Kauai Family Magazine Spring 2022 by Kauai Family Magazine

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2022 HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The last two years have taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. Read the article on page 46 for tips to helping your child feel supported. Take time to be aware of how your family members are acting. Some may need extra help along the way.

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How do kids learn about money? Unfortunately, many don’t learn in school, so it’s important that parents step in. On page 60 are suggested ways to help children learn about money-buying, saving and counting, decision making and more. Check out the fun money games too!

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Check out our schools and community support services advertisers in this issue. Advertisers help provide the magazine to you for free! And if you or people you know have older parents or grandparents, make certain that you recommend our kupuna support services advertisers starting on Page 24. Valentine’s Day is February 14, read the 7 Valentine traditions on page 23. Girl’s Day is March 3, order your box of treats from Marks’s Place on page 4. Easter is April 17, make the Butterfinger Easter cupcakes on page 63. We hope that you find this issue of Kauai Family Magazine informative and useful. All the best to you, our faithful readers (and our new ones!), in this new year and always. Have a great 2022- be healthy and wise!

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COVER PHOTO T. Fuerte Photography

Contributors Kurt Akamine Patrick Ching Monty Downs, M.D. Todd Fuerte Karen Keesling Donna Lynn Loo Michael Lutwin, D.D.S. Alyssa Murata, M.D. Mark Oyama Jan Pierce Joel Punzal, OD Leah Ragsac Lindsay Richardson, MS, LMHC Robert Wotring, M.D Next Issue: Summer 2022 Advertising Deadline: March 15, 2022 Kauai Family Magazine is published quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday editions. Distribution: 15,000 printed quarterly and Digital E-Editions. Public and Private Preschools, Elementary and Middle Schools, Hospitals, Medical and Health Clinics, Libraries, Jamba Juice, Gather Federal Credit Union, Retailers and Community Organizations. Subscription Rate: $16.00 for one year (4 editions) Subscribe at KauaiFamilyMagazine.com Copyright © 2022 Kauai Family Magazine All rights reserved. No portion of Kauai Family Magazine may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. Kauai Family Magazine assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements.

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SPRING 2022 Cover Winner Family: Nikole, Avani, Tevah

Photo by T. Fuerte Photography

SPRING FEATURES 10 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION 13 14 36 60

WHAT’S INSIDE 16

OUR 2022 COVER KIDS WINNERS Congratulations to Winners & Semi-Finalists

KAUA`I KEIKI 7 Fun Valentine Traditions

KAUA`I DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES Housing, Utilities, Food, Childcare, COVID-19 Vaccines

KAUA`I KUPUNA Amazing Grace

LYING OR PRETENDING Teaching Kids to Tell the Truth

KAUA`I OHANA Family Hiking & Camping Tips

KAUA`I SPORTS The Countdown

Be Kind

TEACHING KIDS ABOUT MONEY Check out the Fun Money games too!

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Kauai Family Magazine is able to provide quality local content because of the continued support of our advertisers.

Support local businesses, and tell them you saw them in Kauai Family Magazine! Education, Enrichment, Sports Aloha Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21 Big Brothers Big Sisters Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Child & Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,55 Family Hui Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Kauai Resilience Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,47 Kawaikini Charter School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Community Partners Kauai Complex Area DOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 County of Kauai Office of the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 County of Kauai Lifeguard Association. . . . . . . . . 72,73,74,75 County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Kauai Christian Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

County of Kauai RSVP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Kauai Community Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,59

County of Kauai Department of Health. . . . . . . . . 14,15,16,17

Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,21 Patrick Ching Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Preschool Open Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 State of Hawaii DOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

County of Kauai Department of Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 County of Kauai Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Health & Medical Services Hawaii Surrogacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Malama Pono Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Regency at Puakea Assisted Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Punzal Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kauai Dept of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 KVMH Kalaheo Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ohana Pacific Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,25,26,27 Garden Isle Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kauai Adult Day Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 28

Gather Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Catholic Charities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Grove Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,65 Jamba Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13 Mark’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,49

Stay at Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Kauai Made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Leah Ragsac, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hawaii Health Systems Corporation- Kauai Region. . . . . . 40, 41 Kalaheo Dental Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kauai Medical Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Wilcox Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Jason Blake Health Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Kauai Restoration & Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 T. Fuerte Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,6 The Countdown Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,77,78,79

By Chef Mark Oyama

“I remember as a kid having this as a refreshing afternoon treat especially on a hot sunny day”.

Simple dessert and refreshing. Ingredients

1 cup water 1/4 cup malolo syrup, flavor of your choice 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

Mix water, malolo syrup and evaporated milk and mix to combine. Pour in small wax-paper lined paper cups and freeze. Serve by popping the frozen “Ice Cake” out of the cup and placing it back in inverted so it sticks out for lickinz’

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Kauai Family Magazine

THE 2022 WINNERS

Winners received a year’s supply of Jamba smoothies!

Avani and Tevah

John

Tehani

Kualau

Congratulations to our

Cover Kids Winners!

Look for them on future covers of Kauai Family Magazine

Congratulations to our

SEMI-FINALISTS

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Enzo

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Freya

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HOW TO CELEBRATE EVERY MONTH IN THE NEW YEAR! After the excitement of ringing in the New Year, many of us are faced with the January blues. However, each month of the new year brings something to celebrate. Whether it’s enjoying food, honoring animals, or just being silly, here are unique and fun days to commemorate as you keep the party going long into the new year. JANUARY 13 National Rubber Ducky Day We celebrate the rubber ducky on January 13 after the date appeared circled on a calendar in a 1973 episode of Sesame Street.

FEBRUARY 20 National Love Your Pet Day Whether your family pet is a dog, cat, or bunny this day is all about giving extra love to the fur babies in your family.

Spend the day counting, collecting, or just taking a bath (of course!) with your rubber ducky.

You and your kids can pamper your pet with special treats, cuddles or new toys, while reflecting on the special bond you share.

APRIL 9 National Unicorn Day

MAY 31 National Smile Day

This day honors the most popular mythical animal worldwide. The unicorn represents magic, fantasy, and happiness. Learn about its appearances in ancient cultures like those of the Celts, Romans and Persians. Then draw pictures, read books, and wear your favorite clothing item with the beloved creature.

Turn that frown upside down and smile! Flash a beautiful grin at home, at school, and in your neighborhood. Little ones can count how many smiles they see throughout the day on a clipboard while bigger kids can be encouraged to simply smile in order to brighten someone’s day.

