Child and Family Service (CFS) hosted the Festival of Hope for Families, funded by the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CFS Ewa Beach campus. Participants were able to sign-up…
Photo: Karen DBCoral Crater Adventure Park is one of many places offering big discounts for kama‘āina right now. Go Zip Lining You have a few more weeks to get out of the house and take advantage of some kama‘āina deals.…
Getty Images ‘Ohana Word Search In Hawai‘i, we embrace our lives with our extended ‘ohana. This includes not only our actual family, but also our friends, teachers and others who are part of our close-knit communities. Find 20 words relating to…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Summer Reading Program at the Hawaiʻi State Public Library The library's popular program went online before COVID-19, so many families may already be familiar with logging their reading time on the website. You can reserve books…
Courtesy of City and County of HonoluluUnlike years past when this photo was taken, kids in the 2020 Summer Fun will need to wear masks. Summer schools are largely online and many of our plans have been disrupted. But the City…
Photo: Courtesy of the City and County of HonoluluTwin baby lemurs were born while the Honolulu Zoo was closed. Make sure to visit mom Remi, dad Finn and the month-old babies. First, parks and botanical gardens reopened. Next, beaches gave…
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Seamless Summer Option begins on May 29, continuing the Grab-N-Go meal program that fed keiki while schools were closed.
Coco Moon Hawai‘i Coco Moon creates buttery-soft baby essentials inspired by memories of a childhood in Hawai‘i. Founded by a mom of two boys, their silky-smooth fabrics and vibrant, modern designs help you create beautiful memories with your ‘ohana. They donate…
PHOTO: David Croxford Name: Lia Age: 10 Favorite distance learning subject during the stay-at-home order: “Reading, because I’m able to use my imagination.” Favorite activity: Roller derby in-line skating. Favorite foods: Pizza and udon. Dream job: “A photographer. My Polaroid camera is my favorite.” Why she…
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Photo: Getty Images My Kids Can’t Hug Me When I Come Home From Work As an essential worker during the pandemic, I am a mama bear to the infinite power. Photo: Courtesy of Cristy Saycon My Newborn Was in a…
The first ever HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run, presented by Mobi, sent families running, walking, jogging and strolling through their neighborhoods and yards from mid-April through May. We received photos of finishers from as far away as New Jersey, Canada…
Photo: Getty Images May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month—and it comes at a time when keiki can start taking steps toward some normal activities including visiting parks or going on hikes after weeks in isolation. Mental health advocates are concerned about the…
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Photo: Thinkstock COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. It’s not just where you can go and who you can't see, it has been challenge for us mentally and emotionally. HONOLULU Magazine in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness…
For many, exercise has become even more important as a way to reduce stress, get fresh air and stay healthy during the pandemic. The first-ever HONOLULU Family Virtual Fun Run presented by Mobi gets your whole family together for a…
The mom, author and illustrator reads a book inspired by her own daughter, for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Storytime.
Our Island culture teaches us to share, but the sharing of certain things may cause health problems. Care for your little one and limit the spread of germs with these easy oral health tips. 1. Avoid sharing eating utensils, food and drinks. …
Am I the only one who needs social distancing from their kids? I’m One Flu Over The Cuckoo’s Nest already! Sorry, too early?
The ‘Iolani School student reads a local children’s book that she co-authored, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
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Photo: Courtesy of Donna Chan When New York City ordered its families to stay at home, Donna Chan and her family hunkered down. No longer able to take strolls through Manhattan or play in the park, their lives, like so…
With parks, gyms and other places to play closed for now, most of us have been limited to running around our yards or cajoling the kids to go for yet another walk down that same street, staying far away from…
UPDATED JULY 21, 2020: First Hawaiian Bank has announced that the Aloha for Hawai‘i campaign, which launched April 13, has reached its one million restaurant takeout or delivery purchase goal in just eight weeks, generating $24.5 million in support for the…
Springtime parties and bunny sightings may have been canceled due to the lockdown, but that shouldn’t stop your keiki from having fun this Easter. Join HONOLULU Family as we roll out a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt! Every day this week, at least one post on…
Turn all those extra hard-boiled eggs into a fun spring snack.
Aaron K. Yoshino (Editor's note: As families stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, many apps for reading have made themselves available for free. We recommend Epic! for electronic books and Audible for audio books. You also can find books on the Libby app, using your library…
The Noguchi family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai, and illustrated by Don Robinson, for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
The Emmy award-winning anchor reads the children’s book by Jennifer E. Morris for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
The Hawai‘i radio host reads the local children’s book by Kimo Armitage, and illustrated by Scott Kaneshiro, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
The former editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the holiday children’s book for the latest Virtual Storytime.
Fromer editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai.
Keola Lui-Kwan from “The Keola Show with Kimmie Caruba and Phat Joe” on 102.7 Da Bomb reads “Good Night Hawai‘i” by Adam Gamble.
The Snow Sisters from Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i read a mermaid tale from the bestselling “How to Catch” series by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.
The former Miss Hawai‘i reads the fun rhyming and rhythmic children’s book by Sandra Boynton.
The local accessories designer reads “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
The local evening news anchor reads “Kai Gets the Point” by Gail Omoto for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
The local evening news anchor Mahealani Richardson and her son Sky (and their dog Stash) read “Tickle Monster” by Josie Bissett.
Photo: YMCA of HonoluluA family picks up lunch at the Kalihi YMCA's Kalihi Valley International Bike Program site. (April 13 Update: New locations step up to feed keiki free meals while schools remain closed.) At least 10 more sites began serving free breakfasts and…
Photo: Courtesy of Leeward YMCAThe Leeward YMCA in Waipahu is one location where essential workers can find childcare for their kids. While almost all childcare facilities have closed down in response to both Honolulu and the state's stay-at-home orders, two…
Sea Life Park's baby is getting bigger. The Waimānalo park's animal care team says the almost 4-month-old bottlenose dolphin calf is curious, full of energy and doing well in key developmental milestones. Since her birth on Dec. 4, 2019, she has been…
Photo: Courtesy of Royal Hawaiian CenterLā Keiki Day at Royal Hawaiian Center happens this weekend. Shrek The Musical Enjoy a family-fun night of live theater with this Tony award-winning fairy tale adventure based on the DreamWorks Animation film and book…
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Festival Update as of March 3, 2020: Organizers have canceled the entire festival to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus in Hawai‘i. This story was originally published on Feb. 28, 2020. First the opening reception.…
Mahalo for signing up for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Fun Run presented by Mobi. Enjoy discounts from these local retailers: Photo: Courtesy of Jules + Gem Hawai‘i. Jules + Gem - Receive 15% off your order and free shipping until May…
Photo: Courtesy of UNIQLO Hawaii Following popular demand, UNIQLO Baby has finally made its way to Hawai‘i, and it’s time to dress your little one in cute and affordable styles! This new collection features infant crew neck bodysuits that open…
She’s the 2020 champion of the Children’s Miracle Network for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
Photo: Sean MarrsHONOLULU Family Cover Kid, Hunter. Classes are out on May 28 for public school students. Then kids have eight weeks of summer break. What will they do? Plan ahead if you want your kids to get spots in…
