Kauai Family Magazine Spring 2015

Kaua`i’s Go-To Resource for Engaging Families | Spring 2015

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Preparing for College CELEBRATING

Cover Winner Ava Lagundino, featuring Grove Farm's new book.

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It’s never too early to have your children develop healthy financial habits.

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Happy New Year!

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How do you feel about New Year’s resolutions?

Tell your family you love them every single day, and don’t take one moment of our lives together for granted.

We look forward to seeing you around the island in 2015. We’ll be out and about, keeping you informed, enlightened, and inspired with each fresh new issue of Kauai Family Magazine.

Once again, you’ll find topics for families at every stage of the game!

All the best to you, our faithful readers (and our new ones!), in this new year, and always.

Mahalo, Kaua`i for allowing Kaua`i Family to be a part of your ‘Ohana.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

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SPRING HAPPENINGS Fun Spring Events for the Whole Family!

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GROVE FARM Celebrates 150 Years of Serving Kauai’s Community

Cover Kid Winner Q & A With David Braman

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Kauai Kupuna Coordinating Care Transitions

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Kauai Babies Ways To Tame Toddler Tantrums

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EDUCATION GUIDE College Preparation Should Begin Early

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ARE BABY TEETH FOR KEEPS? Important Reasons to Take Care of These Teeth

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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha Kaua‘i!

Spring is in the air - a perfect time to rejuvenate the spirit and engage in new adventures.

During spring break, encourage your keiki to take part in a camp or activity. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and gain new experiences, which is important in building confidence.

Mahalo to Kauai Family Magazine for continuing to be a resource for our families here on Kaua’i. There is a wealth of opportunities for both personal and family development, and fun!

Best wishes for a happy and safe spring season!

Aloha Pumehana,

Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua’i

Aloha!

As we return from the Holiday Season and celebrations, we are excited to begin our Spring semester of the school year. We are reminded of the many opportunities that we have daily to make a difference in the lives of our children and families. Kauai children and families continue to face diverse parenting challenges such as alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence and other social issues. Together we can address these issues and ensure that we provide the opportunities for all students to succeed and attain their dreams and aspirations. The strength of our island lies in our ability to work together and provide valuable resources for families and the community to make this happen.

On behalf of the Kauai Complex Area, thank you so much for your dedicated efforts! Each of you truly make a difference. Let’s commit to achieve even greater heights in making 2015 second to none. Mahalo!

Sincerely, William N. Arakaki

Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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MIXED PAPER: JUNK MAIL, MAGAZINES, PAPERBACK BOOKS, FOOD/SODA BOXES, PAPER BAGS & ENVELOPES

Recycling Bin Locations ‘ELE‘ELE HANALEI KAPA‘A KEKAHA KĪLAUEA

‘Ele’ele Shopping Center 4469 Waialo Road Hanalei Transfer Station 5-3751 Kūhi‘ō Highway Kapa‘a near the football field 4900 Kahau Road Kekaha Landfill 6900-D Kaumuali’i Highway Kaua’i Community Recycling Services* 5-2723 Kūhi‘ō Hwy Open Tuesday & Friday • 8 am–4 pm ONLY

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Lāwa‘i behind U.S. Post Office 2-3675 Kaumuali’i Highway Līhu’e in back of Kmart 4303 Nāwiliwili Road

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Kaua’i Resource Center* 3460 Ahukini Road Brennecke’s Beach Broiler 2100 Hoone Road Waimea Canyon Park 4643 Waimea Canyon

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Recycle Batteries free of charge Kaua’i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road.

Monday – Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm. 9-volts can pose a fire hazard. Place duct or electrical tape on terminals prior to recycling. Please sort batteries into the appropriate barrel.

Compost at Home Call for a free compost bin, 241-4990 FRUIT & VEGETABLE SCRAPS, EGGSHELLS, COFFEE GROUNDS, CARDBOARD, LEAVES, SHREDDED PAPER, YARD WASTE

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A delightful day of family fun!

Grove Farm Old Time Games Grove Farm museum Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Step back in time playing games and enjoying entertainment from the 1800s and early 1900s, and win small prizes of this bygone era. Delight in Puppet Shows and a Miniature Horse Petting Zoo!

New this year (at 1 pm)… Grove Farm’s Vaudeville Show!

Proceeds from this important fundraiser will benefit the continuing preservation of Waioli Mission House and Grove Farm museums.

Entry $2 per person • Families of 4 or more $8 • Games $2 • Races $1 4050 Nawiliwili Road, Lihue 245-3202 www.grovefarm.org

We Believe That Hawai‘i’s Milk Should Come From Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i Dairy Farms’ goal is to produce local milk for Hawai‘i’s families using a more sustainable grass-based model that’s healthier for the environment. As we begin work on our voluntary Enivronmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address community concerns, please keep informed and participate in the process via our website at www.hawaiidairyfarms.com.

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Easter Activities for the whole `Ohana

Kauai’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunts with thousands of eggs King’s Chapel

Saturday, March 28, 4:00 p.m.

Vidinha Soccer Field Friday, April 3, 10:00am Hanapepe Football Stadium visit kckauai.com

57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by BIG SAVE/TIMES Saturday, March 28th, 2015 • 9 a.m. at two locations Historic Kauai County Building & Waimea Canyon School Age Groups: 2 and under, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, and 8-10 years timessupermarkets.com

Anahola Baptist Church Easter Hunt Saturday April 4th 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. across the street from the Whalers store. AnaholaBaptistChurch.org

New Hope Kauai Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday, April 5 War Memorial Convention Center service at 10:00 a.m. Hunt to follow.

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Spring Family Fun Events FEBRUARY Senior Valentines Party February 13th 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall For more info, call 241-4462 Waimea Town Celebration February 14-21 waimeatowncelebration.com Celebration of the Year of King Kaumali’i Saturday, February 15th 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Russian Fort Elizabeth State Park

MARCH Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars Registration starts March 1st Program will run from June 15 to July 19 Visit hawaiianchildrenstheatre.com 6th Annual Bowl for Kids Sake “Wild Wild West Bowl!”

March 7th 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Fundraiser at Kaua’i Bowl Sponsorship Levels Available Contact Kaulana Finn (808) 631-8642 or Kauaibowl.kintara.org County Spring Fun Program March 16-20, 2015 Ages 5 – 11 Years Old Lihue & Kalaheo Neighborhood Center For more information please visit www.kauai.gov

Island School’s 36th Annual Gala Auction Saturday, March 28th Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort & Spa Prince Kuhio Celebration March 14th- March 27th Grand Hyatt Kauai`i Resort & Spa 4th Annual Hawaii Junior Golf Day Saturday, March 21st Puakea Golf Course and Princeville Makai Golf Club.

8:30 a.m.- Registration, Clinics-9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

A fun and Free introductory Golf experience for juniors of any age Register online at HSJGA.org or call 808-532-0559 Hoedown For Hope Saturday, March 21st 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Kilohana Plantation hoedownforhope.org Garden Island Orchid Society Spring Festival Hanapepe Fri., March 27th & Sat., March 28th Grove Farm Old Time Games Saturday, March 28th 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Grove Farm Homestead Museum FUN for the entire family, visit grovefarm.org or call 245-3202

February, March April and May APRIL MS Walk Saturday, April 4th Kapaa Beach Park Contact Joy, 635-8065 Parent & Child Fair Saturday, April 11th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kukui Grove Center March for Babies Saturday, April 11th 8:00 a.m.

Registration 6:45 a.m.

Lydgate Park St. Theresa Carnival Friday April 17th and Saturday April 18th Kekaha Lydgate Earth Day Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lydgate Park, Kamalani Playground Tommy Noyes 639-1018 Mayor’s Youth Track Meet Vidinha Stadium April 18th, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.: Elementary Division (K-5th Grade) April 19th, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.

Middle School Division (6th-8th) For information, 822-0511.