MARCH 4-5 National Day of Unplugging From sundown on March 4 to sundown on March 5, this period aims to help families disconnect from technology and reconnect as people. Enjoy a device-free dinner party and put your phone away. Take this time to unplug, unwind, and relax. JUNE 17 National Eat Your Vegetables Day This day is all about making more vegetables a part of your healthy diet. However, if your kids balk at the idea of celebrating peas and carrots, then your family can honor June 17 in a sweeter way. It’s also National Apple Strudel Day.

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FAMILY FUN ALL YEAR! JULY 17 National Ice Cream Day Did you know that President Reagan established the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984? Beat the summer heat and indulge in scoops from your favorite spot or try your hand at making your own. Your family can discuss favorite flavors or think up new ones to try.

OCTOBER 5 National Do Something Nice Day You and your family can show kindness in big and small ways on this day. Try giving compliments, holding the door for someone, writing a letter to a relative, or paying for the order of the person behind you in line.

AUGUST 8 Global Sleep Under the Stars Night

SEPTEMBER 19 Talk Like a Pirate Day

This night encourages everyone to spend a night under the stars. Pitch a tent or bundle up under blankets in the backyard or on your lanai. Read books about constellations, shine a flashlight in the sky to make your own, and enjoy the outdoors as you turn your gaze upward.

Spend the day talking like your favorite swashbuckler. Whether you don an eye patch, dig for buried treasure, or nosh on some chocolate gold coins, you and your kids will walk the plank to celebrate this day. Shiver me timbers!

NOVEMBER 14 National Family PJ Day

DECEMBER 13 National Cocoa Day

Who doesn’t want to spend the day in their favorite pjs? Put on your matched or mismatched pajamas and then sleep in or snuggle up. Get your pets in the game, too. If you’re really planning ahead, now is the perfect time to snap that holiday card photo.

Prepare to welcome winter by indulging in a cup of hot chocolate. Your family can learn about the origin of drinking cocoa, said to be started by the Mayans as early as 500 BC, or have a taste test to decide which is the perfect topping: marshmallows or whipped cream.

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Mrs. Tiffany Dick, Owner of Aloha Dance Studio since 2002 is now celebrating their 20th year!! With the take over of Kauai Gymnastics in summer of 2020, she is able to serve more of the community in multiple styles of dance with 2 locations and now gymnastics keeping our Keiki healthy and fit! Aloha Dance & Kauai Gymnastics, thrive with movement at both locations and are places where kids of all ages’ shapes and sizes learn to dance, perform and tumble. We have a community of teachers, students and families who are passionate about performing arts and gymnastics. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of all styles of dance, the arts & gymnastics. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express them self.

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County of Kauai Spring Break Fun Registration begins March 2, 2022 online at Kauai.gov at 8 a.m. Date: March 14-18, 2022 Ages: 5-11 Locations: Lihue NC, Kalaheo NC Fee: $30 More info call: 241-4460

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Aloha Dance Studio & Kauai Gymnastics Dates: March 14-18, 2022 Ages: 5-18 More Info: Email: office@alohadancestudio.com, office@KauaiGymnastics.com

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A’o is the Hawaiian name of the Newell’s shearwater. This endangered seabird nests in the mountains. 2

Step 1. Forming: First form up the A’o using ovals and circles. Remember to press softly at this stage in case you need to erase lines. Step 2. Outlining: Next outline the A’o adding details at this stage.

Step 3. Shading & Coloring: Finally color the A’o using crayons or colored pencils. Tada!

It’s easy to submit your art for our contest. Email us, and include your name, age, grade, school and phone number. eMail your art to: info@kauaifamilymagazine.com

Valentine Traditions to Start with Your Kids By: Sarah Lyons

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for couples to express their love for one another, but it is also a great chance to show your children how much you love them too. While children typically exchange cards and small gifts on Valentine’s Day, this year try starting some fun new traditions for your family. DESSERT FIRST Just once a year it can’t hurt to have your sweets before your meal. Offer cake or ice cream first and let the kids enjoy their dessert without having to eat their veggies first. MAKE IT HEART-SHAPED After your dessert-first dinner, serve up some fun Valentine’s Day-themed meals. Heart-shaped pancakes or heart-shaped pizza are both fun and easy. Get the kids involved in the kitchen and you will have more time to make special memories of your Valentine’s Day dinner. GO ON A “DATE” Many people go on a date with their significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day but consider taking your child on a “date” to a place of their choice. If you have more than one child, each parent can pair off or take turns so all kids get to participate. Spending quality time together is a great way to show your kids you care and get the conversation flowing. CUDDLE UP If going out isn’t for your family, set aside time to cuddle up on the couch with those you love. Make popcorn, put on some pajamas, rent some movies, and spend some time together relaxing and cuddling

in the comfort of your living room. To make it extra special for Valentine’s Day, add red sprinkles to the popcorn and choose movies that have a love theme. BAKE AND SHARE Bake some Valentine’s Day themed cookies to share with someone you love. While you are at it, double the batch and share them with someone who may be spending Valentine’s Day alone this year. Cookies are a great way to bring some cheer. HIDE THE HEARTS Hide paper hearts around the house and have the kids go on a search for them. Whoever finds the most wins a prize such as a small toy or a book. You might want to have prizes on hand so that everyone gets a turn being the winner. You can enlist the winners to be their sibling’s assistant as a way of demonstrating their love for each other too. DECLARE YOUR LOVE The simplest way to show others you care is to tell them. Have each family member state one reason why they love the others. You can also write these on scraps of paper and read them as a group. Tuck them away in a special envelope and pull them out year after year to reread them.

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unnoticed. So, in October, with the help of our leaders, KHON TV Weather person Kamaka Pili, and RKT Media we scrapped our plans for a large in-person Christmas party and started to plan what many are saying was our best Christmas event yet—a Virtually Live Christmas Party! More than an entertaining evening, we wanted to provide our hardworking team, an extraordinary, interactive experience where THEY would feel supported, appreciated, and cared for—an Event, albeit a virtual one that they would not soon forget. For nearly two COVID years, our team members have provided unwavering care for our kupuna. As we

reflected on their accomplishments, we realized that all of this could not have happened without a commitment to teamwork, excellence, and genuine care. Exceptional team members, working long hours, sometimes pulling double shifts, volunteering to work on their day off, all they while risking their own safety and the safety of their families to come together as One Ohana to keep our kupuna safe and protected throughout this pandemic. At our virtual Christmas party, Mark Yamanaka’s shared with us his rendition of the song Amazing Grace from the safety of his living room studio – it was so moving because the care that our healthcare professionals have provided to our island community has been nothing short of “Amazing.” And, they have done so with such “Grace” towards our kupuna and each other. We believe that it has been the Lord’s Amazing Grace that carries us through this pandemic and will continue to sustain us for years to come.

with Kalenaku and Kelly Boy Delima singing “The Prayer.” These lyrics became our company’s prayer as we continually sought the Lord’s guidance as we navigated through one of the most difficult times in our modern era.

