The animation is gone, but Disney's live-action version of this classic boy-meets-jungle story is a gorgeous makeover. Photo: Walt Disney Studio motion picturesWhen I first saw the dark, action-packed trailer for the new live-action The Jungle Book, my first thought was:…
You've heard the phrase “Like a kid in a candy store.” That's how we feel about the Bishop Museum's new exhibit all about treats. Sweet: A Tasty Journey opens Saturday, March 12 and takes people through the history and art…
What you'll see, study and play with at the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center's new exhibit. bento joy at "Hello from japan!" Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniWhat: “Hello from Japan!” exhibit Where: Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. Who: A family of…
Photo: NASA Lunar eclipses are cool. Meteor showers are fun. But both usually require staying up way past bedtime (which often results in cranky kids). Not so with next week's partial solar eclipse. The prime time to see it on…
When you were a kid, the idea of summer filled you with glee: no homework, sleeping in, staying up late. Now, as a parent, all you can think is, “What are the kids going to do for eight weeks?”Confronted…
Surprising wit, hilarious side characters and real-life lessons make Disney's latest film fun for parents and kids. But note: some scenes could scare young children. photo: walt disney animation studiosZootopia is a sprawling, highly evolved, multi-ecosystem metropolis where mammals—predators…
Editor's Note: This article was first published in 2014. Dates, times and workshop information have been updated for 2016. Guess where we're going today,” I announced to my kids in my best unnecessarily-overly-dramatic-mom-voice. They looked up at me uncertainly.…
Here's an alternative to building a treehouse in your backyard—grow a sunflower house instead!
Looking for your child's next school? Plan a campus visit with our roundup of private school Open Houses on Oahu. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Find out more about the unique programs at Hawaii's…
Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and even the LA Lakers and San Francisco Giants will take the field at Aloha Stadium. But the people you see donning the team jerseys may be smaller than…
Photo: Kelli Bullock On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, parents and their children spent the morning wading in the ocean, vacuuming, dusting, weeding and painting and had fun doing it. They were part of our first-ever HONOLULU Family Voluntee Day. More…
This holiday season, let your keiki be the sous chef. Vive la France!
You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2016 Cover Kids and runners up. 2016 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family in 2016. Runners Up Will have the opportunity to appear…
Courtesy: Malama MaunaluaThank you to all the families that participated in our inaugural Volunteer Day! Watch for signups for our 2017 event on honolulufamily.com starting December 1, 2016. On January 9, 2016 HONOLULU Family will hold its first…
Photos: Courtesy of Malama Maunalua Learning to receive is simple. Teaching your children to give can take a little longer—especially when they're completely focused on a never-ending wish list. There are food and toy drives, but kids rarely get to see…
