Make It: Healthy Shamrock Shake
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…
Our Guide: 11 Tips for the Ko Olina Children's Film & Music Festival
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…
Good Reads: 10 Books Your Kids Will Love
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…
Editor’s Page: Technically Speaking
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…
Crafts for Honolulu Families: A Science-Theme Party
Colorful candy, sweet experiments and dry ice create a formula for fun.
Make It: Drive-In Movie Theatre Party Popcorn
Dress up movie night popcorn with savory and sweet shake-on seasonings. Don't forget the li hing mui powder and kakimochi! Cheesy Garlic From marthastewart.com Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme…
Make It Yourself: Try This Under the Sea-Themed Party for Your Kid’s Next Birthday Bash
You’ll definitely get some bites when you put out these tasty ocean-inspired treats.
Good Reads: February 2015
Preschool A Book of Babiesby Il Sung NaSpring brings the birth of baby animals including ducklings, zebras, kangaroos, seahorses, polar bears and more. A father duck observers that some are only children, many have children, but all settle down at…
We Tried It: Art Explorium's Kids' Workshops
Who: 2 eight-year-old girls. What: The Art Explorium's artist-led kids' workshops. When: An hour-and-a-half on a Sunday afternoon. In the past year or so, the Art Explorium in Kaimukī, a young nonprofit founded on the idea that art can be made…
Make It With the Family: Valentine’s Day Play Dough
Surprise your child with a new batch of glittery, scented play dough.
Honolulu Parent to Parent: The Family that Posts Together ...
A parent’s welcome to the world of social media.
Good Reads: January 2015
Preschool Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman When they break their mother's treasured blue shell, three bears set off on a sailing adventure none of the bears expected. Kindergarten The Mermaid and the Shoe by K.G. Campbell…
Keiki Parkour at Precision Parkour
In my work life, I think a lot about the importance of taking smart risks, getting back up when you fall down, and creating an environment where goals can be set and challenges tackled with persistence and positivity. And…
Parent to Parent: Lessons in Giving
December isn’t the only month we should be landing a hand.
2015 Cover Kids Winners
You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2015 Cover Kids and runners up. 2015 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family in 2015. Runners Up Will have the opportunity…