Best Movie Theater for Families Readers’ Pick Regal Kapolei Commons 12 Regal Theatres’ newest location not only offers recliners that our kid models wanted to stay in all day, but enough leg room so that mid-movie…
7 Tips for Planning the Best Summer From 7 Award-Winning O‘ahu Teachers
Ah, summer. For kids, it's the most anticipated time of the year. For parents? Not so much. If you're looking at your summer with a touch of anxiety—for whatever reason—we're right there with you. There are a lot of hours…
Keiki in the Kitchen: 4 DIY Ice Pops
Four quick frozen treats that will make you the coolest parent on the block.
Out & About: 5 Things to Do in Summer 2017
MAY 26 (Start Date) 50th State Fair Find your Fun Pass. The biggest fair of the year will deliver free shows and the ever-popular E.K. Fernandez rides, midway and carnival food. This year, the lineup of entertainment includes the Anastasini Circus,…
Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 11 Tips and Tricks for Your Garden
Learn how to keep pests away from your vegetables, stop birds from eating your strawberries and which secret ingredient makes tomatoes sweet.
Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 13 Tips and Tricks for Your Home
Learn how to stop doors from slamming, detangle doll hair, organize LEGO and slip a duvet cover on in seconds.
Our Family Guide: The Honolulu Zoo
Kids rarely tire of the Honolulu Zoo, where visits never are the same.