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]

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

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Five Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day    1. Give the gift of photos Use sites like shutterfly.com or blurb.com to upload your photos (even from Instagram) and create photobooks or get the photographer of the family a gift certificate to finally get those photos off their iphone.   2. One to grow Buy a live… [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]

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]

Parenting 5-week series starts Tuesday April 30th

Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids Stop the Struggle!  Find the Co-operation and Mutual Respect You Want! Do more than simply correct bad behavior — finally unlock your parenting potential. Move beyond typical discipline techniques and begin creating an environment based on mutual respect, trust, and positive open communication. Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids offers Simple Keys to discover the mutual respect and nurturing relationships… [Continue Reading]

Early Childhood Children’s Fair this Saturday

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Maui Mall is pleased to welcome the return of the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children’s Maui Chapter for their annual Early Childhood Children’s Fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maui Mall.  There will be free entertainment and hands-on activities for the keiki and parents will have the opportunity… [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]

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]

2013 Junior Lifeguard Program

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The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation, Aquatics Division, is looking for a few good young men and women to take part in their 2013 Junior Lifeguard Program. Applications are available online at www.mauicounty.gov/juniorlifeguards and from now until April 30 at the following locations: – all County of Maui lifeguard towers and swimming… [Continue Reading]

April is National Facial Protection Month- Free Mouth Guards

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April is National Facial Protection Month, and Dr.Sujata Bhatia wants to remind parents, coaches and athletes to play it safe as they prepare to suit up for recreational and organized sports. A child’s mouth and face can be easily injured if the proper precautions are not used while playing sports. In fact, according to the Center for… [Continue Reading]