Raising Keiki Maui Style!
Finding The Right Preschool Dear Dr. Heather, What should I be looking for in a preschool for my son? Signed, Cory in Kihei Dear Cory, I consult at preschools a lot. What I’ve noticed is how much the atmosphere varies from classroom to classroom. A great classroom is filled with busy, happy, cooperative kids…. [Continue Reading]
Summer Learning Fun Dear Dr. Heather, My son learned so much in preschool this year. I want the summer to be fun – but I don’t want him to forget what he’s learned so far. How can I make sure he keeps learning through the summer? Mahalo, Amy in Wailuku Dear Amy, Summer on… [Continue Reading]
Turn Your Toddler’s NO Into Yes Dear Dr. Heather, Our 2-year-old is so different all of a sudden – she says “NO” to all of the things she used to love! Last weekend, we asked her if she wanted to go to the beach – her favorite place. She said “NO”, so we went to… [Continue Reading]
Choosing a preschool is an exciting time as you watch your child develop. However, preschool is not inexpensive and many families find themselves struggling to cover the cost associated with this big first step of preparing your child for the future. Fortunately there are some resources here on Maui to help. 1.) Maui Economic Opportunity’s… [Continue Reading]
Everyday our children leave the comfort of their homes and head out into that big world out there. They leave home with everything needed for the day, like completed homework, lunches, and the attitude I can do this, even though obstacles will probably get in their way. What if so and so doesn’t talk to… [Continue Reading]
Parents lament about the loss of the christmas spirit. However, Christmas is the perfect time to bring the family closer together by embarking on a project of giving together. It’s hard for our children to learn the gift of giving unless parents or families go out of their way to give support to total strangers…. [Continue Reading]
Allergies are common in children who were born premature, were not breastfed, have poor diet, or family history of respiratory and digestive disorders. Acupuncture effectively treats this condition. A proper diet, based on your child’s consitution, should also be designed to prevent the allergies from coming back. Children respond exceptionally well to acupuncture. Their bodies… [Continue Reading]
A child’s traumatic experiences when young may adversely affect their health when they become adults according to researchers at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University as printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Deeply stressful trauma like extreme poverty, emotional and physical abuse, substance abuse, maternal depression, chronic neglect, and… [Continue Reading]
The Maui Online-Virtual Summer Camp Fair is now open! You’ll find a variety of Camp offerings for Summer!
