Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailMālama ʻāina, one diaper at a time! Like most expecting parents, there are many questions and decisions to make before a baby is born – doctor or mid-wife; hospital or home birth; the right stroller and car seat; bottle or breastfeed and diapering. The Hard Facts Just for[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailQueen Ka’ahumanu Center and Maui Family Magazine present the 3rd Annual Maui Baby Expo at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center on Saturday, September 28 from 10am to 1pm. Join us for the island’s largest Keiki Crawling Contest, stroll the Maui Keiki Resource Fair and much more! All members of the family[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailAs a sleep-deprived parent of an infant, you might have been thankful when your baby found his thumb and learned to soothe himself. But now that he’s older, you’re finding it a frustratingly stubborn habit. Never fear. We’ve gathered four ideas from moms who have convinced their child to[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBy Lisa Kimura One of the most fun “firsts” is baby’s first food. Messy and photo-worthy, it’s always a memorable experience, whether baby enjoyed it or not! The first question many parents ask is when to introduce solids to their little one. While it’s fun to start exploring with[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailSummer Learning Fun on Maui! Summer on Maui is even more “kick-back” than the rest of the year. But our kids’ minds are still growing at a New York City pace! Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot of fancy gadgets or expensive learning programs to maximize our kids’ learning[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailFor many families, with summer comes summer camps. While these camps can help you keep your children safe and engaged during the months off of school, there is also room to let the kids run without a schedule. According to Dr. Alvin Rosenfeld, a psychiatrist on the faculty of Harvard[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Beating the Sick Day Blues When the coughs and sniffles have a hold of your child it can be hard to keep them from getting bored while getting better. Here are some ways to help your little one get over the flu bug and maybe even crack a[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…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailIf you have a new baby during the holidays, you may be torn between keeping traditions and catching up on some much needed sleep. As you prepare for the holidays with a new baby, these tips may help alleviate unnecessary pressure from your life, allowing you to still enjoy[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailBaby blues occurs in 70% of all new mothers within the third or fourth day after birth. Symptoms include crying for no reason, irritability, restlessness and anxiety. Postpartum Depression is different and more debilitating, occurring in 1 out of 10 mothers. The onset of symptoms usually begin days after[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailYou’ve heard that it’s good for you. You’ve heard that it’s good for baby. You’ve probably also heard that it saves both lives AND money. But what do you need to make the choice to breastfeed, and how can you fulfill your breastfeeding goals? In honor of World Breastfeeding[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail“Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don’t understand the language that you’re singing in, they still know good music when they hear it.” ~ Lou Rawls Communicating with your baby through song creates a special bond between the two of you. It makes no[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Acupuncture isn’t all needles. It can be an alternative way to address colic, common colds, asthma,earaches, eczema and more. Acupuncture needles for children?…YES!!! You can treat children with needles quite effectively, and no… it isn’t ouchie. However, in Oriental medicine, we usually administer treatment without needles using a[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Supporting your baby’s health with nutritious food from the start is important for his or her growth and development. In addition to breast milk or baby formula, when your baby reaches around six months of age, your pediatrician may recommend feeding him or her solids that are age-appropriate.[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailTurn Your Toddler’s NO Into Yes Dear Dr. Heather, Our 2-year-old is so different all of a sudden – she says “NO” to all of the things she used to love! Last weekend, we asked her if she wanted to go to the beach – her favorite place. She[Read more]
