5 Tips to Ease Into Bedtime

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5 Tips to Ease Into Bedtime Getting enough sleep is extremely important for all of us and especially for kids. A good night’s sleep helps them concentrate at school, ward off illness, and helps mom and dad get a little alone time too. Try these simple tips to make bedtime battle free. Create a routine… [Continue Reading]

Maui Family Weekend Guide: May 10-12

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Seabury Hall 40th Annual Craft Fair Saturday, May 11 9:00am – 5:00pm Enjoy glorious Upcountry Maui’s favorite Springtime event. Seabury Hall will celebrate its 40th annual Craft Fair, which has been raising money for financial aid since 1973. The juried Craft Fair features more than 100 local artisans, live entertainment, great food, live and silent auctions,… [Continue Reading]

Maui Family Weekend Guide: May 3-5

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Final Two Performances of Fresher Ahi (presented by Maui Academy of Performing Arts) This Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Much mahalo to Maui audiences for making Fresher Ahi such a hit! Last weekend’s shows were sold out and, with only two performances remaining,… [Continue Reading]

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

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Spring time is when registration for kindergarten begins for parents and their children. In the public schools of Maui County the date of December 31st is used as the cut off point. If your child will turn 5 years old by this date, they are eligible to attend kindergarten in a public school. This means that… [Continue Reading]

Effects of Anxiety During Pregnancy

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New findings were published in the Paediatric and Prenatal Epidemiology about the effects of a mother’s anxiety on a baby’s size and gestational age. Anxiety during the third trimester seems to have the most effect. Babies are born earlier and smaller. Of course severe anxiety has the most impact, however anxiety during the first two… [Continue Reading]

Parenting A Sensitive Child

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Parenting A Sensitive Child Does your child seem to overreact to sounds or tags on his shirt? Does your child have an incredible memory, recalling details you never even noticed? Does your child seem to have out of proportion emotional reactions to seemingly small things? Is your child most comfortable being at home in her… [Continue Reading]

Maui Family Weekend Guide: April 26-28

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Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents Fresher Ahi Friday, April 26 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, April 27 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, April 28 @ 2:00 pm Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center The hilarious and touching sequel to last year’s smash hit Lesser Ahi, this local comedy features the return of the whole wacky Ahi ‘ohana… [Continue Reading]

Maui Family YMCA – Healthy Kids Day

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  Maui Family YMCA – Healthy Kids Day Saturday, April 27th from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 250 Kanaloa Ave. Kahului, HI 96732 The Maui Family Y invites you to celebrate Healthy Kids Day, a nationally celebrated event that supports the healthy growth and development of kids. A Fun Day to come down and experience the YMCA… [Continue Reading]

20th Annual Haiku Ho’olaule’a & Flower Festival

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20th Annual Haiku Ho’olaule’a & Flower Festival SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH & 21ST  //  HAIKU COMMUNITY CENTER and HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL An Annual Community Festival Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Haiku, Hawaii The 20th Annual Haiku Ho`olaule`a and Flower Festival to benefit Haiku Elementary School, Haiku Community Association and Boys & Girls… [Continue Reading]

2013 Keiki Fest

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Join Us at the 2013 Keiki Fest! SATURDAY, APRIL 13 // 11AM – 4PM GREAT LAWN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-MAUI CAMPUS The Kiwanis Club of the Valley Isle and its partners invite you to celebrate our Keiki on Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Keiki Fest is an annual event… [Continue Reading]