AN EDIBLE OUTDOOR GARDEN ROOM JUST FOR CHILDREN!

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AN EDIBLE OUTDOOR GARDEN ROOM JUST FOR CHILDREN! Create an outdoor room just for kids made of edible plants and edible flowers and best of all this one will attract birds and butterflies into your yard! A super fun ongoing project that will keep your child busy while providing delicious snacks at the same time…. [Continue Reading]

Head Start Now Accepting Applications!

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Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start will be accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year, beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2011. Head Start is a federal program that provides Early Childhood development services to families that meet the selection criteria. Children born in 2008 and 2009 are eligible for enrollment. Parents/ Legal Guardians will be required to… [Continue Reading]

WHEN TODDLERS ARE PICKY EATERS

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WHEN TODDLERS ARE  PICKY EATERS F ighting over food is never fun at the dinner table. Every parent seems to have the same problem with at least one of their children, or maybe all of them. The food is either “yucky” or “gross”. They may not like the food you lovingly cook or they may… [Continue Reading]

Understanding Swimmer’s Ear

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Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the skin lining the ear canal.  This problem is most common among swimmers or children that spend a lot of time in water.  When water gets trapped in the ear canal, the lining becomes damp, swollen, and prone to infection. Narrow ear canals increase the risk of… [Continue Reading]

Regulating Through the Holidays and into the New Year!

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Regulating Through the Holidays and into the New Year! Could it really be that time of year AGAIN?!  Halloween leads to Thanksgiving which kicks off the Winter Holidays and then it’s Happy New Year!  Right about now, life picks up speed at a feverish pace, both at school and at home.  That’s why it is… [Continue Reading]

Christmas Family Tradition

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Christmas … it’s my favorite time of the year!  Whatever way you want to call it, the fact is it is a season of love, peace and joy.  One of the many reasons why I love Christmas is because it lends itself to a lot of family time which brings birth to family traditions. Do… [Continue Reading]

Children at Family Gatherings

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The Holidays are the few times during the year when the extended family gets together. There are a lot of potential pitfalls with children and grown ups alike that can be avoided or navigated with more ease.     Children are always a concern as parents are worried about how their children will act towards adults,… [Continue Reading]

Institute for Family Enrichment

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Institute for Family Enrichment 344-3379 Keiki Play Morning Mondays, Kahului Boys and Girls Club, Tuesdays Kama’ole 3 near the lifeguard stand, on the grass, Wednesdays Haiku Boys and Girls Club at Haiku Community Center, Thursdays Kula Park, next to Kula Elementary School, near the swings. Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9.30-11.30 0-6yrs and their parents, grandparents,… [Continue Reading]

Lindamood-Bell Maui Learning Center- Coffee Hour Tuesdays at 9am

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Founded in 1986 by Charles and Patricia Lindamood and Nanci Bell, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to enhancing human learning.  Their founders are the authors of research-validated programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.  These stimulate basic sensory functions related to learning and are recognized as being… [Continue Reading]

THE MAUI AUTISM CENTER-MAKE LEARNING FUN

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AT THE MAUI AUTISM CENTER, WE MAKE LEARNING FUN Early Intervention is Key The best part of working with children with core deficits is seeing the gains they can make.  If given the tools to succeed, a child can make noticeable gains in a relatively short amount of time.  “We have a long way to… [Continue Reading]