Brought to you by Kalaheo School Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr. Friday, April 24th, Saturday, April 25th, Friday, May 1st, and Saturday, May 2nd, 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Tickets at the door or in the school office Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Starting mid-April. $5 for 13-adults and $1 for children 12 and under.

ACS’s Relay for Life Saturday, April 25th 5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Hanapepe Soccer Field

MAY St. Catherine School Carnival Friday, May 1st, Saturday, May 2nd 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Happy’s Keiki La Lei Workshop Saturday, May 2nd, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Kaua’I Museum May Day by the Bay Saturday, May 9th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wai`oli Beach Park, Hanalei 2015 Visitor Industry Charity Walk Kauai Saturday, May 16th, Walk starts at 7:00 a.m.

Kauai Historic County Bldg. charitywalkkauai.org 826-2286

Grove Farm is proud to celebrate 150

In honor of its illustrious milestone, Grove Farm commissioned an anniversary book to celebrate its role in Hawaiian sugar history. “Grove Farm, Kaua‘i – 150 Years of Stewardship and Innovation” will soon be available for sale at online book retailers such as Watermark Publishing, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Written by Jan W. TenBruggencate, the book documents Grove Farm’s humble beginnings and shares touching personal perspectives through the memories of past employees as well as those whose lives were influenced by plantation life.

The book chronicles the pivotal role agriculture played in Hawai‘i’s history and also documents the innovation and challenges facing a longtime kama‘aina company over tumultuous decades of change.

A Grove Farm bulk planter, used from 1945 to 1947, designed by Grove Farm operations manager William M. Moragne and built in Grove Farm’s shops.

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The Grove Farm of 150 years ago is very different from today’s Grove Farm, and yet in many ways it is very familiar.

Grove Farm went from a big plantation owned entirely by a single individual - George Norton Wilcox - to a Wilcox family-held corporation, to a more widely-held corporation that included non-family members and today, is back to ownership by one man - this time Steve Case.

Today, Grove Farm’s innovative initiatives in community building, ecological restoration, preservation of habitats, diversified agriculture and renewable energy continue to lead Kaua‘i in much the same way that Wilcox did. In addition, a well-funded Grove Farm Foundation serves the community. Grove Farm employees selflessly volunteer hundreds of hours each year to serving community organizations and the company leads

years of serving Kaua‘i’s community.

“The connection to the past is important, not just from the legacy-heritage-respect format, but because the legacy of the past helps inform the future.” – Steve Case

Fully loaded cane carts, hauled by oxen in about 1888. G.N. Wilcox is on horseback at center while L hu’e Plantation’s Paul R. Isenberg is the second horseman from left.

sustainability and giving to make our beloved Kaua‘i a better place.

Growing sugar at Grove Farm in 1890 meant using innovative irrigation systems.

Grove Farm is donating two copies of its anniversary book to every public school around the State. A copy will also be provided to each State library branch throughout Hawai‘i. Anyone with questions regarding “Grove Farm, Kaua‘i – 150 Years of Innovation and Stewardship” is invited to contact Grove Farm at (808) 245-3678 or via e-mail at info@grovefarm.com.

many community-wide efforts for the benefit of Kaua‘i.

Grove Farm is a company founded on innovation, and it actively continues its tradition of stewardship today.

The company is engaged in cuttingedge technologies for food and agricultural production. It is developing subdivisions and building housing for today’s families.

Grove Farm’s goal is to continue the legacy of innovation, collaboration,

Hawaii’s first cane seed planter, 1922.

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presents: 6th Annual

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Saturday, March 7, 2015 Kauai Bowl | 4303 Rice Street 6pm-‐8:30pm For more informaƟon or to RSVP, please contact Kaulana Finn at (808) 631-­‐8642 or kĮnn@bbbshawaii.org Mahalo to our Top Sponsors:

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Keiki Camps - Schools Out, We’re In County Spring Fun Program

Dates: March 16-20, 2015 Monday-Friday Times: 7:30am – 4:30pm Ages: 5 – 11 Years Old Online Registration Date: Wednesday, March 4th Time: 8:00 am Locations: Lihue & Kalaheo Neighborhood Center For more information visit www.kauai.gov

Kauai Humane Society SPRING CRITTER CAMP

Each day is loaded with excitement and hands on experience with the animals.

Dates: March 16th-20th Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm Ages: 7-12 Years Old Cost: $30 a day or $150 for an entire week of fun.

Contact: Jonny Fisher 632-0610 ext 103 Visit Kauaihumane.org to download application

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Teacher of the Year Miss Marly Madayag production, MTI’s Peter Pan Jr. It is a production that will feature youth actors and promises to delight families with Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook!

Meet Kauai’s Teacher of the Year, Miss Marly Madayag, who teaches 5th grade at Kalaheo Elementary. She has been a teacher for 23 years on the island of Kauai and has a passion for her classroom and musical theater. Marly has been directing shows at church and schools for about 20 years and has been the drama teacher at Kalaheo School for 12 years.

Marly first became involved in drama by doing children’s musicals for after school programs on Oahu.

At Koloa School, she directed children’s musicals such as The Elephant’s Child, It’s Saturday!, Scrooge, and The Nutcracker.

She has also worked on the drama ministry at Kalaheo Missionary Church, helping plan Sunday drama presentations. Moving to Kalaheo School, Marly continues to teach and work with children, as well as heading the musical theater program which has presented musicals such as Snow White, Aladdin Jr., Annie Jr., Beauty & The Beast Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., The Nightingale, and this year’s

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Marly also has credits in our local community theater. She has done everything from being a backstage dresser on HONK!, to being part of the cast of Beauty and the Beast, as well as working special effects on Cinderella, and stage manager on Big River, Willy Wonka and Les Miserables. She has also worked with the Kauai Academy of Creative Arts as a drama teacher as well as Hawaii Children’s Theatre’s Summer Stars as a music and diction teacher and has directed shows such as this year’s production of Shrek, The Musical.

Marly was born on Kauai and is a graduate of Kauai High School. She went on to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education.

After graduating, Marly came back to Kauai and to Koloa Elementary School, teaching special education, first grade, music, computers and of course musical theater. She has since moved to Kalaheo Elementary School where she now teaches 5th graders and continues to develop the after school drama program for the 3rd through 5th graders.

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INSIDE: Proven effects of parental involvement in school College preparation should begin early Teacher of the Year SPRING 2015

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Proven effects of Parental Involvement in Schools

“When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.” A New Wave of Evidence, a report from Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2002) (39) I have long believed that the success of a child’s education is due to the fine synchronization of the workings of the parent, teacher and student, like the “wheels working together in sync on a tricycle.” If one wheel is not working the other two wheels will have a hard time moving forward.

Research also indicates that regardless

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of what the family’s socioeconomic status is, if parents are in involved in their child’s education the child is more likely to do well in academics, testing and be able to take accelerated classes.

It is important that parents get involved with their child’s education! Far too long parents have given the responsibility to educate their child to the schools and teachers! Parents are the primary “educators” of their children. Research supports the fact that learning begins before birth in the mother’s womb and continues after birth.

by Mary Jean Buza-Sims, Principal St. Theresa School It is important that PARENTS are COLLABORATORS with their child and teacher to ensure a successful educational experience from Pre-school and throughout their years of schooling.

Here are a few ways parents can be involved.

Parents can; • • • •

Create a learning environment in the home Make sure your child is on time to school every day Expect your child to achieve in school and a plan for a future career Actively participate in school and community activities with your child

Everyone benefits from INVOLVED PARENTS: children, educator and parents!

Benefits for the child: • Academic achievement, test scores and attendance are high • Homework is done on time with few errors • Self-esteem is high, students are motivated to become independent learners and have higher aspirations • Children have a more positive attitude about school, are less likely to have discipline problems and drop out of school • Parent/child interaction improves the child’s social, emotional, and intellectual demeanor Benefits for the parent: • Parents gain confidence of their parenting and decision-making skills.

