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]
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]
Summer is a great time to give children a break from their long school days – to have fun with friends and to rest. But, learning doesn’t have to stop. Do you know that most students lose about 2 months of grade-level equivalency in math over the summer because the[Read more]
They just may be the most important holidays of the year—Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Okay, so Halloween or Christmas may take the lead with the kids, but celebrating mom and dad is important. When kids are small, gift buying is often left to the adults. Below are some great[Read more]
Haole Rot, or as they call it in the medical field Tinea Versicolor, is a common skin fungal infection. It affects all ages and develops from sweat mixing with an overgrowth of yeast on the skin’s surface. Haole rot is usually more noticeable with sun exposure as all areas of[Read more]
Here’s a fun activity for the kids to try at home in between jaunts to the sand. School may be out and days may be spent mostly at the beach but that’s no reason why you can bring the beach home with a little craft time. Kids love to play[Read more]
Father’s Day is a great opportunity for keiki to spend some quality time with dad. This Father’s Day, put down the phone, leave work for another time, and focus on family. Make lasting memories with these fun Father’s Day ideas! Camping For the outdoorsy dad, head over to the Hosmer[Read more]
Holoholo Bookmobile Unveils Summer 2017 Route Schedule Did you know the Holoholo Bookmobile’s Summer 2017 Route Schedule includes stops at Community Centers in Haʻikū, Kula, and Pukalani? Four new locations have been added to the schedule: Lokenani Hale, Roselani Place, Boys & Girls Club Central, and Holy Innocents Preschool. The[Read more]