Once Upon a Cloud, by Claire Keane 3 to 5 years The first book by the daughter of The Family Circus creator Bil Keane takes us on a charming journey through a magical world. Her enchanting illustrations reflect her time as…
The library is a regular stop for many of our HONOLULU families. This summer, things get even more exciting every time you check out a good book. The Hawaii State Public Library System’s popular Summer Reading Program offers not only little…
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Photo: Bishop Museum A new Gorgosaurus is about to arrive in Honolulu. She's 15-feet long, ready to roar and will soon be walking through the crowds at Bishop Museum's "Dinosaurs Unleashed" exhibit. The new dinosaur is actually a full-body costume…
Find the right fit for your child this summer in more than 70 programs, camps and more in our 2015 Summer Programs Guide. Welcome to Spring! Now let's talk about summer. It may sound too early, but summer program deadlines…
Spinach. Brussel sprouts. Cauliflower. Ice cream. Which of these can you get your child to eat without a dining room battle? Of course, even the pickiest eaters will happily dig into a bowl of ice cream. But can ice cream…
Your little ones are about to get a little star struck. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and more of their favorite, friendly friends are about to arrive in Hawaii. The Sesame Street crew has always made…
We love summer for the vacation time, longer days and bumper crops of seasonal fruit that we've been waiting for all year round. But the season also comes with a lot of opportunity for family fun that only happens once…
Too rainy for a campout? Make these fireside favorites in the kitchen with help from one of Hawai‘i’s top pastry chefs.
Smartphones, tablet and computers can all turn kids (and even parents) into digital zombies. But there are ways to turn tech time into quality family time. We ask the experts. As parents, we have a love/hate relationship with our family's…
Cinderella, the new live-action movie by Disney, opened last week. The beautifully-shot tale of Ella and her life with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters and her trip to the ball received good reviews. The HONOLULU Family team enjoyed it, especially…
Eating locally is a delicious way to support local farmers. This month, not only will it be easier to find locally sourced dishes, but you'll be helping to educate our keiki. The Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (HAF) has launched its second…
We pass a McDonalds on the way to and from school. Each March the kids notice the Shamrock Shake sign and ask if we can stop. I say, “Let's make our own and add chocolate chips!” We make healthy mint…
With nine films, seven live performances, golf and ukulele lessons and more, this one-day event is packed. We asked organizers for tips to navigating the big festival in West Oahu. Photo: Ko Olina Children's Film and Music Festival. Last year's…
A doughnut-bearing panda, a monster-saving student and a graphic book on speed top our editor's book picks this spring. Enter to win one to take home to your family! Please, Mr. Panda, by Steve Antony 3 to 5 years…
One day, Cassera and I were looking at photos of our family on my phone, when she asked me to “heart” a few of them. Then, on our way to the library, she asked me to hit “thumbs up” when…