• Parents are more eager to participate in homework and projects at home.

• The parent/child relationship improves when parents pay attention to the educational needs of the child.

Benefits for the educator: • High parental involvement equates to higher staff and principal morale.

• Parents tend to develop a much higher respect for the teacher as a professional.

• Consistent parent involvement means better communication and relations between the home and school.

• Teachers and principals develop a deeper understanding and respect of their students and families • Teachers moral increases when supportive parents are actively involved in their child’s education The benefits far outweigh the losses when parents are involved in their child’s education.

The three wheeled tricycle is a symbol of the PARENT, CHILD and EDUCATOR working in sync for a successful and positive educational experience for their child.

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Kamehameha Schools Programs and Services Kamehameha Schools offers a variety of educational programs and services for learners of all ages.

Refer to the list below to find the program that is right for you and your ‘ohana.

APPROXIMATE APPLICATION WINDOW

PROGRAM NAME

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Explorations Series – Ho‘omäka‘ika‘i – Ho‘olauna – Külia I Ka Pono

One-week summer boarding programs offered to non-KS students entering grades 6 – 9 which introduce keiki to foundational Hawaiian values and practices through hands-on activities

January – mid-February

Kipona Scholarship

Need-based scholarships for kindergarten-aged children attending or enrolling in participating private schools

January – February

Post-High Scholarships

Need- and merit-based scholarships for college students

January – April

Pauahi Keiki Scholars

Need-based scholarships for children attending approved, non-KS preschools

January – April

Pauahi Foundation

Privately-funded scholarships for college students

February – March

Kamehameha Scholars

Year-long complementary college and career guidance program offered to non-KS students

March

K – 12 campus program

Traditional K – 12 program at Kapälama campus on O‘ahu

August – September

Preschools (Anahola & Kaumakani)

Early childhood education program for 3- and 4-year olds

November – January

Hi‘ilani

Family education program promoting school readiness and early childhood development for children 0 to 3 years of age

Ongoing (year-round)

A‘o Makua Distance Learning

Online courses in Hawaiian culture and language for parents, caregivers and other adult learners

Ongoing (year-round)

For more information, please visit us at ksbe.edu or call our KS Kaua‘i Resource Center at 245-8070 Kamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

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St. Theresa Catholic School expands services; adds summer preschool

by Judah Freed

Kacie Pratico leads the preschool morning circle.

West-side parents seeking year-round preschool options may welcome news that the St. Theresa Catholic School Early Learning Academy in Kekaha is expanding early education services through addition of a summer program, beginning in 2015.

gaining access to advanced learning technologies.

St Theresa recently issued Chromebooks to each K-8 student. The school introduced Google for Education solutions with access to thousands of educatorFounded in 1946 and rebuilt after “St. Theresa is restructuring approved Hurricane Iniki, St. their facilities and expanding applications, books, videos, Theresa School its teaching staff to open and cloud-based launched its assessment tools, preschool program more preschool slots.” which together in 1985. enhance learning According to Kacie Pratico, director of effectiveness. Interactive whiteboards the Early Learning Academy, St. Theresa with reading and math applications is also restructuring their facilities and further increase student collaboration. expanding its teaching staff to open more preschool slots, effective in early 2015.

Currently, 30 students are enrolled in the St. Theresa preschool program.

Nationally significant, St. Theresa School is the first data-driven Renaissance Learning Lighthouse School in Hawaii. As one of only 26 schools in the country to be awarded a $250,000 Lighthouse grant, the preschool to 8th grade students are

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Children registering for the St. Theresa preschool program need to be born in 2011 for the 4 year-old class and born in 2012 for the 3 year-old class. The deadline for registration for the summer term is April 1, 2015.

For more information, please contact St. Theresa School at (808) 337-1351.

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Brian and Betty, how did you come to chose HTA for your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education last year?

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Brian & Betty: Although we had just moved to Hawaii, we had homeschooled the prior four years so selecting a non-traditional program was not an objection.

HTA allowed us to maintain some flexibility with our daily schoolwork, offered a rigorous curriculum, and provided some additional academic support for our children

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And what about the program or your experience helped you decide to return this year?

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Brian & Betty: In addition to affirming our selection criteria, we were excited about the blended teaching format the high school uses and the opportunity to earn dual credit with the local community college during their Junior and Senior years.

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Isaac and Olivia, in what ways do you prefer HTA over a brick and mortar school (one you go to a building and have class in classrooms)?

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Isaac: I just feel like the flexibility HTA provides is great. It gives me more time to do what I enjoy.

Olivia: One of the reasons I like HTA over a brick and mortar school is that I can do all of my school in about 3 hours, if I stay focused, instead of having to spend most of my day at school.

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With thousands of colleges to choose from, coming up with a list of schools that match your child’s interests, strengths, and personality takes time. The best college is one that matches your teen’s academic, social, and financial needs. Waiting until your child is a senior in high school before starting to make plans for college can be a costly mistake. Here are a few suggestions to help make college more affordable:

START EARLY Start career exploration early. According to national statistics, the majority of college students take over five years to earn a bachelor’s degree, often because they switch majors several times. I encourage your student, starting their freshman year in high school, to explore their academic interests and research career paths by job shadowing and

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volunteering in the community. By their junior year they should have narrowed down the list of possible majors, and can then search for colleges that offer those majors (such as by using College Board’s Big Future at bigfuture.collegeboard.org).

G.P.A. Keep up your GPA. Students earning the most competitive scholarships will usually have a GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) or

higher and will have taken challenging coursework.

AP COURSES Take AP (Advanced Placement) courses or community college courses while still in high school. It is possible to earn enough credit to skip a semester or more of college – saving thousands of dollars.

TEST PREPARATION Prepare for the ACT and SAT tests.

Standardized test scores are a large factor for merit scholarships. I’ve seen students awarded thousands more in scholarships by just increasing their ACT score by 1 or 2 points (out of the 36 possible points). Juniors usually take the ACT and SAT in the spring to see which test they do better on. I recommend your student prepare for several weeks in advance by investing 20 or more hours studying, taking practice tests, and reviewing their incorrect answers before sitting for the official test. Free online test prep is offered at www.number2. com and www.khanacademy.org.

Younger students can improve their chances of testing well by reading every day (which improves their vocabulary, writing ability and reading speed, regardless of what they’re reading) and excelling in challenging math courses at school.

RESEARCH SCHOOLS Research schools before you apply.

Visit each college’s own website to get specifics on freshman retention rate, admissions criteria, and to take a

virtual campus tour. Use the college’s Net Price Calculator to get an estimate of the cost of attendance for your child. Many families are surprised that private colleges can end up costing less than public ones once merit and need-based scholarships are applied.

Compare college graduation rates before you apply.

TUITION Public colleges offering tuition discounts through WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) can be found at wiche.edu/ wue/students. Be aware that the WUE tuition rate is not automatic - some colleges limit how many students receive WUE awards each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Apply early for scholarships and be aware of deadlines. Look for scholarships from the colleges you are applying to first because these scholarships are the largest and are often renewable for four years.

Many local scholarships can be found at www.hawaiicommunityfoundation. org starting December 1st. These scholarships are usually only valid for one year. Additionally, national scholarships can be found through search engines such as Fastweb.com.

F.A.F.S.A. The Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA), which is mandatory for needbased scholarships, becomes available January 1st and needs to be completed each year at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Patti Pears is a resident of Kaua’i and works as an Independent College Counselor. She can be reached at 808.634.9991 or Patti@123admissions.com

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Kawaikini - Focus on Language and Culture

Kawaikini’s core curriculum focuses on HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE and CULTURE. Students in grades K-5 are immersed in the Hawaiian language to the fullest extent possible during the day with formal English instruction beginning in fifth-grade for one hour per day. During grades 6-12, students receive approximately half of their instruction in the medium of the English language, allowing students at Kawaikini to become BILINGUAL in both the English and Hawaiian languages.

