Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 22 Cooking Tips and Tricks to Try at Home
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The Making of a Super Kid: 15 Fab Foods to Build Strong Minds and Bodies
For busy parents, whipping up three nutrient-packed, wholesome meals per day, plus healthy snacks, can sometimes feel downright impossible. “Here in Hawaii, many families get home late because parents may spend hours commuting each day or work more than…
Tips for making healthy kids' meals
Kathy's Simple Handroll “My kids enjoy this easy-to-prepare snack,” says nutritionist Kathy Price, R.D. Note: Amount and proportions can be adjusted to suit individual taste. Ingredients: • Cooked rice “I use Gen Ji Mai rice, which is a lightly polished…
Food, Glorious Food, and Fun in Honolulu!
Photography by Karen DB Photography When was the last time your kids were excited about going grocery shopping? It is not easy picking out fresh fruit while comforting a hungry, fussy toddler. Goldfish or Cheerios might tide them over, but…
A Guide to Setting Healthy Family Goals
by Anne Kolker, M.S. Registered Dietitian A Guide to Setting Healthy Family Goals Setting family goals means helping your child set healthy goals, too. This is a great opportunity to help kids learn the importance of healthier food choices and…
How to Create Lasting Family Holiday Traditions
by Carol Gioia Customs and traditions give special meaning to the holidays. Events that family members can look forward to year after year add a deeper dimension to the holidays, strengthen the family bond and create lasting memories.Some traditions are…
Bento Lunch Boxes Promote Healthy Eating
PlanetBox Lunch Boxes When it comes to healthy eating, kids are no different than their parents. They crave variety, and they eat with their eyes before they eat with their stomachs. Give them a head start by packing a home…
Top 5 Smart-Phone Apps for Parents
1. Remember the Milk Consolidate your tasks and manage them from anywhere. You can share your tasks with others and keep them on track with your schedule. Remember the Milk syncs with Google Calendar and also allows you to…
Yummy Bentos Made Easy
Kennedy and Payton Like most parents, I want my children to eat well and be healthy, so when my daughter Kennedy began eating solid food, I fed her lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When she was ready for…
3-2-1 ... Happy New You!
According to registered dietitian Tara Gidus, also known as the Diet Diva, “Prime weight-loss season is upon us, and the need for realistic, achievable and tasty ways to make healthy lifestyle changes is as important as ever.” Help yourself to…
News You Can Use
Sour JacksPucker Up for a Sweet (and Sour) Chance to Win Everyone loves to win, but how about having some fun in the process? With that in mind, Sour Jacks®, the mouth-puckering sour and sweet chewy candy brand, launches the…
Good Health in Your 20s, 30s and 40s+
Good Health in Your 20s, 30s and 40s+ A typical morning for Mom/Dad:Wake up at 5 a.m., get snacks and lunches packed, prep homework folders and backpacks, fix breakfast for the family, feed the dogs, shower, get ready, wake the…
Go Pho It!
Craving something warm, hearty, packed with flavor and good foryour health? Grab the family and head over to the new Pho Vietnam in Kapolei for a “good for you” tasty meal even the keiki will enjoy. Owners and sister-in-laws Sylvia…
Four Steps to Healthy Family Meals
Weight Watchers Eat! Move! Play! A Parent's Guide for Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (Wiley Publishing, March 2010) is designed to help the whole family develop a positive relationship with their own bodies, a taste for nutritious foods and a love…
Managing Food Allergies at School
Food allergies can be life threatening. Accidental exposure to foods to which students are allergic can be reduced if schools work with students, parents and physicians to minimize risks and provide a safe educational environment. Family's Responsibilities • Notify the…