I pray you’ll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don’t know Let this be our prayer When we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we’ll be safe.

Let this be our prayer as we begin 2022 and allow His Amazing Grace to keep us in a “place where we’ll be safe.”

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Tender Loving Care By Donna Lynn Loo, RSVP Director, Agency on Elderly Affairs.

Nearly one out of three older adults live alone. But you don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. The County of Kauai, Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) provides resources for adults 60 years and older, including a new program called TLC, a telephone reassurance program addressing isolation and loneliness. AmeriCorps Seniors of the Kauai RSVP volunteer program will provide friendly phone calls with Tender Loving Care. In a recent volunteer training, Dr. Dennis Pezzato, Phd Behavioral Specialist, shared insight with RSVP volunteers, to deal with common issues many seniors face—coming to terms with increased limitations and increased isolation in their lives. These challenges have a profound effect on their emotional and physical well-being. It is not unusual for seniors to struggle with mood swings, depression, loneliness, and fears or uncertainty about their lives. Allowing them the opportunity to share their concerns and have them feel heard, can change their personal outlooks, and improve quality of life. Volunteers of the TLC program can serve as that listening ear. Dr. Pezzato is a member of the AEA Advisory Board, an AEA Consultant and RSVP volunteer. He created a YouTube channel featuring his “Facets of Life” audio series. Topics include Relaxation Techniques; Life After a Cancer Diagnosis, Cardiac Event or Surgery; Adult Children; An Alzheimer’s Overview and more. A Caregiver’s Guide booklet, which Dr. Pezzato authored, is available at AEA. Another valuable resource is free phone counseling sessions offered through WorkLife Hawaii, a division of Child & Family Service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call WorkLife Hawaii at (808)543-8445.

For more information on services for seniors, to register or volunteer for the TLC program, please call the Agency on Elderly Affairs at (808)241-4470.

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Take Control of Your Health:

6 Steps to Prevent a Fall Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. Stay safe with these tips! Find a good balance and exercise program

Look to build balance, strength, and flexibility. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for referrals. Find a program you like and take a friend.

Talk to your health care provider Ask for an assessment of your risk of falling. Share your history of recent falls.

Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist Make sure side effects aren’t increasing your risk of falling. Take medications only as prescribed.

Get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses Your eyes and ears are key to keeping you on your feet.

Keep your home safe Remove tripping hazards, i ncrease lighting, make stairs safe, and install grab bars in key areas.

Talk to your family members Enlist their support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Falls are not just a seniors’ issue.

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3 Pricing Strategies in a Seller’s Market By Leah Ragsac, Kauai Realty, Inc.

Real estate markets across the country are experiencing a strong seller’s market. For potential sellers, this may be a golden opportunity to get top value for their property. While it may be tempting to aim for the sky when setting the listing price, that may not be your best option. Here are 3 pricing strategies to consider before deciding on your asking price.

Listing at Market Value Buyer’s love “realistic sellers.” After considering the market data for your area, choosing to list at the current market value can attract the right buyer and encourage a solid offer or two. Typically, this results in a fullprice offer with straightforward terms.

Listing High It is always tempting to list ahead of the market, especially in a seller’s market. This strategy is risky and can mean you waste valuable time by sitting on the market with little interest. Even in a strong sellers’ market, buyers will shy away from overpriced listings.

Listing Low Listing below market value will attract attention. The goal of this strategy is to encourage a bidding war that results in a sales price over market value. A seller’s market presents opportunities. Work with your agent to discuss the options and trends in your local market. While it is a good time to sell, Buyer’s don’t lose heart. It is a good time to buy as interest rates are still low, making it a good time for Buyers and Sellers!

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Looking for farm-themed cookies for Valentine’s Day? These Pig Sugar Cookies from The Seaside Baker are absolutely adorable, soft, and delicious! Classic sugar cookies are shaped to look like pigs and then glazed with colorful pink frostings to give you a delicious and adorable cookie. These cookies won’t be going to market, but right into your mouth. Get the full recipe at https://theseasidebaker.com/pig-sugar-cookies/

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Save Water, Fix a Leak! By: Kaua'i Department of Water

Responsible water users investigate household leaks frequently. Did you know, you can use your water meter to check for leaks? Here’s how: • Step 1: Turn off all water appliances in your home; including faucets and plumbing fixtures. • Step 2: L ocate your water meter and lift the meter face cap. Identify the Low Flow Indicator (LFI); a small red dial located on the meter’s face. • Step 3: Monitor the LFI for 12 minutes. If it moves, even slightly, you still have a leak. Repeat steps #1 and #3 after each repair until the LFI no longer moves. Join us during “Fix a Leak Week” and receive a free leak detection kit on March 14-18, 2022. For more information, contact the Department of Water at 245-5455.

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omewhere around the age of three, when children begin to understand parents may not know what they actually did or didn’t do, your precious little angel may begin to tell big whoppers. “Baby Jack made that mess,” or “I played with a dinosaur today and rode on his back.” Before you panic, thinking your child is destined for a life of crime, let’s take a look at when children lie, why they lie, and how to teach them to tell the truth.

Why Children tell lies for a variety of reasons. They’re afraid of getting in trouble, they want attention, they’re testing boundaries, or quite often with the very young, they just enjoy a good story and haven’t yet learned the distinction between fantasy and real life.

to clean it up. When the lie was meant to cover breaking a family rule, it’s best to set a consequence in line with the infraction—perhaps forgoing play with a favorite toy for a period of time. Setting reasonable consequences builds trust yet reinforces the family value of both the rule and truth-telling. When consequences involve physical punishment, children are much more likely to lie in an effort to avoid the pain.