Kawaikini’s curriculum encompasses three areas of instruction, each aligned with the Common Core Standards of

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education, giving students a well-rounded foundation for college and beyond: Kaua`i a ManokalanipĿ (Kaua`i Curriculum), Ke Ala `Ike (College and Career Preparation and Ola Pono (Health and Wellness).

Kawaikini’s program promotes a multifaceted learning environment. It immerses the students in the language, VALUES AND TRADITIONS of HAWAIIAN CULTURE and fosters an increased level of hands-on learning. This innovative approach of project-based learning is among the most effective types of linguistic programs in the U.S. and is FREE TO ALL KAUA`I STUDENTS.

Preschool - 8th grade Scholarships Available Nationally Acclaimed Renaissance Lighthouse School Accepting kindergarten students who are 5 by December 31, 2015

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Need help paying for preschool?

The Preschool Open Doors (POD) program is a statewide child care program operated by the Department of Human Services that provides subsidies to eligible low- and moderate-income families to pay tuition for up to one year at any of the State’s licensed 424 preschools. The POD subsidy provides children whose families might otherwise not be able to afford preschool the opportunity to gain essential skills to be successful in school and in life.

To qualify, your family must meet these requirements: A. Age of Child: Priority will be for children born between August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 who are underserved or at-risk children. Families whose children were born between August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011 should apply for POD services.

B. Gross family Income is within allowable income limits. Families are income-ranked on a sliding scale to ensure funds are distributed to those most in need. If eligible, you may still have to pay some monthly preschool costs.

Parents/Guardians do NOT need to have an activity to qualify (working, in school, or job training).

Assistance may begin July 2015 or later, dependent on your preschool’s start date, through June 2016. Your child may attend any DHS licensed preschool, group child care center, or group child care home you have selected.

Applications will be accepted during the Spring of 2015 for the POD year beginning in July 2015.

For more information or to request an application please call the POD contractor, PATCH, Toll-Free at 1-800-746-5620. Applications will also be available in the Spring of 2015 for downloading at www.patchhawaii.org.

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How old are you and what grade are you in?

How long have you been drumming?

I’m 7 years old and in the first grade.

Three years, since I was four years old.

What are your favorite subjects at school?

How often do you practice?

Math and recess.

What are some activities you enjoy and why?

I like track because I like to run. I enjoy helping people and the environment because it makes me feel good. I like riding my bike to the park. Something really fun for kids is TV. You can learn new things and for me, it really inspires me to do things like projects I saw on the show. After this interview I’m really excited to find the new episode of Peg + Cat on PBS Kids.

Why do you enjoy music and taiko?

I like playing it loud and hearing it loud. Miss Aki is my Sensei, my teacher. She’s a really good teacher.

I couldn’t drum before I met her and now I love to drum and I’m very good at it. And I love performing because it makes people smile.

I also love to dance because I like being able to go crazy with dancing.

My favorite is hip hop. Miss Lila is my teacher at KUGA. She’s an awesome teacher and all the kids like her.

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Once a week with the group plus at home.

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Joyful Noise Taiko.

Letting kids have SMARTPHONES in bedroom NOT SMART! A new study shows similar sleep problems in children who have a “small screen,” such as a smartphone in their room. The study, “Sleep Duration, Restfulness, Research has and Screens in the Sleep Environment,” published shown children in the February 2015 who have a Pediatrics (published television in online Jan. 5), surveyed their bedrooms 2,048 fourth- and seventhhave later graders about bedtimes, wake times, feelings of sleepiness and the presence of televisions, bedtimes and smartphones and other small screens in their bedrooms. shorter sleep Children who slept near a small screen and children with a duration. television in their bedroom had shorter weekday sleep durations.

Children who slept near a small screen were more likely to report perceived insufficient sleep. TV or DVD viewing and video or computer game playing were also associated with shorter weekday sleep duration and sleepiness. Children with screens in their sleep environment and more screen time also had later bedtimes.

Study authors conclude the findings caution against children’s unfettered access to screen-based media in their bedrooms.

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Keiki Activities YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Camp

Kauai Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program Details: A four week Summer arts program featuring morning, afternoon and all day sessions.

Ages: 6-14 years Dates: June 22-July 17, 2015 Times: Monday- Friday Morning: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Afternoon: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

All Day: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location: Island School Cost: $265 for morning or afternoon session or $500 for all day.

Contact: Jennifer Hipp, 634-9850 Kauaicreativearts.org Kauaicreativearts@gmail.com

This is a five day camp for girls to participate in activities that are creative, fun and encourage physical activity, communication, teamwork, responsibility and healthy relationships.

Age: Girls 11-15

Girlz Tech Girlz Live Program This girl’s program is designed to strengthen confidence, courage, and communication skills.

Ages: Girls 9-15 Contact: ywcakauai.org for more information or call the YWCA of Kaua`i at 808-245-5959.

A competitive swim team dedicated to physical fitness and the joy of swimming.

Our only requirement is to be able to swim one length and smile!

K-PAL YOUTH CENTER ACTIVITIES JIU-JITSU (Ages 5-18) WRESTLING (Ages 5-18) BOXING (Ages 5-18) FLAG FOOTBALL (Ages K-12) Cost: $20 per activity.

Scholarships are available.

Location: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapa`a Contact: mozaki@kauai.gov or call Officer Ozaki at 652-6999

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Dates/Times: Mon. to Fri., 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Location: YMCA Ohana Pool Puhi and Waimea County Pool Cost: Membership to YMCA $30 (athlete only) Swim Kaua`i dues range from $40/75 per month.

Contact: Kathleen Littlefield at 652-1385 www.swimkauai.com kathleenlittlefieldnz@gmail.com

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A fun and Free introductory Golf experience for juniors of any age Date: Saturday, March 21st Time: Registration - 8:30 a.m.

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Allergy Causes in Children:

What Parents Can Do By, Jami Knox, M.D. Allergies in children are very common and cause numerous lost days from school and lost days from work for parents. It is estimated that between 30 and 40% of children suffer from nasal allergies, approximately 8% of children suffer from at least one food allergy. Approximately 10% of people have a drug allergy. It has been found that VOG can worsen allergy symptoms.

Allergies are caused by allergens. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten, injected (medications or stings), or come into contact with skin.

Common Allergens: • Pollens from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds

• Venom from insect stings

• Dust mites, which live in furniture upholstery, carpet, and bedding

• Animal hair and dander

• Molds, both indoor and outdoor

• Medications and foods • Saps from trees and fruits such as mango

Allergies can cause many different symptoms depending on the specific allergic condition. Allergies tend to run in families. A child with one parent with allergy has a 40% risk of developing allergy. If he has two parents with allergy the risk is 70%.

How Can I Help My Child?

Try to pinpoint what your child is reacting to. Methods include food elimination diet, blood testing, or skin prick testing done by an allergist. If your child has an allergic condition, here are some things you can do to help: • Avoid things you know your child reacts to – foods, animals, indoor plants • Keep your windows closed on high pollen and dusty days • Never allow people to smoke around your child, especially in enclosed spaces like houses and cars • Keep your house clean and dry to help with dust mites and molds

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• If your child has a dust mite allergy, avoid carpet in the house, limit stuffed animals, keep the humidity at 50%, and encase his/her mattress and pillows in special dust mite covers • See your pediatrician about the possibility of using medications to help your child with his or her allergy symptoms

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Challenging the Standard Kauai Keiki’s Mental Health Problem

by Dr. Chia Granda, Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

In the past and still to this day, there has been disconnect or separation between child and adolescent psychiatrists, and pediatricians. They work out of different buildings, they use different electronic medical records that do not “speak” to each other, and generally the communication between the two professions is almost nonexistent. As a result, there is a decrease in access, delay in diagnosis, delay in treatment, and at the end of the day the children with mental illness suffer.

