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]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailPlay with Play Dough and Sand and Begin the Love of Learning: To exercise my imagination. Concepts of size, shape, and volume, empty and full. How to use tools. Concepts of warm and cool, wet, damp and dry, heavy and light. How to play socially with others. To create[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…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailThe ancient art of massage has been practiced by many cultures around the world for centuries, and not just on adults. In Hawaii, lomilomi (healing massage) has been used on both mother and child after birth, especially when babies had stomach ailments. In recent years, we’ve seen a resurgence[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailTODDLER CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Get the keiki involved this holiday season with fun, easy-to-make crafts they’ll love! Christmas Cinnamon Ornaments You’ll need: 1. 1 cup applesauce 2. 1 ounce cinnamon 3. 1 ounce ground cloves 4. 1 ounce ground nutmeg 5. 1 ounce ground ginger 6. Cinnamon for the cutting board Combine[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailCreating 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[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailPeople 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,[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemail Queen Ka’ahumanu Center and Maui Family Magazine Present the 1st Annual Baby Expo 2017 Where: Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Saturday When: September 30th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Join us for the island’s largest Keiki Crawling Contest, show off those baby dimples in a Photo Contest, stroll the Maui[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailQueen Ka’ahumanu Center & Maui Family Magazine present the 1st Maui Baby Expo on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10am to 2:00pm. This family-fun event is focused on parents and expecting parents, along with Maui baby and keiki 0-5 years of age. The schedule includes parent/keiki education, Maui Keiki[Read more]
Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestPrintemailWith all the camps, beach trips, hikes and lazy days of summer, give your child a way to save all of the memories. Your kids will love to look back on them for years to come. Capture it Whether going away on vacation or making it a staycation, let[Read more]