If a child breaks a family rule, or makes a big mess, he may be afraid of the consequences. Parents need to first discern whether the infraction was intentional or a normal childhood accident such as spilling milk. When parents see the lie was meant to cover a normal child “accident,” it’s best to reassure that we all make mistakes and work together

Some “lies” are merely pretending. Wouldn’t it be fun to have an imaginary friend, or be able to fly to the moon and back? This is absolutely normal behavior and part of a child’s growth and development. Young children are learning right and wrong and need experience to tell the difference between truthfulness and lying. Plus we adults read

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Pretending? to Tell the Truth

By Jan Pierce

them stories filled with creativity, pretending and magical acts. So children need experience and practice in separating fun, creative fantasy from everyday real life. When Children begin to experiment with telling fibs at about age three when their language is developed enough to express their thoughts clearly. They are experimenting with the lines between fact and fantasy. They understand they may displease adults with some behaviors and want to avoid being in trouble. From ages four to six children are able to tell more sophisticated lies. However, when questioned about the circumstances most children will eventually relent and tell the truth. Spring 2022

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As children grow older they learn they can tell a lie and not get caught. They’ve learned more about how other people think, and know when their fabrication is believable. That’s why it’s so important as parents to take the time to teach honesty as a family value from babyhood on up. Whenever your child tells an untruth, you have the opportunity to teach. If they share a creative idea as fact, “My doll says she is hungry now.” You have the opportunity to teach, “It would be fun if your doll could talk, wouldn’t it?” If a mess is made and a fib told, “The dog spilled the juice.” You can say, “It’s okay if you accidently spilled. We all spill sometimes. Let’s clean up the mess.” And when lies are blatantly told to cover up a broken rule, “I didn’t hit my brother.” Then a fair and reasonable consequence is imposed to set the boundary. “We don’t hit and our family tells the truth.” How to Teach Truth-telling Everyday family life offers countless 38

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opportunities to mold and shape our children’s moral code. We all want our children to be honest, upright citizens. Here are some ways to teach our children to be truth-tellers: Be a good role model. You can talk all day about being honest, but if your children hear you tell a lie, they’ll know you don’t really mean it. Even small fibs told by parents are confusing to children trying to navigate the rules of the home. Notice and encourage whenever truth is told. Both in real-life situations and when watching television or videos, there are opportunities to notice who is telling the truth and who is not. “Oh, dear, that character is telling a lie. What will happen now?” Or, when your child does tell the truth, make a point of complimenting him or patting her on the back. Applaud truth-telling whenever it happens. Help children understand the difference between truth and fantasy.

Enjoy fantasy tales with your children, but talk about reality. “It would be fun if animals could really talk, but it’s just pretend.” Tell your children you know they can do the right thing. Children need to hear your praise and encouragement. “I know you can do the right thing.” And “I know you can make the right choices.” Talk about the importance of being honest. “When people don’t tell the truth they feel bad. They may be worried or feel guilty. It’s so much better to tell the truth.” Play games and do activities that promote honesty. Play a game in which you draw a card with a sentence written on it. Read it aloud for everyone to hear. Is it real-life or fantasy? Or role-play with puppets that either tell the truth or lie.

Read books that lead to discussion about truth and lies. We all know about the boy who cried wolf. Take the time to find stories that teach the importance of telling truth. Of course, you want your child to thrive as a responsible citizen. You want them to be a person of character and moral goodness. Honesty is a character trait that takes some work to instill. It needs to be held up and valued in everyday life. And the value of creativity and fantasy has its place in life, but the difference between fantasy and reality needs to be taught. An occasional fib is a normal part of kids’ lives and for most kids, lying doesn’t become a habit. With patient teaching and understanding, your child will master truthfulness.

Avoid tempting your child to lie. Explosive anger or asking “Who did that?” will tempt a child to lie to avoid trouble. Whenever possible, stay calm and get to the bottom of the problem. Additionally we want children to trust us enough to tell the truth in the event of any kind of dangerous or abusive situations. Children have to know it’s safe to admit a problem. Share childhood memories that help teach honesty. Kids love to hear stories of their parents as young children. Tell how you learned to tell the truth and resist lying. Share hard lessons learned. Spring 2022

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By Melani Gagon

Camping and hiking look a lot different for us now than before we had kids. Adding kids to the mix takes more work, but it makes for such good memories! If you are heading out this spring break, keep these tips in mind!

Keep Expectations Real Just like at home, some days are great, and some days are hard. It definitely isn’t always easy but managing our expectations and expecting the unexpected has helped with some of the stress that comes from adventuring with small children.

Go with The Flow We’ve learned to let go of what we think our camping trip or hike “should” look like and try to just go with the flow. If you have young toddlers and babies like we do and are thinking of taking them out exploring with you, I highly suggest doing it! Just remember to pack the snacks – and then more snacks!! You can never seem to have enough.

Bring Home with You When we are camping, I like to bring familiar items from home to help them settle at night when it’s time for bed. I don’t like to get crazy packing a ton of things, so one or two is enough for us. Plus, they love having a few of their toys to play with in the dirt. It’s way better than a backyard sandbox!

Throw out Routines I can’t stick to normal routines for bedtime and naps. When I

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try to force them, it usually ends in tears for everyone. So, naps end up being at random times, and bedtime is usually later than it is at home. I’ve found that going with the flow of the day and letting them play adds to the experience for them and us. They usually sleep better and stay asleep through the night.

Sing Songs, Play Games, and Point Out the Wildlife Entertain them & engage them in their surroundings! Help them learn to appreciate what is around them, because little nature lovers turn into big nature lovers. Keeping hiking fun for them will help make them excited to go the next time because for them it really is a big adventure no matter where you are.

A Trusty Backpack is a Must We love having different options of kid carriers to go on hikes with our kids. Some days they want to walk on their own and pick up every rock and clump of dirt they see. Other days they want to be carried the whole way. And

some days it’s a combination. Having options to comfortably carry them on hikes has been huge, so we can explore all the trails around us.

