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Tykes on the town: 9/20 to 9/26

by Julie Yang

September 19, 2008

This is the week to expose your preschooler to theater and art! Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but we know better, don't we?  Read more...

Best Places to See Fish in Honolulu

by Julie Yang

August 19, 2008

Fish was one of the first signs Noah learned to sign at 9 months.   He'd wiggle his little hand back and forth frantically whenever he saw one.   Later when he acquired speech, he'd still make the sign with his hands has he yelled fishy!   Even now at three, when he sees a large tank full of these critters, I'll see Noah's hand fishtailing at his side.   There are several places that  Read more...

Sea life park

by Julie Yang

August 11, 2008

Noah loves animals. Which makes the zoo a popular choice when there's nothing to do. But, there's also much excitement when we even mention Sea Life Park . If you've never been, you really should check it out. The small size of the park (it's no Sea World) and simplicity of the exhibits are perfect for our preschoolers. Located past Hawaii Kai and Sandy Beach, you'll find this  Read more...

Three Days in and Around Honolulu: Day 1

by Julie Yang

July 08, 2008

Starting out in   Often people think of Hawaii as an adult destination.   Granted it's not quite Disneyland, but there's more than enough things to keep your kids entertained here.   And not just spoon fed entertainment.   Entertainment meant to deepen knowledge and an understanding of other cultures.   Usually, you'll find yourself in a Hotel in Waikiki during your stay.   Nice  Read more...

Lions and Tigers and Tropical Fish

by Julie Yang

May 21, 2008

[photo credit: Nancy Byun] The Waikiki Aquarium is a humble little aquarium located at the Diamond Head edge of Waikiki . It doesn't have any fancy fish tanks you can walk under or large habitat exhibits, but it has everything your preschooler needs to really get into learning about sea life. Inside the aquarium, there are brightly lit and clean tanks of tropical  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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