HONOLULU Family Classroom Treat: Easter Bunny Pops
Even youngest kids can help put together these sweet classroom or party treats.
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23 Moments You Know You're a Parent in Hawaiʻi
I never thought I would be a rookie parent. As the youngest children in the family, my husband and I had 10 nieces and nephews to practice on for years. Before I was pregnant I had already changed innumerable diapers,…
Keiki Snack: Veggies and Dip in Turkey Cups
Photo: David Croxford Place these healthy treats out on the table an hour or so before dinner. Little kids can help themselves to crunchy vegetables and tasty dip. Directions Cut a turkey head out of construction paper. Then let kids…
Halloween Events in Hawai‘i—2019
Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian Center We will be updating this list throughout October. Check back weekly to find the latest roundup of family-fun events. Updated: Oct. 22, 2019. Ongoing Events Sunday, Oct. 5 through Oct. 27 Fall Harvest Festival at…
We Tried It: T-Rex Planet/Jurassic Tour
Photos: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni Sept. 2018 Editor's Note: The animatronic dinosaur exhibit currently in Hawai‘i is called Jurassic Tour. However, the website reflects the same photos, descriptions and the contact information for the company is the same as T-Rex Planet.…
We Tried It: E-magine Fun! at Pearlridge Center
Photo: Christi YoungThe virtual reality roller coaster. Editorʻs Note: We last tried E-magine Fun in 2016 but the details have been updated for 2018. You may not remember the name “E-magine Fun,” but if you visited Pearlridge Center last summer,…
Education Cheat Sheet: Examining Technology and Learning
Photo: Thinkstock As parents, we’re all concerned about screen time. When your child’s daily homework shifts from pencil and paper to a computer and iPad, is it a good thing? Island Pacific Academy faculty and staff examine the issue. In…
Education Cheat Sheet: Service Learning
Photo: Tien EngaFamilies helped clear a lo‘i at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kanewai in Mānoa as part of the 2017 HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day. What is service learning? Punahou School's Dan Kinzer gives us a deeper look. In short, we'll…
Our Guide: Polynesian Cultural Center
Where: Polynesian Cultural Center, the 42-acre theme park in Lā‘ie that introduces visitors to the cultures of seven island nations of Polynesia. Who: Two adults and two 8-year-old girls. When: From 1 to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. Give yourselves at…
Inside Look: ESPN 1420 Sports Festival 2017
Photo: Courtesy ESPN 1420 Sports are taking over the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend. The 7th Annual ESPN 1420 Sports Festival offers keiki and adults the chance to try everything from basketball to soccer, pick up free samples and…
Hawai‘i Farmers Market Adventures: Spicy Grilled Pineapple
Photo: michele Aucello Editor's Note: This blog is the part of a series of mom-and-child pieces from Michele Aucello and her kids, Isabella, 12, and Luca, 10, as they try new ways to cook with produce found in their weekly…
Grow It Yourself: A Backyard Butterfly Garden in Honolulu
Four beautiful flowers that will draw butterflies to your backyard.
Our Guide: The Mom Made Market Hawaii 2017
Moms are about to take over Kakaako. The second Mom Made Market event in Hawaii brings together more than 50 local designers, jewelry makers and other small businesses largely run by local mothers for a weekend of shopping, networking and…
Our Guide: Spalding House
Photo: Lavonne Leong Editor's Note: In 2019, Spalding House was closed to the public and the historic building went on the market. If you are interested in visiting other museums, read Our Guides to Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum…
Our Guide: Kualoa Ranch
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Kualoa Ranch, a working cattle ranch and farm that offers ATV, horseback, zipline, land and boat tours in Windward O‘ahu. Who: Two families with five kids, ages 4 through 13. When: A holiday Monday, from early…
Education Cheat Sheet: The Question of Homework
Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: Do kids today know what dioramas are? When I was in school, I had to make at least two a year, creating little scenes out of cardboard and Play Doh for book reports, history lessons and almost…
Spotlight: Hawai‘i Young Sailors in National Competition
Photo: Hawaii Kai Boat Club Some Hawai‘i teenagers are kicking off their spring break with a national sailing competition. The O'pen BIC North American Un-Regatta runs from March 17 through March 19. Ten kids from the Hawai‘i Kai Boat Club…
We Tried It: The Machine Inside: Biomechanics
Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni What: The Machine Inside: Biomechanics exhibit which opened last weekend Where: Bishop Museum Who: Mom, Dad, 6-year-old and 4-year-old boys. When: Friday evening during the museum’s member’s preview night My 6-year-old is always asking questions about how…
6 Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Theodore Geisel, the man we all know as Dr. Seuss, would have turned 113 on March 2, 2017. The birthday of one of the most beloved and prolific children's authors (45 children's titles and counting, see below) has become a…
We Tried It: Keiki Afternoon Tea Party at the Moana Surfrider
Our satisfied party. Photos: Cathy Cruz-George Have you ever wondered how your children would fare at a fancy establishment? You know, a five-star venue where cloth napkins must remain across little laps (and not on heads like origami hats). Being…
Education Cheat Sheet: Project-Based Learning
Photo: Thinkstock Editor's Note: When I was in school, learning was largely about the destination. Could I get the correct answer by traveling the correct path? For our kids, the journey has become an essential part of the process. As…
Inside Look: 2017 Jersey Fun Run
This weekend the Cowboys are coming to Hawaii. So are the Raiders, Seahawks, the Patriots and other NFL teams. All will be represented by fans on the field at Aloha Stadium for the third Jersey Fun Run. This family-friendly event,…
Education Cheat Sheet: STEM vs. STEAM
What adding a single letter means for the big education trend, STEM.
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