Winter 2012
Hawaii Chef Inspired, Kid-Approved Recipes
Imagine the benefits of having friends who cook gourmet fare for a living and everyday meals for their families? We asked three local chefs who are also daddies to each share a family-favorite dish. Fred DeAngelo, chef/owner, Ola Restaurant, Turtle…
8 Great Kid-Friendly Apps
Age-appropriate app recommendations for children 1 to 10 years old. Nowadays, kids are so tech savvy. Hand them your smartphone or iPad and they'll easily maneuver their way through options you never knew you had. With fun at their fingertips,…
Festive Party Fashions for Keiki
Help your little one to party like a tot star with festive, soirée-ready fashions loaded with swagger and shine. Photography: Karen DB Photography.Models: Alice Armijos, Emi Catanzariti, Alakai Moses and Jayson Osbun. Shopping Guide Adore, Kahala Mall, 737-0608. The Children's…
Book Recommendations for Winter 2012
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Reviewed by A. Kam Napier, editor, HONOLULU Magazine. Harriet M. Welsch, 11, carries a notebook with her everywhere she goes, filling it with brutally frank observations about her parents, her classmates and the people…
Chocolate Adventures on Oahu
Parents beware: Taking your family on this adventure will not only tempt chocolate consumption, but is likely to create lifelong chocolate aficionados, with a deep appreciation for homegrown Hawaii chocolate. “Sometimes,” my daughter has been known to say, “I wish…
Bugged Out. Gross!: Identifying and Treating Four Childhood Diseases
The Down and Dirty Facts About Four Easily Spread, Icky Childhood Diseases. Put your child with a group of kids and he or she will inevitably catch something that makes you squirm. The symptoms are usually worse than the ailment…
Finding His Voice: A Honolulu Family's Journey to a Bright Future
How one family's tough beginning charted a course that inspired passions and aspirations for a bright future. When my son's neurologist extended a hand of congratulations and told us that Kennedy wouldn't need his help anymore, my wife and I—surprised and…
Curiosity: Important Trait for Honolulu Children
Understanding this trait and why it is so important to your child's well being. We are born curious creatures, able to see new worlds and possibilities. We ask questions, are observant of new ideas and are bound for an adventurous life.…
Family Fun Activities in Honolulu
From singing princesses to swash-buckling knights, graceful ballerinas and realistic dinosaurs, celebrate festive holiday happenings for the entire family during the months of November and December.
Editor’s Page: What a Difference a Year Makes
Change is good. Last November, Island Family Magazine announced big plans to relaunch the publication under the HONOLULU Magazine brand. The goal was to evolve and strengthen the magazine so it could continue to be the best local resource for…
Top 30 College Choices
Which colleges are the most popular among Hawaii high school students? Which colleges are the most popular among Hawaii high school students?The list is interesting, according to a report published this year by Michael Weddington, a doctoral student at the…
Getting In: Navigating the Application Processes of Oahu’s Private Schools
Whether your child's academic path leads to private or public school, it's important to know what Hawaii schools look for when assessing children at different grade levels. The knowledge will help you prepare your child to do well in any school he or she…