Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail10th ANNUAL WATER CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST and3rd ANNUAL SOURCE WATER PROTECTION VIDEO CONTEST Deadline to submit entries: March 15, 2019 The Department of Water Supply began its Water Conservation Poster Contest in 2009 as part of the National Drinking Water Week celebration. For almost a decade, the department[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailFresh, Sweet, Local Give your kids a lesson in where their food comes from by going strawberry picking at Kula Country Farms. The annual Strawberry U-pick patch opens each spring for individuals, families, and groups to experience fresh from the vine strawberries. Bring your ohana for a fun day[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailHawaii Youth SymphonyCastle Theater Monday, February 18, 2019 – 4:00 PM With special guest, Raiatea Helm Music is an extraordinary discipline with the power to challenge the mind, nurture the soul, and open doorways to a new world of opportunities. Children who make music embody commitment, discipline, teamwork, and[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailMaui’s Holoholo Bookmobile Adds Stop in Lahaina Did you know the Holoholo Bookmobile’s Spring & Summer 2019 Route Schedule includes stops at Community Centers in Haʻikū and Pukalani? The schedule also includes a public stop in Kihei and a newly added location: Lahaina Cannery Mall. The bookmobile will park at the Lahaina Cannery Mall[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailValentine’s Day Traditions For many of us Valentine’s Day brings up memories of tiny cards, candy hearts, roses and maybe some chocolate. Those are staples on what is known as the day of love. However, if you are looking to create some new traditions and family time around the[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailProblems are known to have answers and if we look at all the elements, grading them for pros and cons, we assume we’ll come to a logical and analytical solution. So goes the thought of the left brain. The right brain takes a different approach. It looks at the[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBy KIEGAN BLAKE, O.T. Ahhh… the balance of giving your children choice while also providing a sense of order. Creating “boundaries” are critical for setting a sense of safety and security for your child. Boundaries provide predictability, consistency and contingency, which are the fence posts of their secure perimeter. [Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailIMPORTANT: ARTICLE CORRECTION Myth: Breastfeeding is easy and everyone can do it. Fact: While breastfeeding is a mother’s natural way of nourishing her baby, it isn’t as easy for some mothers and it doesn’t always work as planned. This is why there are lactation specialists who can help in[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Five Fun Things To Do With Your Toddler 1. Create a color scavenger hunt. Hand your toddler a pillowcase or anything to hold their found treasures and send them on a scavenger hunt to find things around the house that are of a certain color. Run through the[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailTIPS FOR KEEPING CHILDREN’S EYES HEALTHY By Dr. Colleen Ichiyama-Kong We do everything with our eyes on a daily basis. Our eyes are the windows to our world. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s eyes healthy: TiP #1: Get annual eye exams. If your child has not[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail If you have a daydreamer in your family, count yourself lucky! Daydreamers are able to tune out noise and hang in their own personal space for as long as they are allowed. This is a talent in today’s busy, media-centric world. However, in social situations such as school,[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Perhaps a better way to talk about positive discipline is how to create the behavior patterns you want using positive strategies. Developmentally, your child is wired to please you, and you want to use your positive, connected relationship to help create trust as a basis for shaping your[Read more]
