Photo: Karen DB PhotographyZombies, slush floats and other ways we’re marking the end of summer. Summer is over and I feel like a zombie, literally. It was a busy time, for sure, but the reason I'm a bit undead is…
Hawaii Theatre Photo: Kaveh KardanIt takes up to seven people to operate Tutuwahine, a large whale puppet in the upcoming play, Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe, at the Hawaii Theatre. But, after a few minutes, you…
When couples walk into Malia Cabral's family counseling office in Kapolei, she often notices two things: both parents have demanding careers, and both are exhausted from raising children. “Some of my clients are overwhelmed,” Cabral says. “It becomes like…
HONOLULU Family's first ever Holiday Toy Test will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Read more details here. Official Rules: 1. One entry per person. 2. Duplicate entries will be deleted. 3. Entries must be submitted by…
It's just a few months until those letters to Santa begin. So how do you know which toys your kids will love for more than just one day? This year, HONOLULU Family is holding our first ever Holiday Toy Test! …
Photos: Karen DB Photography 1. The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop and Kurt Wiese Five Chinese brothers use their special skills to stay alive. I like that the brothers lived happily ever after with their mommy. I like…
Once upon a tide, two friends embarked upon an epic journey that went from sea to shining sea. They went with the flow from one wave to the next, sometimes clownfishing around, and sometimes feeling naturally blue. Through it all,…
Preschool Time Out for Sophie by Rosemary Wells After Sophie “eats” dinner (it lands on the floor) and “helps” Dad fold laundry (which also ends up on the floor), it's time for a time-out. She wants a story, but when…
Honolulu Theatre for Youth Photo: Brad GodaIt's always exciting the day your little one actually sits through an entire movie (I'm still waiting). But live theatre offers a whole new experience for entertainment. The energy of an orchestra and a…
Mark your calendar! Here are some of our picks for family fun this fall, including a round-up of Halloween events. Family Night Waikiki Aquarium ALL AGESFriday, Aug. 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Animal Superheroes is the theme of the Waikiki Aquarium's…
The day I discovered my Emmy Award had been repurposed into the family's fairy wand holder, I knew my life had changed. Actually, I've been having these “aha” moments ever since I walked away from 10 years in television news…
Official Contest Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 1. ELIGIBILITY: HONOLULU Family Magazine 2016 Cover Kids Search (the “Contest”) is open only to Oahu residents, between one (1) to twelve (12) years of age at time of entry. Parents/guardians will need photo…
Make the most of summer fruit with this fresh salad.
Preschool Picnic by John Burningham What is better on a bright summer day than a picnic? Sheep, Pig and Duck join the Boy and Girl until a bull interrupts. The animals each manage to lose something, so it's up to…
Photography: David Croxford For decades, the ‘Aiea Public Library seemed like a hidden secret. Although about 2,000 people walked through every week, newcomers looking for the branch often missed the 1964 building that was not visible from the street. That…