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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…
A Parent’s Guide to Planning the Best Summer 2015
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…
Ice Cream That You Can Say “Yes” To
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…
Sesame Street Live: Let's Dance!
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…
VIDEO: HONOLULU Family Editor Shares Upcoming Family Activities
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…
Keiki in the Kitchen: Making S’mores from Scratch with Michelle Karr-Ueoka’s Recipe
Too rainy for a campout? Make these fireside favorites in the kitchen with help from one of Hawai‘i’s top pastry chefs.
Can Technology Bring Your Family Closer?
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…
We Tried It: HONOLULU Family readers review Cinderella
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…
Eat Local and Support Our Keiki
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…
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.