Start Out with Short Hikes Also remember to take breaks and play! It’s not how fast you can go or how many miles you can log, it’s more important that they have fun. Don’t worry about the destination. Try to make it a good experience for them. Even if that means stopping at every river to let them skim rocks in it. The random stops have been some of the most memorable on the trail. Even though our kids may not remember these moments outdoors, we always will. We love giving our kids as many opportunities as we can to run wild and let their imaginations be free. They won’t be this little for long, so we are making the most out of this season of life. So, bring your kids on your next adventure and have fun seeing some of your favorite places (or somewhere new) through their eyes. Spring 2022

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MESSAGE FROM PAUL ZINA Kauai Complex Area Superintendent Aloha Kaua’i DOE Ohana! I love my job. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else, even during these trying times. It is a great joy for me to work alongside our school leaders to take care of our haumana every day in school. I want to thank all the school faculty and staff who have been working hard to keep schools safe, healthy and most of all open for learning—as school should be. The pandemic continues to be a challenge for us all. Here is a mantra we have begun to use in the DOE given any emergency response to the pandemic—schools should be last to close and first to open. Help us keep it that way. Ensure no one in your family comes to school with symptoms of illness. Quarantine or isolate in a safe place when you are sick to protect others. We all need to do our part to stay healthy and safe. Please use the other mitigating strategies we have all learned over the course of this pandemic - get vaccinated if appropriate for you and your family, social distance to the extent possible, wear a mask to protect yourself and others, use good personal hygiene and wash your hands often. We will get through this Kaua’i. We are always better together. As always, you can find the most current Kaua’i Complex Area updates at our Kaua’i Public Schools launch website at bit.ly/kauaipublicschools. And you can find the most current state HIDOE updates at http://hawaiipublicschools.org. Stay safe, healthy and strong as we continue to support our children and families as one team! Mahalo!

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6 Steps to Helping Your Child Feel Supported by Lindsay Fernandez Richardson, MS, LMHC

Youth who feel supported are more likely to grow into healthy, caring, and responsible adults. Here are some research driven tips to try with the young people you care about. 1. Focus on the connection between you and your child. Find genuine curiosity in who they are. See what you can learn about them and their interests, whether it’s games, artwork, social media, current events, sports, music, etc. 2. Encourage your child to come to you for help. Regularly ask how they’re doing, especially when they seem upset. Try saying, “I noticed you seem down and I’ve been wondering if there’s anything we need to talk about. How is everything with you?” 3. Help your child feel truly heard by you. Listen with compassion. Try summarizing what they share and guess how they might be feeling. For example, “Sounds like math has been getting pretty tough. You must be feeling overwhelmed,” or “That girl from class ignored you and you’re not sure if she likes you, so you’re worried.” Your child will only be ready to hear your advice once they feel heard. 4. Show your child that you love them unconditionally. Highlight their strengths. Rethink jokes or criticisms that are meant to be harmless, but are more hurtful than we realize. Consider working toward a goal of 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction. 46

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5. S tay actively involved in helping your child be successful in school. Frequently ask them where things are going well and where they might need some help. 6. M anage your emotions while interacting with your child. Work on noticing your own feelings. It can help to quietly lengthen your inhale and exhale while remembering that you can handle this temporary discomfort. Check out future issues for more tips on helping your child develop resilience. Scan this QR code for more information and resources:

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Kauai Christian Academy: Relationships are Key to Learning By Daniel Plunkett, KCA Administrator

Teaching and learning are relational activities, which is why the pandemic has been so disruptive to student learning across the country. Students learn best when they are in a real, physical community with their peers and loving, wellqualified teachers. We believe that the most important relationship a student can develop is a right relationship with God, which is why we incorporate biblical teaching at all levels of learning. We also believe the teacher/student relationship is vital, which is why I’m so glad to have an incredible faculty at KCA dedicated to providing high academic standards with a quality curriculum but with the encouragement and support needed to ensure that every student can succeed. Students also need positive peer influences, and we have a wonderful, welcoming group of students at KCA. Our school has been growing as more people on island discover the lifechanging, academically excellent, Christ-centered education available at Kauai Christian Academy. We’re now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year and we’d like to invite your family to be a part of the KCA community, too! Give us a call to find out how your child can build relationships at KCA in the new year.

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Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School will begin accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year! Kawaikini NCPCS is a free, public K-12 Hawaiian language immersion school, located in Puhi servicing students island-wide. Applications will be available online starting January 14 at www.kawaikini.com. Application deadline is Friday, February 25.

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Your Dental Health in 2022 By Dr. Robert Stebbins, DDS, Kalaheo Dental Group

Spring is a time of new growth and change. We may find ourselves cleaning out old closets, making healthier eating choices, and renewing our workout goals. It is a great time to review our dental health goals and routines as well. • Getting back to the basics is key. Tooth brushing for two minutes twice a day and flossing daily are a great starting place. • Making healthy eating choices will help you maintain your body and teeth. Steer clear of those sugary foods and eat a well-balanced diet. • Staying hydrated is important for your teeth and gums. Reach for a water instead of sugary drinks.

• Remember to take care of all areas of your mouth. Simple things like using lip balms with sunscreen to protect them from sun damage can prevent problems later. • Your dentist will be a great source of information as you strive to maintain your oral health. Regular checkups will help to catch issues before they become bigger problems. It is important to review with your dentist questions and concerns you may have to get quality guidance.

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2022 New Year’s Baby! It’s EASY and FREE—to share your ‘ohana’s good news. Don’t miss this chance to announce your baby’s arrival and have a wonderful keepsake for your baby book. Email photo and information to births@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com to submit a baby announcement online.

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Being Home Alone with a Newborn, Doesn’t Mean You’re Alone. It Takes a Hui By Karen Keesling

Parenting can be isolating when you’re home alone with a newborn. When Lesley Fry had her daughter she said, “Family Hui Hawai'i was an absolute lifesaver to me ... connecting with other moms, talking about concerns and celebrations throughout the different milestones makes you feel like you are part of a community and have others you can rely on at any time.” She is still friends with many of the parents she met through Family Hui Hawai'i. Family Hui Hawai'i offers online chats called Parent Cafés where families can share and support each other from the comfort of home. It’s like an online meet-up group that you can attend once or as many times a month as your and baby’s schedule allows. It takes a Hui to raise a parent! Let's do it together. Sign up to join any of our FREE programs and start making friends and connections that last a lifetime.

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Start Healthy Oral Habits Now For A Smile That Lasts A LifeTime!

Your Keiki’s smile is wonderful! Baby teeth First birthday-First tooth-First dental visit. are important for a healthy adult smile. Take your keiki to their first dental visit by their first birthday or tooth.

