Maui Family Magazine Fall 2020

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Cooking AS A FAMILY

BIRTHING AT HOME

GROUP COSTUME IDEAS

Planting

SEEDS OF CHANGE

Back to School: THE NEW NORMAL

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CONTENTS VOL 74 | FALL 2020

magazine OUR KEIKI Planting Seeds of Change 8 The “New Normal” at School 12 Group Family Costume Ideas 14 Tips for Schooling at Home 16 Trying New Things 18 Hawaiian Wisdom in Schooling 20

BABY KEIKI Birthing at Home 28 Where to Meet Other Parents 32 Managing Food Allergies 34 Raising Resilient Children 38 How to Choose a Guardian for Your Keiki 40 Safe Care for Expecting Moms 44

48 ALL IN THE ‘OHANA Cooking with Your Family 48 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes 52 Reducing Household Waste 54 Giving Back as a Family 56 How to Save on Groceries 58 Time to Get Serious About House Parties 60

MAUI HAPPENINGS & ACTIVITIES

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Education Calendar 22 Maui’s Eat Local Guide 26 Arts Calendar 46 Sports Calendar 62 Events Calendar 66 Keiki Korner 68 Party Page 70

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Our Keiki GROW SOME GOOD While tending to a garden, we learn how to practice observation and awareness, patience, and care. We tune in to our own intuition, thoughts, and feelings. We begin to recognize the diversity and beauty of plants and the interconnectedness of things. We take from gardening a broader understanding of our impact and effect on the world around us. It shows that what we give our time, attention, energy, and care to is what yields abundance and nourishment. Every aspect of our life, whether it be food, friendships, work, or community building benefits from this.

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hat is there to be gained from planting a seed? A seed that you hold in your own hand, place in fertile soil, and tend to with care and attention? One that you watch and monitor as it sprouts, grows and matures.

Does the process of planting, harvesting, preparing, cooking, and eating the food that came from that seed nourish more than just the body? Can growing food improve the way we connect to and understand ourselves, each other, our community, and the world at large?

These are the questions at the heart of our work at Grow Some Good. While gardening provides us with a local food source, which is critical to realizing better food security for ourselves and our islands, there’s more to it than that. Gardening provides a hands-on, tactile, immersive connection to the natural world. It engages all of our senses. It helps us establish a sense of place and creates a personal investment in and responsibility to care for something other than ourselves. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving and introduces the concept of reciprocity, for we get out of the land what we put into it.

The best part is that gardening is something everybody can do. It’s incredibly accessible.

Gardening can happen on a big plot of land or in one single pot on a balcony. It only takes one seed to get started. Create your garden as a family activity and work together to share responsibilities and care. You don’t need any specific experience; you just need to try. If things don’t go as planned, that’s okay! Embrace those situations as learning opportunities. There are plenty of people and resources out there to help you along the way. So go now and start with what you have on hand. You will find that over time, gardening will repay and reward you many times over. You might be surprised at just how much you learn about yourself and your place in the world as you tend to a garden.

Grow Some Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating handson, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life cycles, connect students to their food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices. In addition to helping establish food gardens and living science labs in local schools, we provide resources and curriculum support through community partnerships in agriculture, science, food education, and nutrition. growsomegood.org

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Our Keiki SCHOOL

Preparing for the “New Normal” at School coming, the journey is an opportunity for cocreating an education that serves the needs of child, parent, and educator alike.

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here’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has changed and will continue to change our world. After spending months in lockdown, people are now turning their attention to the new school year. Whether you’re a parent, student, or employee, your school will look and feel very different this year. To make the transition more comfortable for you and your ohana, here are a few suggestions.

Keep an open mindset. Putting aside expectations based on past experiences may be an excellent way to start the school year. What was familiar or common practice may well be replaced by a revised or totally revamped plan of action. Remind yourself and your child that safety must come first in any communal space. Staying open to change can help us adjust and accept circumstances with grace and compassion.

Expect questions. As we venture into uncharted territories, how to best educate our children, families, and ourselves will raise many questions.

That curiosity is where learning and adapting will take place for all parties. While the answers may not be apparent or may take time in

Have honest conversations. Talk to your child about how school may look and feel different.

No one knows exactly how the year will unfold. Virtual learning, shorter classes, smaller classrooms - educators are planning and preparing for a number of different scenarios.

Ask your child if they have any concerns and listen to what they have to say. A safe and authentic space for discussion will help them process their fears and allow you to clear up any misconceptions they may have.

