What to Know About Gynecological Cancers
Women can protect themselves from breast, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers with regular screenings and self-monitoring.
Author: Cathy Cruz-George
Meet the Doctors From Our June 2023 Cover
Drs. Lynn M. Iwamoto, Bradley Tokeshi and Hisami Oba are carrying on a proud tradition of caring for the Hawai‘i community.
What’s Up, Doc? Health Care Trends Toward Progress in Hawai‘i
From artificial intelligence to supermarkets, here are five trends that show where medicine in the Islands is headed, for the better.
We Tried It: The Best Mini Golf Courses for Families on O‘ahu
We test out the putting greens at three mini-golf courses on O‘ahu.
10 Ways to Volunteer for Earth Day 2022 on O‘ahu
From the North Shore to East O‘ahu and the Windward side, here are ten volunteer opportunities to get you outside this weekend.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 7 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12) with one of our favorite versions of the childhood classic.
Our Family Guide: Hawaiʻi Polo Sunday in the Country
Stomp on divots and watch chukkers! Our 5 tips for polo matches on the North Shore with your family.
Homegrown Science: Make Your Own Foam Rainbow
Simple kitchen ingredients create an interactive, colorful bubbling introduction to gas.
Homegrown Science: Make a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Capture the power of the sun to make an afternoon snack or camp-worthy dessert.
Best of Honolulu 2020
We sought out the best of everything—from local sake to seafood boil, bank to barbershop—and expanded our list with a finalist in every category chosen by our readers.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 12 Best Frozen Treats for a Boiling Hot Day on O‘ahu
Labor Day might signal the end of summer elsewhere, but we’ll still be sweating through the next few months. Here are our favorite ways to cool down.
Best of Honolulu 2020: The Best for Family on O‘ahu
The 5 editorial and reader picks for the places and businesses in Honolulu that make our lives just a bit easier.
Raising Keiki in COVID-19: As Parents With Home-Based Businesses, We Knew How To Work From Home With Kids (Sort Of)
Emotional bank accounts and big balloon breaths, plus other tips from parents who run home-based businesses.
Good Reads: 8 Great Books to Add to Your Library in Summer 2020
(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 or audio books. You also can find books on the Libby app, using your library card. And if…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 25, 2020
Photo: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum This week, more museums and visitor attractions have reopened—with deep discounts, membership deals and new outdoor programs just for kids. So, grab your face masks, buy tickets online and have fun exploring! Enjoy Unlimited Visits to Pearl Harbor Attractions Pearl…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: LEARN
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places and ways for kids to learn in Honolulu.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 18, 2020
Photo Courtesy of: Dave and Buster Play Games In An Indoor Arcade The arcade at Dave & Buster’s re-opens this Friday at noon! Not all of the games will be on, but customers can make special requests for their favorite machines—if social distancing is practiced. There…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: SERVICES
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best family services in Honolulu.
We Tried It: Hawaiʻi Bicycling League’s Keiki Learn to Ride
In this free, one-day class taught by certified instructors, kids ages 5-16 learn to ride bikes and run safety checks on their own riding gear.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-June 4, 2020
Visit Kahuku Farms Café and Waimea Valley Dozens of restaurants have reopened their dining rooms, including “Best of HONOLULU Family” winner Kahuku Farms Café, which has a great area for kids to play. The café’s menu is created mostly from vegetables harvested from its farm—think yummy…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: EAT
Our readers’ and editors’ 2020 picks for the best places and ways to eat with your family in Honolulu.
How to Talk To Your Kids about Face Masks and Social Distancing in Hawaiʻi in COVID-19
Count Spam musubis when social distancing, shine a black light on your family members and convince kids that face masks are fun.
Your Weekend: The Best Memorial Day Activities For Families-May 21, 2020
Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day weekend could mean fewer barbecues this year—not because of the nation's meat shortage. Large gatherings and parties aren’t allowed, yet. Regardless, here are some ideas for the Memorial Day weekend. 1) Put the Kids To Bed Before Watching a…
Editor’s Page: What Happens When Life Throws You a Pandemic?
This was my new office during the stay-at-home order. My new "colleagues" (husband, daughter and dog) were upstairs at home. When the stay-at-home order went into effect March 23, the HONOLULU Family team packed up the office to work from…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: PLAY
Best Behind-The-Scenes Program EDITORS’ PICK HTY On Stage Workshops Approachable, fun-loving and talented, the actors and actresses of Honolulu Theatre for Youth are like rock stars to keiki of Oʻahu. What…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: PARTY
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places and ways to celebrate with your family in Honolulu.
Your Weekend: The Best Mother’s Day Ideas For Social Distancing-May 7, 2020
Photo: Getty Images Mother’s Day will be quieter than usual this year, as dine-in restaurants and malls remain closed across Hawaiʻi. After juggling work and domestic duties during the lockdown, most moms just want to chill this weekend, anyway. Here are simple, affordable activities that moms can do with or…
Teaching Kids in Hawai‘i To Stay Cool, Calm and Collected
How do adults teach keiki in Hawai‘i to have social emotional skills? Plus, advice from a mom whose child died in the Sandy Hook School shooting.