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Keep Your Eyes Healthy

By Punzal Vision, Dr. Joel E. Punzal, OD

As we approach two years of pandemic life, there have been many changes to our everyday routines. Maintaining good hygiene is of the utmost importance. Here are some eye care tips to help us stay healthy: • Avoid touching your eyes. • Use clean face masks. • Wear daily disposable contact lenses and discard after one time use. • If using biweekly or monthly contact lenses, replace cases regularly. • Wearing glasses instead of contact lenses provides extra protection to the eyes. • Sanitize your glasses frequently. UV sanitizing devices are a great way to safely clean glasses without damaging the lenses. • Replace eye makeup and applicators regularly. • Wash towels and sheets often. If you notice symptoms of a possible eye infection, please give us a call!

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KAUAI COMMUNITY Kauai Community Science Center is a NASA James Webb Space Kauai Community Science Center, KCSC, has been learning and sharing about NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope since becoming a NASA JWST Community Event Partner last year. We incorporated JWST into our STEAM events by holding JWST coloring contests with Kekaha, Eleele and Koloa Elementary School Students ahead of each KCSC STEAM event with those schools. KCSC provided JWST replicas that we 3D printed as prizes. KCSC also provided each student with a JWST 3D printed bubble wand with one of the KCSC Brown Bag Activities. That was more than 500 bubble wands! NASA’s JWST launched on Christmas Day and we are excited to have our first KCSC Science @ Your Theater event on March 6th that will feature NASA’s JWST and a NASA Scientist too! We have a lot more going on at KCSC, visit our website to learn more. Contact us if your school is interested in having a KCSC STEAM event or you would like to collaborate in another way, email, info@kauaicsc.org or call, 808-431-4332. We hope to see or hear from you soon!

KCSC STEAM EVENTS

KCSC had JWST coloring contests with Kekaha, Eleele & Koloa Schools and 3D printed JWST replicas for prizes along with books.

Koloa School students enjoy JWST 3D printed bubble wands at KCSC STEAM Daey event for the whole school in December.

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It’s never too early (or late) for parents to teach kids about money. A study by the University of Cambridge found that money habits, including self-monitoring and delayed gratification, are set by age 7. Why Financial Conversations Are Important Most kids don’t learn money management in school. So, if parents don’t discuss it, how do kids learn? If we want to help our kids navigate their way to financial independence it is crucial we start money conversations at home. Here are tips and family games to help with the process.

Set a good example. Parents need to demonstrate sound financial decisions and responsibility: how to budget, save, spend wisely and build good credit. Discuss your family’s financial goals with the kids and your plan to achieve them. For regular spending, such as groceries, make a list in advance and

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let the kids observe you sticking to it. Discuss why you make various purchasing decisions (brand name or generic?) as you walk through the aisles.

Be honest. When you make mistakes, use them as teachable moments with the kids.

Teach kids to save. Take children to the bank to open a savings account. Help them establish their own meaningful goals and gradually raise the bar. Perhaps your child could save for a favorite book first, then a skateboard and, later, a bike. This is how to guide them from shorter to long-term goals. You might even move from giving a weekly to monthly allowance, to increase the challenge.

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Consider encouraging a child to save by offering matching funds (your child saves half the cost of an item and you pay for the remainder). Share the benefits and dangers of credit cards with teens—and explain to younger children how an ATM card works. They need to understand that ATM machines don’t distribute free money.

Let kids make decisions. Allow kids to make their own spending decisions (within reason), regardless of potential outcome. Children should decide for themselves how much to spend or save, so that early lessons become more memorable. Don’t try to prevent every [perceived or actual] mistake. It’s OK to remind kids of long-term savings goals if there’s a temptation to spend on impulse, but let them make the final decision. Experiencing how shortterm, unplanned purchases delay longterm goals is an important life lesson.

Teach philanthropy. Teaching children to be generous, kind and to support causes they care about encourages empathy and helps them develop their own personal values as they grow. Start with your child’s interests, does he have a particular interest in feeding the homeless, climate change or animals? Show kids how to divide some of their allowance to address these issues.

The Allowance Game Ages 5+ www.LakeshoreLearning.com This exclusive game from Lakeshore Learning seems easy enough: be the first to save $20 and win! But with earnings on the board (such as wash the car, lose a tooth or recycle) and expenditures (buy a toy, go to the movies, etc.), it’s harder than it sounds. Such a great game to learn saving, budgeting and counting change. Act Your Wage Ages 10+ Earn a salary, pay bills and save. First player out of debt wins! Money Bags: A Crazy Coin Counting Game Ages 7+ Collect, count and exchange money as you make your way to the finish line. Monopoly Junior Ages 5+ An introduction to the classic Monopoly Game (ages 8+); buy and sell properties such as a candy store or pet store. The Game of Life Ages 8+ Make big life decisions (such as education, career path, getting married and more) while managing money. Buy it Right Ages 5+ Establish prices, buy and sell items, and learn the value of money.

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Kaua‘i Students Succeed in STEM Programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are flourishing on Kaua‘i Grove Farm is driven by initiatives that build a sustainable Kauaʻi. That’s why we support the Cognition Learning Center (Cogs) at Kauaʻi Community College (KCC), a program where students and faculty develop innovative projects made from reusable resources. The mission of Cogs is to inspire and encourage inquiry, exploration, and hands-on learning to excite students of all ages. Grove Farm recognizes the good work of Cogs and was pleased to donate a second grant of $5,000 to this program. Started in 2010 with KCC students and a STEM grant, Cogs has evolved over the years and also works with students from

kindergarten through high school (K-12) on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related projects and programs. Grove Farm Foundation donated $10,000 to Cogs in support of the inspiring work that they are doing in the community. Our founder, George Norton Wilcox, was himself an accomplished engineer of irrigation systems, and he would be proud to see the success of programs like Cogs on lands he once owned, which were donated to KCC and now serves the community college, Island School, and Kawaikini Charter School.

Nearly 300 Local Recipes Gathered by Kaua‘i Schools During October and November, five Kaua‘i schools—Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School, Kōloa Elementary School, King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School, and Waimea High School — participated in a Recipe Roundup Contest to win grants from the Grove Farm Foundation. Making and enjoying ‘ono food is essential to Kaua‘i culture, and Grove Farm is creating a free online collection of recipes from the community

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to preserve and share favorite local dishes.

Good Luck to the Programming Panthers! Seven fourth graders from St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a will be flying to O‘ahu in February to compete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge.

