Although summer may mean fun in the sun, it can also come with health woes if you are not cautious. “It is important for kids to stay hydrated especially in the hot summer months, because you lose fluids through sweating, breathing and going to the bathroom,” said Lisa Matsunaga, dietician.[Read more]
Safety & Security– Kids need to have a secure foundation of consistency in where they live, the primary people in their lives and in daily routines. Safety is also created from both love and boundaries from primary caregivers, which sets the stage for your child’s availability to learn new skills.[Read more]
There are many, many families with children whose parents have divorced, live in separate homes and have divided up parenting responsibilities. There is the book, Mom’s House, Dad’s House, by Isolina Ricci, Ph.D., which discusses how to set up two separate but equal homes. I think about the purple family[Read more]
The Keiki Playhouse 268-7267 www.thekeikiplayhouse.com 427 Ala Makani St, Unit 101, Kahului From June 5th – August 1st we will be open from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM on weekends. Independence Day July 4th 20% off admission all day! Kula Country Farms[Read more]
By Jessica Gleason, Bookmobile Librarian, Wailuku Public Library “The fire of literacy is created by the emotional sparks between a child, a book, and the person reading.” ~ Mem Fox, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever Talking, singing, playing and reading out loud[Read more]
Nurture your child with the love of reading by attending a free storytime session! Wailuku Public Library 251 South High St 808-243-5766 Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Kahului Public Library 90 School St 808-873-3097 Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Hana Public School & Library 4111 Hana Hwy 808-248-4848[Read more]
Top Free Things To Do In Maui Nakalele Blowhole Witness a spectacular water show at the Nakalele Blowhole, a natural geyser at the island’s northwestern coast. This phenomenon is caused by the ocean forcing seawater up through large underwater lava tubes. High tide and high surf combine to cause an[Read more]
These are refreshing summer sandwiches. Perfect for lunch or dinner! 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped[Read more]
Dream Imua is modeled after national wish-fulfilling programs for children. The program provides a dream day to children between the ages of 4 and 16 who face a crisis of any nature: abuse, neglect, homelessness, medical or psychological issues, personal loss or family difficulties. Qualified social services programs and professionals[Read more]
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Hawaii (RMHC-Hawaii) is marking three decades of assisting families with seriously ill children from the neighbor islands and throughout the Pacific Rim who must travel to Oahu for treatments. The anniversary celebration includes a special show on Saturday, June 24 from 11am to 2pm at[Read more]
