There’s something special about a homemade Halloween costume. While quick and easy costumes from the store are…well, easy…they just simply cannot compare to a homemade costume. The key to making a Halloween costume is to let the kids in on the action. Let them help you come up with ideas,[Read more]
Creating Halloween Memories Traditions are fun and they create memories, and they also help you with the planning process. Traditions during Halloween are no different. Here are some easy ways to start Halloween traditions and help you with the planning. 1. Head to the dentist. Yup, the dentist. Halloween is[Read more]
Halloween isn’t only about trick or treating. You can make the Halloween fun last longer by hosting a costume party leading up to the holiday. Or, you can host a Halloween party in lieu of going trick or treating. Here are three great Halloween party themes to have fun with[Read more]
Hawaii Department of Health recommends “outbreak MMR dose” of mumps vaccine as statewide outbreak continues The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed 500 cases of mumps this year, including twelve (12) reports of complications from mumps infection (e.g., hearing loss, orchitis, etc.). To better arm the public against the[Read more]
The Pitfalls of Comparisons “You’re the only ‘you’ in world,” we assure our child, celebrating her individuality. And yet, almost every part of her life is assessed in comparison to others–her height and weight is plotted on a growth chart, her pediatrician educates us about “typical” development, her school test[Read more]
Calling all keiki! The Keokea Homestead Farm Lots Association invites you to participate in the First Annual Keiki Entrepreneur Fair. Come and sell your handmade items, crafts, art and more or showcase your musical talents and be added to our entertainment lineup. The event will take place on October 21,[Read more]
“And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling” (Shanti). Establishing bathtime rituals for your children helps them relax and prepare for bed. Aside from cleaning away the day’s germs, bathtime also provides a fun way to connect with your[Read more]
“Friendship that insists upon agreement on all things isn’t worth the name.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi We all have different upbringings, backgrounds, and insights to the world. So we can’t all agree all of the time. And disagreement can be good! It can teach us compromise, open our minds to a[Read more]
So your kids want to go online. They love that ipad and that iphone. Let’s face it, the next generation are being raised with tech, so let’s make sure they use it safely. For all kids, it’s good to put barriers on their ipad or on your phone that won’t[Read more]
The Kamehameha School K-12 Online Application for the 2018-2019 School Year is now available The application deadline for the 2018-2019 school year is September 30, 2017. Effective this year, no paper applications will be available. Kamehameha Schools is now using TADS and applications may only be submitted online. The Kipona[Read more]
People are always asking, “How do I get through labor?” They want to know about the latest fad that will magically make their labor effortless and easy. First, labor is hard work; that’s why it’s called labor. That doesn’t mean that it can’t still be an amazing experience. Luckily, getting[Read more]
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications for Tuition Assistance beginning September 11, 2017 through October 31, 2017. The Preschool Open Doors (POD) program will be accepting applications from families in need of child care assistance for preschool costs. Applications for the 2017-2018 POD year will be accepted September 11, 2017 through October 31, 2017. Applications must[Read more]