Under the leadership of Coach Drew Cohick and mentor Martian Binonwangan, the Programming Panthers have been a team for the past three years, since the first grade. This year’s “Cargo Connect” mission challenges the students to design, build and program robots that will transport and delivery cargo efficiently and safely

within the time limit. FIRST Robotics teaches students not only about robotics, but also about values such as “Gracious Professionalism,” which means showing high-quality work, highlighting the value of others, and respecting others and the community. Grove Farm is pleased to support the Programming Panthers with a $2,000 donation for robotic parts, new programming tablets, and help with travel expenses.

Congratulations to Kōloa Elementary School on winning the grand prize of $4,000 with 117 recipes submitted! “Santa Warren” surprised Principal Leila Kobayashi the week before Christmas with the good news. A big MAHALO to all the students, parents, faculty, staff and friends who participated in the fun. Collectively, the five schools submitted a whopping total of 282 mouthwatering recipes! Here are the results of the contest: First Place ($4,000) Kōloa Elementary School 117 recipes submitted

Fourth Place ($2,000) Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School 29 recipes submitted

Second Place ($3,000) Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School 79 recipes submitted

Fifth Place ($1,000) Waimea High School 21 recipes submitted

Third Place ($2,500) King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School 36 recipes submitted

All the recipes will be added to Grove Farm’s website. Follow Grove Farm on Facebook and Instagram to see new recipes every month.

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Why PARENTS Should

PLAY with Their

KIDS As parents, we often ask our kids to entertain themselves while we work on other tasks. While learning to play independently is important, children love playing with others, especially their parents. They crave time with their parents and since play comes naturally to them, it is a great opportunity to get to know your child better and teach new skills authentically. When parents make a point to play with their kids on their level they will experience many benefits for both the parent and child involved.

PLAYING PROMOTES BONDING Children build relationships through time spent interacting and playing with others. When parents play with their kids it gives

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them an opportunity to see things from their perspective, use pretend play to explore their environment, build problem solving skills, and have fun together. When children play with their parents they learn to trust them, how interact with others, and how healthy competition works. We all build relationships and bonds when we spend time together. What relationship is more important the one of parent and child?

PLAYING IS FUN Playing comes easily to children, but somewhere along the way we forget how to play with a prescribed set of rules and why we enjoyed it in the first place. When parents give themselves permission to let go of their to-do list for a few moments and just focus on the fun that comes with playing, they have time to enjoy their kids, laugh with them, and show them their lighter side.

PLAYING IS GREAT STRESS RELIEF Once we have set aside time in our day to allow for play, we often find ourselves smiling and laughing more often with our children. After experiencing this, we can feel some of the day’s tension lift. Playing is a great way to relieve stress, especially when it includes physical activity. Getting out in the backyard and playing catch, taking a walk to the park, or exploring nature are great ways to reduce stress while playing with and bonding with your child. Playtime can be a great stress relief to children as well. It gives them a chance

By Sarah Lyons to act out their frustration and worries in a safe environment.

PLAYING DEVELOPS SKILLS It’s no surprise that interacting with others helps your child develop their social skills but there are many other ways play aids your child’s development. Playing catch develops hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Pretend play, such as playing kitchen or doing a puppet show, helps them learn about the world around them. Stressful situations can be acted out through play and can help kids learn to deal with them. Coloring, crafts, and building blocks develops their fine motor skills and gross motor skills are developed through playing at the park, riding

bikes along trails, or building an obstacle course and testing it out. Play also builds their self-esteem and helps them understand their role in the world. Parents can help guide their children through these learning processes while teaching them how to play with others and the benefits of living an active lifestyle. We live in a busy society that undervalues and leaves little time for play. Parents must be intentional when it comes to making time to interact and play with their children. The to-do list will always be there but our children grow up in what seems like a blink of an eye. Taking the time to play with your child is worth it for both of you.

Spring 2022

Lead Exposure and Poisoning Prevention

By Alyssa Murata, MD Pediatrician KVMH Kalaheo Clinic

It is well-known that high lead levels in the blood can be harmful to humans, especially to developing brains in children. Even low elevations have been linked to attention issues, poor school performance, and lower IQ. At higher levels, it can also present as physical symptoms, such as stomach aches, headaches, anemia, and fatigue.

What can you do to reduce lead exposure? • Keep home free from lead dust clean the house frequently, and fix any peeling paint.

It is recommended nationwide for all children to be tested at ages 1 and 2.

• Use cold tap water for mixing formula or obtaining drinking water.

What’s the risk here on Kauai? The majority of our zip codes on Kauai are at risk for elevated lead level exposure, according to the HI-CLPPP.

• You can hire a certified lead inspector to assess your home, or collect samples of dust/paint/water/ soil to send off for lead testing.

Most common sources • Older homes built before 1978 with peeling or decaying paint can introduce lead into household dust. • Lead fishing sinkers and old antiques can also be causes. • Although water is not a common source here, there have been isolated instances.

• Encourage frequent handwashing, particularly before eating • Do not let your child play in dirt not covered by grass.

• Finally – make the extra trip to go to the lab to get the lead level lab drawn when it is ordered at ages 1 and 2! If you have an older child who has never been tested, ask your doctor to order labs. What happens if my child has a high lead level? Your pediatrician will contact you if there is an elevated level on your labs and arrange for a repeat lab test within 3 months. For any level greater than 10, your pediatrician will need to get the HI-CLPPP involved. For more information, please visit the HI-CLPPP website at lead.hawaii.gov Spring 2022

What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children By Dr. Robert Wotring, Kauai Medical Clinic

“Vaccinations are safe and effective. They help protect children, their families, as well as people that they’re around at school and on their sports teams.” Keiki ages 5 to 11 are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering another layer of protection for Hawai‘i’s families from COVID-19. “I am very excited that we have the vaccine available for children ages 5 to 11, and I strongly encourage parents to get their children vaccinated or to talk to your child’s pediatrician if you are uncertain or have questions,” said Dr. Robert Wotring, a pediatrician at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic. “Vaccinations are safe and effective. They help protect children, their families, as well as people that they’re around at school and on their sports teams.” For parents who may be unsure about vaccinating their child, consider the following: • Children who are infected with COVID-19 can spread the virus to family members and others, even if they have no symptoms. • While most children experience mild or no COVID-19 symptoms, they may be at risk for long-term effects that can last for months, even after a mild infection. • Fully vaccinated individuals are 10 times less likely to be sick enough to need to be in the hospital with COVID-19. 70

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• Vaccinating children can help keep them in school, and help them safely participate in sports, playdates and other group activities. • School quarantine and isolation guidelines may differ for fully vaccinated children compared to those who are not vaccinated. If you have questions about what is right for your child, talk to someone you trust like your child’s pediatrician, who knows your child’s health background and can answer questions to help you decide what is best for you and your family. To schedule an appointment for a keiki vaccine, visit WilcoxHealth. org/Vaccine.