In recent years there has been a big push to integrate mental health into the primary care office. Yes, the two literally working out of the same office! Children come in for anxiety, ADHD, depression, just like they come in for strep throat or an ear infection. There have been many benefits as a result of this integration: • Improved Access!

• Increased prevention of mental health issues.

• Removal of barriers to treatment.

• Decreased emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

• Improved use of related mental health professionals such as psychologist, social workers, and family counselors.

By joining pediatricians, Drs. Jesse and Sarah Lam, and staying connected to the pediatricians at Wilcox through the same electronic medical records, we hope to significantly improve the care for Kauai’s children. I look forward to serving the children of Kauai in this new and exciting integrated system.

Recent Statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness show that it is more critical than ever to change the mental health approach: • 20% of children in the United States suffer from some form of a mental illness • 21% of teenage youth ages 13-18 live with mental illness severe enough to cause significant impairment in their day-to-day lives • Half of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14 • The average delay between the onset of symptoms and psychiatric intervention for children is between 8 and 10 years!

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FOSTER CARE. It’s our kuleana.

Be there for them TODAY.

• Room/Board reimbursement, Medical/Dental coverage provided for each child, in addition to an array of support services • Funding for this program is provided by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services

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The first reason is because cavities can lead to toothaches, missed school, and when cavities become large enough they can cause infections of the mouth. These infections can negatively impact the adult teeth forming underneath the baby teeth. Also, if tooth infections aren’t treated they can spread and lead to more serious health complications.

Toothaches also mean we can’t eat as well and that can have negative effects on our nutrition.

Another important reason to care for our baby teeth is that it’s a time to form good oral habits to learn to care for our adult teeth. We have 20 baby teeth and later will get 32 adult teeth.

We begin to lose baby teeth around age 4 and will continue to lose them through age 12.

Adult teeth start coming in around age 6! Dentists call this the “mixed dentition stage” because we have both baby teeth and adult teeth.

But bacteria and plaque causing cavities on our baby teeth can easily cause cavities on our neighboring adult teeth. Keep in mind that the adult teeth are present between the baby teeth, not just in the front or back of the mouth.

A third reason to take care of the baby teeth is that they are place holders for our adult teeth. If a baby tooth has a large cavity, part of the tooth often breaks off and the tooth is smaller than it should be. Teeth get lonely, and will shift around to find another tooth to touch, causing space loss. If a baby tooth is lost early, the surrounding teeth shift or drift into the space that was supposed to be saved for the adult tooth that comes in later, sometimes not until 12 years of age! The result is more significant crowding, or crooked, adult teeth (which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look as nice, but more importantly are even more difficult to keep clean). If the teeth drift far enough they can block another adult tooth from coming in.

This can make straightening the teeth or achieving a stable way for your teeth to fit together later very challenging and much more expensive in the long run.

Dental cavities in children are largely preventable and if we take good care of baby teeth, we are setting our children up for much healthier adult teeth. Help your child brush twice daily and floss at least once daily. It is recommended that your child see a dentist once every 6 months for cleanings and exams. At these visits your dentist or hygienist can help discuss good oral hygiene habits, good nutrition, and answer any other questions you may have.

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What’s In a Name?

New recruits at Hui Ho’omalu’s foster care trainings often ask, “Why the name change?” Their new title will be “Resource Caregivers” instead of “Foster Parents.” “Is there something behind it?”

their connection to their community and school. Parents have an opportunity to work on themselves and get the help they need. Resource Caregivers can provide an essential function to increase opportunities for connection, Actually, there is. An important, and on‘Ohana Time/Visitation, and mentoring going, shift is taking place within Hawaii’s for families. Resource Caregivers help Child Welfare Services nurture children and (CWS). CWS continues Being a families and create to be committed stronger and healthier “resource of caring” to keeping children communities. safe from abuse and

gives the children and

children neglect. In addition, their families the care Providing safety and love, and the Department strives and support they supporting parents to reduce the children’s who are doing some stress by keeping need to succeed. hard personal work them connected to is a challenging, yet their families and rewarding calling. Knowing that you have communities. The goal is to keep children played a key role in turning a family’s life safe and keep families together. around can be immensely satisfying.

That’s not always easy, and it does take time. Resource Caregivers can help children and their families reweave their family fabric torn apart by abuse. Being a “resource of caring” gives the children and their families the care and support they need to succeed. CWS involvement is often a time of crisis for families. The Department supports children who need out of home care while maintaining

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If you’re the kind of person who wants to make a difference in the life of children, families, and your community call Hui Ho’omalu. You might find the title “Resource Caregiver” is one you wear with pride.

Contact: Partners In Development Foundation, Hui Ho’omalu Program at 346-8184, www.pidf.org

New Pediatrics Office Opens Its Doors Dr. Jami Knox opened the doors of her family-run Aloha Pediatrics, located in Lihue’s Harbor Mall, in January.

“It all started when my son, Zeb, suggested I go back into private practice. Friends and family agreed it was a great idea, so the seeds of ‘Aloha Pediatrics’ took root,” Knox says.

“Creating this practice has been a labor of love and a family affair!” Dr. Knox’s husband, George, is the practice’s office and business manager. “Everyone in the family is helping in some way: technology help from my stepson Travis, cabinetry by my daughter’s fiancé Kelly, even the

stickers I use were picked out by my grandchildren. Everyone has been loving and supportive. George has done most of the office remodeling even while he keeps the business part of the project in order,” she said.

Aloha Pediatrics wants going to the doctor to be fun, not scary, and believes in helping patients and parents learn about what they can do for better health and wellbeing.

Dr. Knox began practicing pediatrics in 2001. Since 2009 she was staff pediatrician at a clinic in Port Allen. One of Dr. Knox’s big interests in pediatrics is asthma care and prevention.

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Reading At Home

Builds A Foundation For

Learning

WHY READ ALOUD TO YOUR CHILD? • Reading helps young children develop language and vocabulary even before they learn how to read.

• Babies love, and learn from, repetition. Don’t be afraid to read the same books over and over.

• Reading stimulates imagination, creativity and curiosity.

• Listening to stories increases a child’s attention span.

• Reading develops critical thinking and communication skills.

• Children’s esteem grows as they experience the security of having a parent or other caring person read aloud with them.

TIPS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD’S READING • Start sharing books when your child is born, and don’t forget to keep reading with children into their teen years.

• Make a time and a place for reading in your home and encourage talking about reading in your family.

• Set a good example - read on your own.

• Register your child for a library card.

This free card opens a world of opportunity.

• Allow your child to select books to read and be aware of your child’s reading interests.

Did You Know?

The #1 predictor of a child’s future school success is if they can read at grade level by the end of third grade How is Kaua`i Doing?

In 2013-2014, just 60.5% of third graders were reading at grade level.

For a list of resources on how to increase your child’s reading skills, contact: Kaua`i Planning & Action Alliance, 2959 Umi Street, Suite 201, Lihu‘e, HI 96766 808-632-2005 — keikitocareer@kauainetwork.org

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babies KAUA`I

INSIDE: Announce your babies birth Ways to tame toddlers tantrums Birth to booster car safety Photo: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography Baby Gabrielle

Birth to Booster Child Passenger Safety Child Safety Seats Q Children under the age of eight are required to ride in a child safety seat when riding in a motor vehicle.

Q Always review the installation instructions accompanying the car seat and the vehicle.

Q Select the seat that best fits your child and your vehicle.

Q Children should be buckled up in the back seat since it has been proven to be the safest location in the vehicle.

Q Never put a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with active front-passenger airbags.

Q Children should be kept rear-facing until the height or weight maximum of a rear-facing seat is reached, and a minimum of one year and twenty pounds.

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Q Always ensure that harness straps are snug and that child is securely buckled up.

Booster Seats Q Children ages four through seven are required to ride in a child safety seat or a booster seat when riding in a motor vehicle.