The Best Free Subscriptions for Learning At Home
When schools shut down in March, some of us parents went into panic mode and signed up for free trials of kids' educational programs. Now that 30-day trials are set to expire, we need new resources! If you aren't ready for paid content—or if…
How to Throw the Ultimate Family Party at Home
Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed over a month of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we've rounded up party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at home,…
The Best Exercise-At-Home Ideas for Families
Join a keiki fitness class for free, dance to kiddie music videos and keep moving when city parks open.
Everything You Need to Know About Superpower Academy
Photo: Courtesy of Superpower Academy Children of this generation are so lucky. Thanks to technology, they may never know what it's like to open a mailbox filled with credit card statements and utility bills. My daughter thinks our mailbox is a fun place to…
Your Weekend: The Best Stay-At-Home Earth Day Activities For Families: April 16, 2020
Photo: Getty ImagesImmerse yourself in nature this weekend—but stay close to home. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is next Wednesday, April 22! Since we're obeying orders to stay at home, why not celebrate ... by staring at plants and animals on our mobile devices? (Ecosystems need…
So, How’s Distance Learning Going In Your Own Homes?
Thousands of children in Hawaiʻi haven't attended school in over a month, as they follow stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But how are they learning at home? HONOLULU Family asked five moms—with children in public and private schools on O'ahu—to share their…
Learning At Home in Hawai‘i: 18 Free Educational Programs For Keiki
Our top picks for another stay-at-home weekend of social distancing.
Throw a Party For Your Family At Home
Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed a week of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we've rounded up eight party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at…
Prep the Best Food, Decor, Activities and Favors for Your Bubble-Themed Birthday Bash
Photo: Sean Marrs Food Here’s how to turn a standard cake into a fabulous birthday treat in just 20 minutes: Place a layered frosted cake on top of a cake stand. Next, attach macarons to the sides of the cake…
Family Events in Hawai‘i Canceled Because of Coronavirus Concerns
Photo: Sea Life ParkSea Life Park announced it will close from March 17 until further notice. Last updated Tuesday, March 24: The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has extended spring break through April 30. The extension allows school leaders to implement social distancing…
In The Age of Coronavirus, How Do Hawai‘i’s Families Entertain Keiki At Home?
Social distancing. Dance parties. Yard workouts. Gaming with grandma. Here’s how kids stay entertained while parents stay sane.
We Tried It: Superpower Academy
We asked four kids to test out a subscription kit—designed to boost their EQ.
Out & About: 14 Things To Do in Hawai‘i This Spring 2020
March 13 (Start Date) Tip A Cop The Honolulu Police Department needs tips! To raise funds for Special Olympics Hawai‘i, off-duty police officers bus tables for a weekend at California Pizza Kitchen restaurants. Tips they receive—via written checks, plastic cards,…
6 Kid-Friendly Murals at POW! WOW! Hawai‘i 2020
Hike the concrete jungles of Kakaʻako to see cute and kid-friendly wall murals.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 27, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Bishop MuseumWhat happens to children's toys when left overnight at Bishop Museum? Snug as a Bug If you’re reading this before Friday noon, it’s not too late to book online reservations for Friday night’s keiki pajama party at Bishop Museum.…
Why Did The Hawaiʻi Children’s Discovery Center Cancel Its Keiki Swap Meets?
After a seven-month hiatus, the popular program in Kakaʻako will resume in June.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 20, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Theatre for Youth/Brad Goda PhotographyThe Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories begins this weekend at Honolulu Theatre for Youth. The Carp Who Would Not Quit and other Animal Stories On Sunday, Honolulu Theatre…
Get Growing: 11 Tips to Start a Backyard or Lānai Garden in Hawai‘i
In Hawai‘i, you don’t have to wait for spring to start a garden. And you don’t need an acre to get started. To get you growing, we turned to master gardeners for tips.
5 Valentine’s Day Treats to Buy Right Now in Hawai‘i
Photo: Getty Images (Editor's PSA: We love indulging our keiki with Valentine's Day sweets. But we want to add a friendly reminder that sugary treats taste better when served around nutritious meals—followed by tooth brushing and flossing. OK, we'll step off our soapbox now ...) Valentine's Day is this Friday. And, if you're like…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Feb. 6, 2020
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Punahou Carnival The Punahou Carnival is on Friday and Saturday on the school’s lower campus in Mānoa, featuring food and games, a white-elephant sale, talent show, art gallery and rides. Although credit cards are accepted at some booths, you…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-Jan. 30, 2020
Photo: Courtesy of Hawai'i Opera TheatreWant to introduce your family to opera? Take your kids to a free performance of Rossini's Cinderella this weekend. Star Wars: A New Hope—In Concert This weekend, Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra performs Oscar-winning music from Star Wars: A New…
