Maui Family Weekend Guide: May 3-5

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Final Two Performances of Fresher Ahi (presented by Maui Academy of Performing Arts) This Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday Steppingstone Playhouse, Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Much mahalo to Maui audiences for making Fresher Ahi such a hit! Last weekend’s shows were sold out and, with only two performances remaining,… [Continue Reading]

Tips for Keeping Your Marriage STRONG

marriage

Tips for Keeping Your Marriage STRONG Always keeping in tune with your partner can be a tough task. Between children and work, bills and life’s happenings, a marriage can fall flat, become stressful or worse, be ignored. When a marriage becomes weakened by everyday life or isn’t fed properly, the entire family can feel it…. [Continue Reading]

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Keiki E.C.O. Day

keiki E.C.O. day

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Keiki E.C.O. Day Offers Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Maui Children On February 15, Pacific Whale Foundation will kickoff its 4th Annual Keiki E.C.O. (Educating Children Outdoors) Day conference for Maui schoolchildren. “This year we will be expanding the conference from 250 students to about 325 children, with about 14 community partners leading… [Continue Reading]

Spring Dance Classes 2013

Judy’s Gang, Inc. 879-8742 Tap and Jazz Dance Classes & Exercise Classes 811 Kolu Street #104, Wailuku Mondays: Childrens Tap/Jazz, Ages 3-7 and 8-12 years Saturdays: Childrens Tap/ Jazz, Ages 6-10 Saturday Morning Stretch, 10:30-11:30 Wednesdays: Adult Strength Training with weights It’s a good time to start dancing with new dances for our May show…. [Continue Reading]

Over-medicating Children

Over-the-counter medication

Many pediatricians are concerned about parents giving too much over-the-counter medicine to a sick child. What is of most concern is fever reducing medication which can affect liver and kidney function in children. Parents give one medication for cold symptoms and another one for fever reduction. However, many of the cold medications contain acetaminophen or… [Continue Reading]

The Cost of Giving In

The Cost of Giving In

Be Aware of the Cost of Giving In! By Jim and Jori Manske As communication trainers and mediators specializing in relationship and family issues, we have noticed how many fall into a costly pattern of submission (or giving in) that can lead to an ever-deepening rift between couples as well as parents and children. The… [Continue Reading]

Inclusive Children’s Art Program

Children's Art Program

The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the expansion of our Inclusive Children’s Art Program. After a successful start in the East district, the program has now found another home in the Central district. Art is one form of expression and objective communication. Art is also another way to… [Continue Reading]

Dental Hygiene Tips for Kids

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EDUCATING PARENTS AND CHILDREN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DENTAL HYGIENE A Guide for Parents and Children By Cally L. Adams, DDS, Pediatric Dentist   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… [Continue Reading]

Saving Money for Your Children

saving money

There are different ways to save money for your child’s future depending on what type of financial objectives need to be fulfilled. Federal Credit Unions are great ways to begin that process. They have low fees, great service, and a sole purpose to serve its members. Since they are not for profit, their focus is on supporting… [Continue Reading]

Raising a Good Listener

Good Listener

By Kiegan Blake How do you teach your child to be a good listener…especially in these times of instant technology & multi-tasking? The key is to carve out time each day for face-to-face interaction with your child. Being a good listener involves: Being calm, which promotes attention and availability to ‘hear’. Think about creating ‘cozy spaces’… [Continue Reading]