Q The only exemptions are if the child is over 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;?, over 80 pounds or if the vehicle has lap-only seat belts in the rear seat. Never use a booster seat with lap-only seat belts Q There are child safety seats with harnesses rated up to 80 pounds for vehicles equipped with lap-only belts.

Q Booster seats should be used until the lap and shoulder belts fit

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Q Never place the shoulder belt behind the child’s back or under the arm.

Q A child that cannot sit with his or her back against the seat back cushion with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat edge without slouching should continue to use a booster seat regardless of age, weight or height.

Type of Seats Q Rear-Facing Seat – Infants from birth to at least one year old and at least twenty pounds must ride in rear-facing seats. However, it is

recommended that infants be kept rear-facing in the back seat as long as possible, up to the height or weight limit of the seat. There are some seats available with rear-facing limits as high as 45 pounds.

Q Convertible Seat – Convertible seats can be used rear-facing, then converted to forward-facing. The seats can be used longer since the height and weight limits are higher than for infant-only seats.

Q Forward-Facing Seat – Children that have outgrown their rear-facing seats or that are at least one year old and twenty pounds should ride forwardfacing in the back seat until age four.

Q Booster Seat – Children that are four through seven years of age are required to ride in booster seats in the back seat. They should remain in a booster after age seven until the vehicle seat belts fit properly.

Always buckle up yourself. Set a good example. Do not leave child alone in the car.

For more information on child passenger safety and for information on child safety seat inspection sites, please visit the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition website at www.kipchawaii.org. Another resource on child safety seats is Safetybelt Safe’s website www.carseat.org

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Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

It’s easy - and FREE - to announce your baby’s arrival and have a wonderful keepsake. Email baby’s photo, name, date of birth and time, weight, parents’ names to: births@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com.

Baby Girl: Kaiyahni-­Jade Umi Hiwalani Badua Born: October 20,2014 • Time:4:33 pm Weight:7lbs 12.4oz • Length:20 3/4” Parents: Jolynn Largo & Robert Badua Big Sisters: Jaliyah-­Justice Largo-­Sapalasan and Maiyah-­Jane Badua

Baby Girl: Josephine Kailani Ariah Thomas Born: August 19, 2014.

Weight: 7lbs 15oz.

Parents: James and Monica Thomas

Baby Girl: Lexis Ariana Ganotisi Dureg Born: March 5, 2014 • Time:10:14pm Weight: 7lbs. 2oz.

Parents: Doug and Pamela Dureg

Baby Girl Mikaela Kailani Patterson Born: 12/13/14 • Time: 11:00 pm Weight: 6lbs 15.5oz • length: 20in Parents: Bryan & Janel Patterson

Baby Boy: Amaezin Kala’ionamanu Grace Born: November 11, 2014 • Time: 6:01 am Weight: 6 lbs. 11 ounces • Length: 20 inches Parents: Jaime & Kamanu Grace Big Brothers: Kaedin, Shaestin & Daelin

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Baby Boy: Kahiau NDƒhokuokalani Robert Kamanuwai Born: November 6, 2014 • Time: 5:24am Weight: 6 lbs 12.9 oz • Length: 19 inches Parents: Katrina Cockett & Samson Cruz-­Kamanuwai Big Brother: Kanawaia Kamanuwai

Baby Girl: HarleyRose Kawehilani Cachero Born November 3, 2014 Time: 5:01 pm Weight 5 lbs 3 oz 20 in Parents Colas & Kimi Cachero Big brothers Kaiea & Ridge

Ways to Tame

Perhaps nothing best exemplifies the “terrible two’s” than temper tantrums. A tantrum is a young child’s expression of frustration. Often it is because they don’t get what they want, but not always. It can also arise from struggling with a difficult task, feeling hungry or tired, or communication problems. Consider that most two year olds can understand much more than they can express in words.

Although tantrums are a part of development, there are tips to help prevent them:

ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION

HAVE A DAILY ROUTINE

If a child points to a sippy cup and is thirsty, sound out the word ‘cup’. If your child isn’t yet speaking, you can also teach them sign language for words such as “drink”, “tired”, “I want.”

If a child knows when to expect to wake up, eat, nap, bathe, and sleep, they are less likely to fight it.

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Instead of fighting over bathing, give them a choice. “Do you want to bathe now or in five minutes?” They are more likely to cooperate if it’s their decision.

Errands, get-togethers, and appointments are a part of life. Pack a small toy and snack in case your child becomes hungry or bored.

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GIVE YOUR CHILD OPTIONS

by Bernard Riola, M.D., Kauai Veteran’s Memorial Hospital Despite your best efforts, your child may still throw a tantrum. Some parents might feel that a child does this on purpose, but this is rarely the case. To a child, being really mad can feel scary, like they are out of control. Frustration is a part of life, and they are looking to you to teach them how to deal with it.

Dealing with tantrums depends on the situation and can vary from child to child. What works for one may not work for another. Some general strategies include:

IGNORE THE TANTRUM When a child has lost control, this is not the time to be running around frantically, trying to find out what they want. Rewarding their tantrum by “giving in” will only reinforce the behavior. It is also not the time to scold them angrily. Displaying anger tells them that being angry is okay, the very behavior you want to stop. However, if a child starts doing something dangerous, such as throwing or breaking things, you should definitely step in.

ENFORCE A TIME OUT Sending a child to their room or seating them in a chair can help them cool off. A general rule is one minute of time out for each year of age, but this can vary based on how long it takes a child to calm down. Avoid engaging or talking to the child while in time out. If you are in a public area, go to the car or a waiting area for the time out. However, if possible always return to the previous activity and location. Otherwise, a child may learn that a tantrum gets them out of an unwanted situation.

ACKNOWLEDGE THE CHILD’S FRUSTRATION Although you do not want to engage a child while in a tantrum, you should go back afterwards to deal with their issue.

You always want to show them that you care and are not disregarding them.

Once they are calm, this is the time to say, “You’re sitting quietly now. Can you tell me again what you wanted?” Or teach them how to deal with the frustration.

“Next time you get frustrated, take a deep breath, and close your eyes.”

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Step 1: FORMING- Form up the Honu by

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Draw a circle where the head will be.

Then form up the front flippers using circles at the base, and long ovals at the ends. Make um big!

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Use bigger circles for the rear flippers. The size of the tail is long if it is male and short if it is female.

Step 2: OUTLINING- Now, pressing harder

with the pencil, outline the honu’s shell. Then detail the head, flippers and tail. Then draw the lines of the shell sections and scales.

Draw a line for the water above the honu and a line for the sand below it. Put a sun up in the sky.

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Step 3: SHADING and COLORING- Shade the

lower part of the Honu’s shell as well as the parts of the head and flippers that would be in the shadow of the shell.

You may also shade a cast shadow on the sand and draw other things around the honu then color it.

Include your name, age, grade, school and phone number.

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INSIDE: Coordinating Care Transitions Painting With Joy YES! Shoes really are that important Photo: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's social services team caring for patients

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Coordinating Care Transitions

By Jackie L. Reding

A glimpse inside Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center’s vital Social Services department

Post-acute care transitions remain a confusing time for patients and their families and those involved often feel overwhelmed. Post-acute care (PAC) is a significant part of the overall care of many Medicare patients and up to 35% of Medicare patients are discharged each year to a PAC setting such as Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (GIRHC), Ohana Pacific Management Company’s inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Lihue.

The Role of Social Services Patients, families and health care partners benefit from the involvement of GIRHC’s Social Services staff members.

This essential department helps in care planning and manages the post-acute care transition process.

This team - Lennie, Cliflynn, and Janeth - works seamlessly to coordinate care for Kauai’s kupuna being admitted to GIRHC. There are many factors that must be considered. Their coordinated efforts in turn promote greater quality, safety, and efficiency in care, resulting in improved healthcare outcomes and what can only be described as the “Ohana Experience”

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– a commitment to providing care based on OPMC’s core values (learn more at www.OhanaExperience.com).

