HONOLULU Family - November 2010

10 Tips for Becoming a Better Parent

Love UnconditionallyParenting is an exciting journey. As well-meaning parents, we want the very best for our children. In striving to achieve our goals to be better parents, we are often driven to teach our children a multitude of things. However,…

Nurturing Independence

By providing the right amount of support and challenge, you can nurture children's drive toward self-reliance. Ages & Stages0 to 2 years old During the first year, it's important to follow babies' cues and develop a schedule around their individual…

Turkey Favor

A fun turkey project your keiki can make and give as a Thanksgiving present   Turkey Favor The holidays are just around the corner. Here is a fun turkey favor project that you can do with your keiki. Your keiki…

Ask a Dentist

  Why do pediatric dentists prefer parents to stay in the waiting room? It is not a wholesale policy; however, if a parent is asked to wait outside, it is to allow the child and dentist to develop a one-on-one…

News You Can Use

Fashion With a Cause Manila Extract Hawaii's fashionable coffee bags help children's charitiesTanya Mariano Kearns is helping children's charities with her fashionable eco-friendly bags. She's donating a portion of the proceeds from her company, Manila Extract. “Manila Extract was created…

Take a Moment

Being thankful for what we have is all too often taken for granted.   Helen and her girls The Thanksgiving holiday gives us pause to reflect, to remember what is most important to us. Topping the list are health, family…