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 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]

Daughters & Parents

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New research has supported earlier theories on how puberty in girls is tied to the social workings of the family. Girls with supportive parents who have a loving relationship themselves, and a stable home life, will begin puberty later. Early puberty has been verified as a risk factor for substance abuse, mood disorders, teen pregnancy… [Continue Reading]

Creating a Learning Space for Your Keiki

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Creating a Learning Space for Your Keiki Creating a space dedicated to your child’s learning keeps things neat and organized and helps your keiki focus while hitting the books. Having a learning space doesn’t have to mean a dedicated room or even a desk. If you are small on space you can use the breakfast… [Continue Reading]

Choosing the Right School For You and Your Child

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Choosing the right school can be a daunting task. Here are some ways to find the right one for you and your child. Maui Family Magazine has created a wonderful resource for you to see all of the schools on Maui and then find the right one for your child. Be sure to check out… [Continue Reading]

Huliau Environmental Filmmaking Club

Huliau Environmental Filmmaking Club Accepting applications for Spring 2013 until January 18th! For the Spring 2013 program they are accepting students from grades 7-8 for the middle school films teams and students from grades 9-12 for the high school film teams.* * This year middle and high school film teams will be separated by age… [Continue Reading]

Educating Parents and Children on the Importance of Dental Hygiene

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It is a fact that children’s teeth decay and develop cavities faster than the teeth of adults. To make sure that your child has the best oral hygiene possible, follow these dental hygiene tips.  Dental hygiene is something that should be taken into consideration during many different activities. Good dental hygiene tips include: Brush Teeth – Make sure… [Continue Reading]

Tips for Keeping Children’s Eyes Healthy

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TIPS FOR KEEPING CHILDREN’S EYES HEALTHY By Dr. Colleen Ichiyama-Kong We do everything with our eyes on a daily basis. Our eyes are the windows to our world. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s eyes healthy: TiP #1: Get annual eye exams. If your child has not had a baseline eye exam at… [Continue Reading]

Anger & Parenting

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We all want to be the best parents we can be. We protect our children and try to always make sure they are safe. We don’t leave them alone. We tell them to always look both ways before they cross the street. We ask them not to speak with strangers. We require them to wear… [Continue Reading]

Beating the Sick Day Blues

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Beating the Sick Day Blues When the coughs and sniffles have a hold of your child it can be hard to keep them from getting bored while getting better. Here are a some ways to help your little one get over the flu bug and maybe even crack a smile. Create a sick box and… [Continue Reading]