Good Planning is the Key to Success – from Admission to Discharge Admission of a patient to a care facility is a significant event and is not one that simply happens; it requires thorough yet individualized pre-admission planning and coordination. Lennie, Cliflynn, and Janeth actively participate in each patient’s plan of care meetings. It is during this process that specific interdisciplinary goals are set and discharge plans are discussed.

It is important to realize that regardless of the circumstances of admission, the process may be as difficult for the family as it is for the patient; therefore, it is very reassuring to know there is a team taking a personal interest in the new resident.

Surprisingly, discharge planning begins as soon as the patient enters GIRHC. Discharge planning can involve both internal and external transfers. The ultimate goal for some patients may involve transfer to another facility, admission to alternative treatment programs or returning home to an independent level of functioning. For patients who may need to remain in the facility for indefinite periods, discharge planning may involve internal transfers within GIRHC’s programs as the patient’s care needs change.

Lennie, Cliflynn, and Janeth always encourage and support the patients’ efforts to function at the highest possible level. For those patients leaving the facility to return home or to placement in other facilities, discharge plans focus not only on the immediate care needs of the patient but also on the transition and relocation needs of both the patient and their family. These may

include visits to the new facility, family orientation or training to the care needs of the patient or introduction to homebased caregivers. Discharge plans for patients needing to remain in the facility for long periods are focused on increasing the patient’s self-care abilities and helping them to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning.

Advocacy Role The Social Services team is often the frontline advocate for the patient. Very often they are the only voice for a patient with crucial needs. They are highly trained in advocacy techniques so that each patient’s and resident’s individual needs are met within the facility’s guidelines and resources.

Ultimately, GIRHC’s Social Services team helps connect the many ‘moving parts’ of the healthcare delivery process and better manage the complexity for improved patient care coordination and discharge planning. Transitions across care settings represent a time of heightened vulnerability for patients and confusion and uncertainty for family members. In essence, Lennie, Cliflynn, and Janeth aim to turn hand-offs into handshakes, believing every person entering GIRHC is a VIP!

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Painting for the Y.M.C.A. With Joy Q and A With Jody Heller

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Why did you choose to donate to the YMCA? One day at the gym, I noticed the kids in the YMCA’s summer program having so much fun. It has the ambiance I love. So I asked Tom if I could take some pictures for painting purposes. He liked the “Norman Rockwell” idea and pointed out a few walls in the workout room that could use paintings. The YMCA is the perfect place for the things I like to paint. It’s about family, healthy activities, community interaction, relationships. No bad vibes allowed. We’ve been going there since they opened and I’m happy to make a contribution to their atmosphere. Hopefully the members can feel the joy in my paintings and be blessed by them.

When did you begin painting?

When I finished home schooling my youngest child, I was free to pursue this desire to paint. I began with drawing classes at KCC. I thought I would try using pastels next since I didn’t know how to mix colors, but some fellow students encouraged me to try oil painting instead.

I’ve been learning to paint with oils for about two and-a-half years.

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What inspires you?

I’m always looking for compositions with a happy feeling that I can identify with. The kind of thing that you find yourself smiling about even though you’re not part of it. I’m watching for a “Norman Rockwell” moment like children playing or eating ice cream, people laughing together and interacting with each other, moms adoring their babies, dads building sand castles with their kids.

Anything I find truly heartwarming.

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YES! by, Jackie L. Reding

SHOES REALLY ARE THAT IMPORTANT…

Now’s the time to come out of hibernation, dust off your running gear, and start logging those miles! Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolution to get back in shape, whittle away those holiday pounds that we all enjoyed putting on, or like many, preparing for the Kauai Marathon (or Half)? Now is the time to hit the road!

With a fresh start to the year, a new training plan, and a goal in mind, it’s the perfect time to get back to basics. Let’s talk FOOTWEAR! Ask any seasoned runner what shoes she or he wears and be prepared to delve into their personal running history. But, no matter where their journey leads, one thing holds true – shoes are fundamentally the most important purchase a runner will make.

Proper footwear can protect you from injuries (think ankle strains and fractures, bunions and corns, metatarsalgia, black toenails – ouch!) and improve your performance..

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Tips for Buying Your Next Pair of Shoes : DON’T CHEAP OUT It’s natural to have “sticker shock” when shopping for quality running shoes. Don’t be fooled by bargains or discounts. You can expect to spend between $100-150 for a good pair. Remember, you are investing in your health. The amount you spend on your shoes is going to be a lot cheaper than the amount you may pay for medical expenses if you’re injured; not including the “cost” of lost training time or not being able to run at all.

SIZE THEM UP Our feet expand, on average, 5 millimeters with each foot strike when we run. So don’t expect to wear the same size running shoe as your normal street shoes. As a novice, I learned the hard way and didn’t want my shoes to look like boats on my feet. The result: black toenails from too small shoes. Expect to go up at least a half size in running shoes. When standing still and your heel secure in your shoe, you want to be able to wiggle your toes without them rubbing on the end.

FUNCTION OVER FASHION Don’t fall prey to cool colors or hip designs. You may look like a trendsetter on the trail, but your feet don’t care. Buy shoes that fit well and are tailored specific to your individual needs. Whether you need extra cushion, arch support, traction for trail running, or a wide or narrow foot bed, choose shoes that will help YOU run YOUR best. Remember, shoes are temporary and will get dirty and wear out. Your feet, knees, hips, and back are yours forever.

ROTATE Running shoes, no matter how expensive, will not last indefinitely. The soles and structure will break down and will lose support, setting you up for injury. Many professionals and research organizations recommend a lifespan of about 350-500 miles per pair.

ALWAYS REMEMBER Set a goal. Stay disciplined. Progress takes time. Listen to your body. Don’t compare your progress to others’. Be your own hero. Run with a purpose. Enjoy every step. Good luck and see you on the road!

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The Brain and Addiction Circuitry 101

by Gerald J. McKenna, MD, FASAM, DLFAPA The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a chronic relapsing brain disorder that involves craving, loss of control over use, and continued use despite adverse consequences.

“dopamine pleasure center,” an area of the brain that releases dopamine and causes a sensation of pleasure and excitement in the drug user, known as the ventral tegmental area, it is just one of the brain areas storing and releasing dopamine.

In the last 50 years, significant strides have been made in understanding how the brain works. The stigma surrounding addiction is omnipresent, and we witness it in the reluctance and by those affected from seeking professional help. To help our community understand why addiction is medically recognized as a brain disorder and ask our community to intervene in the addiction process sooner than later, I want to share briefly the complex systems within our brain, and specifically the addiction circuitry in the brain.

When pleasure dopamine is released, it stimulates the nucleus accumbens, which functions as a relay center, subsequently stimulating various other areas of the brain and distributing the excitatory dopamine to them in an intense delivery. in the case of initial drug use.

Did you know that we humans have a naturally occurring pleasure center in the brain that gets flooded with dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the sense of pleasure? This flooding can happen whether one has had a delicious meal, a refreshing walk, viewed a beautiful sunrise, or took a psychoactive drug.

The origins of our understanding of how brain neurotransmitters work began with psychiatric researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health in the mid 1960’s who were studying the effects of antidepressants. Since then, there has been a rapid expansion of our knowledge of how the brain functions, its physiology and bio-chemistry. Within the past 30 years research has outlined and defined the addiction circuitry in the brain.

The addiction circuitry starts in the

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The decision-making center in the brain is located in the pre-frontal cortex, where we exercise logic.

While it is normally under our voluntary control, it gets hi-jacked by the drugs that stimulate this center.

In addition, memory circuitry located in the hippocampus of the brain stores the memory cues that brought pleasure from drug use.

All drugs that are mind-altering stimulate and eventually hard-wire this addiction circuitry. It is this hard-wiring that leads to drug craving and repetitive return to drug use by the user, as the brain seeks that source that brought it intense pleasure, and it is at this stage we view the addict as illogical, out of control, and “not himself.”

