Test Taking Tips

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When we ask a child what they really like about school, “I love to take tests” is not what they declare.  Kids of all ages usually dread “the test”.  Sure some teachers might call it a quiz or a quest, but we must call a spade, a spade.  A test is a test! A test… [Continue Reading]

Fighting Flu Season

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Influenza causes close to 226,000 hospitalizations in the US each year. Since flu season can begin in October and last until May, we are never far away from feeling its harsh symptoms. Although many families receive the flu vaccine early in the flu season, there are many other preventative tactics parents can practice as well… [Continue Reading]

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]

10 year Anniversary photo Contest and Staycation Giveaway!

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MAUI FAMILY MAGAZINE 10th ANNIVERSARY PHOTO CONTEST Win a Staycation for your Family at the Four Seasons Resort Maui Congratulations “Kenny the Skimboarder”!!! Have a super satycation at the Four Seasons Maui with your family! About the Four Seasons Resort Maui: The Four Seasons Resort Maui: Maui’s first and only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star… [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]