Aloha! Many of us are now settling into homeschooling with our kids and we hope these resources can help. Online Education It’s Week 2: Koʻa (coral) of Maui Ocean Center’s Ocean Education Classroom. In this week’s episode, join Cultural Advisor Dane Maxwell as he teaches us the word kuleana and[Read more]
“Lessons learned early and often stay with a child for life.” – Dr. Maria Montessori Create a peaceful ritual in the morning for waking up and in the evening before going to bed. If a child has a peaceful entry into her day, and a peaceful ending to her day,[Read more]
If you run out of ideas, gather up what you can find at home and then have your little one come up with creative ideas to use them. You will be surprised by the things they invent. Some boredom breakers: 1. Make a birdhouse out of a milk carton. 2.[Read more]
Mayor Victorino and his Complete Count Committee released a second video today to kick off the 2020 Census and encourage all Maui County residents to help our County get the maximum federal dollars possible. The Complete Count Committee reminds residents that everyone counts – including keiki born on or before today,[Read more]
The upcountry dance studio Alexander Academy of Performing Arts (AAPA) is offering dance classes online for students of all ages to continue – or begin! – their dance education safely in the era of social distancing. In line with AAPA’s affordable tuition philosophy, the online classes cost just $9 a[Read more]
Wednesday, March 25th marked the start of the “Stay at Home” order made by Mayor Victorino which will run until April 30th. A 14-day quarantine for all arrivals also began and school closures were extended to April 30th. As we hunker down in our homes for the safety of our[Read more]
Sprucing up your home environment doesn’t have to cost much money and time. With a few simple updates, you can give your house a makeover that will inspire your neighbors. Front Door Sprucing up your front door area can be quick and easy. Paint the front door, add potted flowers,[Read more]
Turning up the music and dancing with your kid can be more than fun. The impact on your kid’s development can be big and far-reaching. Read on to find out why shaking your booty with your child is a must! Music increases a toddler’s sensory development.Music aids a child’s sensory[Read more]
Processing our emotions through writing offers a simple exercise anyone can do, at any time, simply by picking up a pen or typing away on a device. The Artists’ Way author Julia Cameron created the idea of “morning pages”—a daily practice of producing three, longhand pages of stream of consciousness[Read more]
Free ocean-themed activities offered as relief amid coronavirus impacts Despite closing to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Maui’s top attraction and world-class Aquarium will continue to share the beauty and wonder of Hawai‘i’s marine life through its new Ocean Education Classroom. Recognizing the impacts of school closures and[Read more]
What a year this week has been! As we shelter in place, we wanted to share some news and the ways we’re adapting and helping one another in this new world. Share Your Story Please reach out to us at info@mauifamilymagazine.com with your personal stories about how this crisis is[Read more]
Need ideas to keep your little ones happy and engaged at home? Download this printable and hang up for inspiration.
Spring Time means caterpillars and butterflies and the sun setting a little more to the right around here. It’s also a great time to do projects around the house with the keiki. Here are three fun projects and outtings to get the whole family into the spirit of Spring! Make[Read more]
Spring Cleaning Spring to it! Follow these easy breezy to-dos to get started on your spring cleaning. Move the furniture. Even if you put it all right back, move it, and clean under it, behind it and all around it. Then find a new spot for it or move it[Read more]
Every Third Weekend of the Month • Makawao Christina Ricchi, LMT CD will be hosting a Low-Cost Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Clinic for Babies & Children in Makawao every 3rd weekend of the month. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy supports integration through deep listening to the body, empathy, and very gentle touch. When infants[Read more]
Spring break has arrived across the state and the Hawai’i Department of Health has issued guidelines for families to protect themselves against COVID-19 infection. “We know that traditionally spring break is a time when families go on trips or spend more time at the malls, theaters, restaurants, and other places[Read more]