The addiction circuitry is complex and still only partially understood. The devastating effects of addiction on the life of the user and those in close proximity, are well known. As brain research continues to evolve in the coming years, we look forward to the potential that these advances will lead to new and more effective treatments for substance use disorders.

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GOOD FUN. GREAT MUSIC!

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Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain

By Sandy McMaster While listening to music excites multiple areas of the brain, playing an instrument provides a full brain workout!

• Simultaneously processes information in visual, audio, and motor skill areas, strengthening these functions which improves performance when used in other activities.

• Fine motor skills of playing an instrument builds more routes between the hemispheres of the brain, leading to faster processing of information and solving problems faster.

• Increases executive functions such as planning, strategizing, and analyzing details, enabling simultaneous analysis of both cognitive and emotional aspects of a situation.

• Improves memory functions of creating, storing, and retrieving information and works like a super search engine pulling information together from all parts of the brain.

Wow – how cool is that! Just playing an instrument does all that… time to pick up that ukulele and play!

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Patience…Gradually Modify a Behavior by, Newton Young Inherited temperament can be a factor in shyness that could lead to aggression.

Some of us may get a puppy from a responsible, ethical and experienced breeder, who socialized their puppies and can assure you their dogs are not fearful.

This is good because most breeders will also not release their puppies until they are eight to ten weeks old.

When a dog is adopted from a shelter, their behavior may be more difficult to predict. Be prepared to address fearfulness if it becomes apparent. Please do not give up and return the dog, because this behavior can be modified with patience and love.

Praise, along with treats can be given to reward acceptable behavior and replace a fearful response. This process , known as desensitization and counter-conditioning, is important to modify this behavior.

When I first approached Toby, a dog that I worked with recently, I knew right away that he was fearful of men.

Toby was found in a wooded area on the North Shore.

He was extremely skinny, hungry, shy and very fearful . Much time was spent feeding, talking

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to, and taking care of this abandoned dog.

It was important to establish trust with this new found friend.

Toby was recently introduced to a new home that had an older dog and a large fenced area to roam. I was called in to assist with Toby’s transition, and after a few rocky weeks, he seems to be bonding with his new owners, and doing very well.

Although there is still a lot of work to be done, great progress has been made.

Praise, along with treats can be given to reward acceptable behavior and replace a fearful response.

It is important to recognize a dog’s fearfulness and work on it before it turns into aggression. Work at the dog’s pace and watch their body language. Don’t rush, have patience.

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Aloha Pet Parents! Here’s some helpful information to make sure your trip to the dog park with your Keiki is safe and “all about” Rover! Please Kokua, read the park rules before you enter the gate!

MOST IMPORTANTLY…If your child is afraid of dogs this is not a place to take them to get over their fears. Take extreme caution regarding children under five, they may draw more dog attention due to diaper, potty training or just being low to the ground. Strollers are a “NO, NO” due to the dogs curious nature. They might jump up to see what it is, as well as being drawn to all the wonderful smells strollers have.

Teach your keiki that they need to stay with you and their job is to help you watch the dog play. Explain that they should not run around, throw things, yell or approach dogs they do not know. If a dog comes up to them and wants to smell them, that it is ok and that is how dogs greet everyone. If a dog is running towards them, stay still, if you run away the dog will think you are playing and it may cause several dogs to follow.

Let your keiki know that if they feel uncomfortable or scared about anything they should tell you right away.

Stay focused, over time you will develop relationships with other pet parents. Talking story is another distraction besides watching the dog, your keiki, the phone and so forth. I spoke to several parents who prefer just taking the dog, no keiki’s.

They feel more relaxed and get to enjoy the one to one time with Rover. After all, for many, Rover was their first keiki. Rover says” thanks for having a play date just for me!!” Quality time is priceless …right down to the minutes you have with the furry ones.

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How to be a champion Junior Lifeguard

The event was a senior project put together

by Kauai High School student Kate Machorek Happy Spring everybody. As it goes when meeting publication deadlines, I’m writing this piece 3 weeks before Christmas 2014!

So part of my thoughts are certainly on this Holiday Season, and I hope that all of you had a Safe and (mostly) Happy Holiday.

A huge event took place this Season (on November 29th) and it’s what I’m going to write about. The event was a senior project put together by Kauai High student Kate Machorek.

Other credentials already in her portfolio are getting full scholarship at West Point, and multiple National and State Junior Lifeguard championships medals.

remarkable Junior Lifeguard program, itself has a number of programs that are oriented to the 75% of visitor drownings.

Kate’s idea to spotlight the “local” drownings was truly inspired. Obviously local drownings are every bit as tragic and family-shattering as are The Kauai Lifeguard visitor drownings, or Association and the other causes of untimely County of Kauai have a death for that matter.

large investment in our As a student of how Junior Lifeguard program. and why drownings occur, I can say that November 29th was a major return on this local drownings are a investment, as one of our particularly tough nut to With visitors we Junior Lifeguards stepped crack. can focus on programs forward and gave back, to increase awareness, and became another so that visitors don’t “arrow in the quiver” just jump off the plane and into the ocean. of Kauai life-saving Locals have a much programs.

Her Junior Lifeguard experience is what drew her to “giving back’ by staging KauaiSplash 2014. The Mission of the event was to address the 25% (or so) Kauai drownings that are suffered by local residents.

The Kauai Lifeguard Association, which partners with the County of Kauai and other sponsors to put together our

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higher awareness of the ocean, it’s beauty and its challenges, its pleasures and its dangers. Locals tend to have an excellent understanding of how their own skills match up to the oceans’ conditions. Locals, however, often do take on activities that have significant risk to them. For example, Big Wave surfing,

Monty Downs, M.D.

President, Kaua`i Lifeguard Association

night diving, deep water scuba diving, one-person paddling in the open ocean. Now, we aren’t about to tell surfers “don’t surf” or divers “don’t dive” or paddlers “don’t paddle.” And therefore our drowning numbers won’t ever go down to zero.

I certainly do know of, some tragedies, however, where a local wouldn’t have drowned if they had the knowledge that Kate and her KauaiSplash expert instructors gave out in the event. They taught “drown proofing” positions, they pounded on the “don’t panic” mantra. They taught participants how to properly use a rescue tube, and how to properly use a surfboard in a rescue situation. That is, they taught the participants things that not only can save their own life, but also can save others’ lives. I myself will add there are many other key pieces of advice that apply to locals as well as visitors. For example, if you paddle a canoe you should know how to swim. Have a tether from yourself to your one-person canoe, in case it flips. Be scuba certified before you go scuba-diving. Etc.

There were 72 participants. Kate hustled up a number of sponsors to help with food, refreshments, materials, rewards, a sound system, tents, and she put together a strong cadre of volunteers. If the “Machorek 72” becomes a trunk that shoots out branches, there will soon be hundreds of youthful beach goers that are taking good care of themselves and keeping an eye open for others.

Kate, you’ll be in college next year, but I’m hoping that you kindled a fire that will become KauaiSplash 2015, and beyond!

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Start Small: Save Water In The Bathroom

By Kim Tamaoka When it comes to conserving water, a little goes a long way. So don’t be overwhelmed with the many water saving tips you may come across. If you want to make a difference, it’s OK to start small. Choose one area of your house and make the extra effort there.

Here are some simple tips on how you can save water in the bathroom.

IN THE SHOWER AND BATHTUB • Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors.

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• Turn off the water while shaving.

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• Check bathroom faucets and pipes for leaks. (Savings: 0.2 gallons per minute or 8,640 gallons per month.)

• Limit showers to 5 minutes.

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• Keep tub baths to a minimum.

(Savings: 24 gallons.)

• Make every flush count. Don’t use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.

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AT THE SINK • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. (Savings: 3 gallons per minute.)

• Check your toilet for leaks.

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