December 2010

December Kids' Club Giveaways

Become a  Kids' Club  member & win  these DVDs!   Mail in the entry form on page 34 of Island Family's December 2010 issue and be automatically entered to win great prizes each month as a Kids' Club member.

How Tutoring Supports Learning

There are many reasons children may need tutors. Teachers and counselors may recommend them because grades are declining, homework assignments seem increasingly difficult, tests may cause extreme anxiety, self-esteem may be dropping, there is a loss of interest in learning…

Bully-Proofing Your Child

Bully-Proof Your Child They lurk in neighborhoods, classrooms, on the playground and in locker rooms. They come in all shapes, sizes and both genders. There is one thing, however, bullies all have in common. They have an insatiable desire to…

Island Family Holidays

Whether bundled in a furry coat against the cold or slicing through a wave in board shorts, ‘tis the season to be merry and bright. Our Island palms and sandy shores are transformed with twinkling lights, Yuletide sounds, sweet treats…

School-Age Games

Getting Started Some kids will take as much active play as they can get, while others enjoy less. Whether it's at a birthday party or a day at the park or the beach, games are a great way to involve…

Creating Smiles that Last a Lifetime

Diamond Head Children's Dentistry is a gem of a dental practice tucked away at the base of Diamond Head, on Monsarrat. A visit to the child-friendly offices of Dr. Chris Yamada, D.D.S., will put any new patient or parent at…

News You Can Use

Adventures for the Ohana   Kualoa is celebrating its 25th year of offering activities to Hawaii's ohana with a special adventure package.The 25th-anniversary special package allows families to choose one water- and one land-based activity for $30 per person (a…