2013 Party Planning Guide
Photos: Karen DB Photography From food to entertainment to great locations beyond your backyard, here is a closer look at the special services offered by some of our advertisers to make your next party planning easier.
8 Steps to Raising a Well-Rounded Child
A well-rounded child is one who thinks for him- or herself, who is secure in his or her decisions and has a developing sense of who he or she is and where he or she fits in the world.…
Parent to Parent: Our Own Private Today
Applying to kindergarten made us worry about our tomorrows, ruining our todays.
A Geocoaching Family Adventure in Honolulu
Slightly spoiled by a lifetime on gorgeous Hawaii hiking trails, my children sometimes think my suggested Sunday family hikes sound “soooo boring, Mom.” Recently, after hearing about a friend's geocaching adventure, I looked up geocaching on the internet and…
Good Food, Good Times
Photography by Karen DB Photography Healthy “Caramel” Dip with Apples Ingredients:1 cup raw cashews1 cup pitted medjool dates1/4 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons vanillaA pinch of sea saltWater used for soaking datesDirections:1. Soak the cashews in water for 2…
Good Reads: October 2013
Maka the Magic Maker by Shannon Scott, illustrated by Holly BraffetAges 5 to 8Reviewed by Honolulu Family reader Will F. and her 7-year-old son, Fynn, of Salt Lake. What do you get when you combine a good storyline, wonderful illustrations…
Editor’s Page: Fun Times
For fun, I did a few unofficial calculations. A typical two-kid household hosts an average of 36 “kid-friendly” parties in a lifetime. Three will be extra-special events celebrating a baby's first year, a teenager's sweet 16 and a you're-off-to-college graduation…
Good Reads: October 2013
Awesome books for keiki from preschool through 8th grade plus a little something for mom and dad. Some titles are available in eformats. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can…
Good Reads: August 2013
Great reads for keiki from preschool through 8th grade plus a little something for mom and dad. Some titles are available in eformats. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can…
Prepping Your Garden for Winter and Spring
You may have noticed that I haven't blogged about gardening lately, that's because earlier this year our home garden was struggling to grow the vegetables it so easily produced a year ago. Bugs and slugs invaded, and in lieu of…
Boys vs. Girls: Do boys and girls learn differently?
When Tracy Kimura's 8-year-old twins, John and Sophia, study at home, "they completely play out the differences in learning styles between boys and girls," says Kimura, director of counseling for grades nine to 12 at Iolani School. (The twins…
The Kid Whisperer
I used to be a regular viewer of “The Dog Whisperer”—until I got a dog. Don't get me wrong, I still think the show's star, Cesar Millan, has a near-supernatural ability to communicate with animals. However, no matter what…