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I’m not a journalist and writing for Kauai Family Magazine is my main claim to being a writer. With this inexperience it’s always a challenge for me to write a piece for the spring edition as I and my family prepare for Christmas Day in a few days. I love to play music (guitar and harmonica and vocals) and Holiday songs including Hanukkah songs are what I’m playing as soon as I get up from this writing. But, I’ll take on this challenge and here it goes. When this spring edition comes out we will have gotten through most of the big, and 72

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sometimes monster, winter swell conditions, swells that are generated by huge winter storms way up north in the Aleutian Islands. One man’s meat is another man’s poison, as the saying goes. I.e. These swells attract the top-tier surfers from around the world, while at the same time they present a life-threatening challenge to people who aren’t familiar with their power, with their timing, and with what they can do to seaside rock ledges and to beautiful beaches. Although these swells are more frequent in December through

By Monty Downs, MD Wilcox Hospital ER Doctor

The southside beaches are the ones that are typically NOT exposed to the swells coming from the North, barring a wraparound condition that can sometimes happen.

March, the safest assumption is that the “off season” is between Memorial Day and Labor Day. So, please continue to be vigilant as you read this, and please stick with the wise saying “Please swim near a Lifeguard.”

And please don’t be too offended if a Lifeguard calls out on his bullhorn to tell you “You shouldn’t go in the water here today. You should drive to the Southside if you want to get wet.” NOTE: The southside beaches are the ones that are typically not exposed to the swells coming from the North, barring a wraparound

condition that can sometimes happen.

Residents, who have experience with our ocean hazards, are less likely to be a victim of the effects of a monster swell, and this may explain why 75% of drownings on Kauai are visitors. Interestingly, on Oahu it’s more like 50% visitors, 50% residents. Why this difference? My understanding is that with the population of Oahu being nearly one million residents compared to Kauai’s about 70,000 residents, the math tells you that there will be more residents getting in the ocean, and into ocean-related trouble, on Oahu than on Kauai.

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New Year, Same Ocean Safety & Hazards Also, Kauai has more exoticallyalluring, and unguarded, beaches than Oahu. To digress from ocean safety for a moment: The big story the last 2 years of course hasn’t been ocean accidents, it’s been covid 19 and the delta variant and now the omicron variant. This pandemic has kept our visitor numbers below pre-covid levels and as we all know, for about a year these visitor numbers were drastically down. It makes sense then that our ocean accidents, including drownings, have been down—and they have been. I guess we could say this is one bright spot in the midst of all the covid-related challenges and suffering.

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appears that having coronavirus in our midst, one strain or another, is something we’ll be living with for a long time, maybe forever. Similar to the influenza virus that we have lived with and sometimes died from. My own grandmother died in the influenza pandemic of 1918, at the age of 24 and fortunately at least for me, 2 years after my mother had been born to her. It seems likely to me that those of us who get vaccinated, and I am certainly

As I write the omicron variant is causing concern and so we aren’t yet out of the covid woods. More and more it

LIFEGUARDED BEACHES Haena Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena

Kealia Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Kapa`a

Hanalei Pavillion . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Hanalei

Lydgate Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Wailua

Hanalei Bay Pine Trees . . . . . Northshore, Hanalei

Poipu Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southshore, Poipu

Kee Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena

Salt Pond Beach . . . . . . . . . Westside, Hanapepe

Anahola Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Anahola

Kekaha Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westside, Kekaha

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a strong member of that club, will be getting booster shots at regular intervals. Yuck. I’m a kupuna and I’ve had many shots in my life, plus I’m a doctor and I’ve given many shots in my life, and still . . . . . . . I don’t like getting a shot! But when it helps me be safe and when it helps Kauai and the planet move towards “herd immunity”, it’s a no-brainer. I roll up my sleeve and take my medicine. Back to the ocean: The ocean isn’t going away (in fact quite the opposite as sea levels rise) and ocean hazards aren’t going away. Throughout history the ocean probes for weakness—in a vessel, in a rock, in peoples’ awareness. It can and it will cause the ultimate in personal and family destruction when it finds a weakness. The goal of ocean safety advocates and professionals is to at least reduce the lack-of -awareness part. “The best lifeguard is a dry lifeguard” is a well known saying and what it means is that the best lifeguard is one who educates people and prevents people from entering into hazardous conditions. Our Lifeguard training captains try and make our Kauai Lifeguards be the best as per this definition. Obviously Lifeguards also need to have the knowledge and skills to rescue people who have put themselves into danger and who can’t get out from it without assistance. Their daring rescues, including along our remote shorelines with the use of jetskis, are the glamor. But the nuts and

bolts of their work is education and prevention. A big problem is that Kauai has (depending on who’s doing the counting) 70 white sand beaches, 9 of which have lifeguard towers. (2 of our beaches have 2 Towers). So Lifeguards can only do so much, and the next things needed after lifeguards are (a) kind people who will help give our visitors information about ocean hazards, and (b) social media messages that give out the information and that hopefully get a lot of “hits.” The Kauai Lifeguard Association is deeply committed to developing these messages and please check out the website kauailifeguards.org. If you are on Facebook or Instagram, you can type in @kauailifeguards. We’re doing pretty well on both of these fronts and we can do much better. I still frequently see people in the ER who survived ocean trauma and who say “Gosh, we had no idea the waves and the currents could be this powerful.” Spring in the Northern hemisphere is the time for renewal and a fresh start, for new buds on the trees. I close with the wish that you and your family have enjoyed a safe and mostly happy winter and that spring will lead you towards a safe and mostly happy year ahead. I’d love to say “all happy” but I’ve been around the block and I know about reality. Spring 2022

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Quality pediatric care for a healthier future. From regular checkups to immunizations, it’s important to keep up to date with pediatric care for your keiki. Our pediatricians provide the care your keiki need to be their best. You are why we’re reimagining health care. To schedule an appointment, call (808) 245-1561 or visit WilcoxHealth.org/pediatrics.

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