Stay in touch. Communicating with teachers, counselors and the school community at large may be more important than ever. Whether it’s a check-in with the nurse, advisor, or grade-level representative or consultation with the school chaplain, seek help when you need it. Open up a dialogue with adults who spend time with your child so you know what steps you can take to help ensure success and healthy growth.

While this school year may have many procedures that are unprecedented, being open to change, discussing concerns, and collaborating with our community can help ease fears or anxieties. The “new normal” may well hold the answer to a safe, nurturing community that serves everyone’s needs in the best possible way.—RG

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Our Keiki HALLOWEEN

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Group Family Costume Ideas Take the stress out of dressing up for Halloween this year by choosing a group theme that all family members can join in. It makes life a lot easier and dressing up way more fun!

Easy, No-Nonsense Costumes

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• Skeleton onesies. Glow in the dark, warm, and comfortable. What’s not to love above skeleton onesies? They require minimum effort when it comes to getting ready and can be made more fun with black and white face paint. The big bonus to this costume is how much easier it is to find each other on a dark Halloween night.

• Wizard of Oz. A classic theme for Halloween because each family member can dress up as a character from the yellow brick road. If you’re ordering online, shop early for these outfits – they’re popular!

• Safari. Choose your favorite safari animal and create a costume around it. Panthers and lions are an easy option for mom and dad with black and tan clothes and a little face paint. For kids why not pick up elephant and tiger costumes?

Don’t forget to take photos of the safari outing!

• Bandits. Black leggings or pants and a black and white striped top are sure winners for a bandit family. Want to take it to the next level?

Shiny bling around the neck and loot bags will complete the look.

• 101 Dalmatians. Black and white face paint is an easy way to dress up for this theme.

Cute and easy goes a long way when it comes to baby and toddlers, too. A black dress, red high heels, and heavy eyeshadow will transform mom into the quintessential Cruella DeVille character.

• Harry Potter. You can’t go wrong with this theme. Why not all a different character from Hogwarts with school uniforms, ties, and witch hats? Don’t forget the marking on Harry Potter’s forehead. If your kids want props, consider wooden chopsticks for the wands and an old notebook for a book of magic and spells.

Dressing up for Halloween doesn’t have to be a chore. Choose a theme that easily fits everyone’s needs, get creative, and most of all, have fun on the spookiest night of the year!

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Our Keiki MAUI CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Tips for Schooling at Home

BY KIEGAN BLAKE, O.T.

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or many parents, the prospect of teaching your child is daunting. How do I school my kids when I’m not a trained teacher? How do I get anything else in the house done? What about my child’s social needs? What about my job? These are just a few worries you may be having. Here are some helpful tips: 1. Learning at home takes much less time than at school because you are not managing a large group.

2. It’s okay that you are not a trained teacher.

Be kind to yourself. Some days will go better than others.

3. Learning doesn’t have to happen at a desk.

Have at least 3 workspaces that your child can choose from such as a table, a chair on the porch, or in the fort they made in the living room.

4. Every activity of the day has the potential to become a learning activity. Things that you haven’t previously thought of as educational become a learning opportunity.

5. Co-plan the day together. Draw simple pictures of the upcoming tasks on a whiteboard, then you and your child can put numbers beside each activity to plan the order.

6. Include household tasks in your plan including food prep, cleaning, laundry, and yard work.

7. Scavenger Hunt! Hide parts of work activity in different areas of a room and let your child find them one at a time to complete them.

8. Bring learning concepts to life. Do a baking activity to learn a math concept. Do a science experiment. Act out a play related to a history lesson. Make a comic or video about a topic.

9. Take field trips both as a lesson as well as a reward.

10. Incorporate your child’s areas of interest.

If your child likes planes, make sure math, science, vocabulary, and writing activities relate to aviation.

11. Remember to include electives! Music, Art, Drama, and Physical Education. Let your child help choose the activities.

12. If you have multiple kids, set up a station for each child and you rotate between them; have your older child help teach lessons to your younger child.

13. Let your child be the teacher and you be the student! Pretend you don’t understand so your child has to “teach” the concept to you.

14. Have Fun! Kids remember better when the activity is pleasurable. You can teach a lesson in the pool, at the beach or in the yard.

15. Schooling at home is an opportunity for a connected sweet time together that you and your kids will remember for years to come.

Kiegan Blake is an Occupational Therapist, Behavioral Specialist and Director of Maui Center For Child Development. For more information, please call (808) 873-7700 or visit MauiChildDevelopment.com

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Our Keiki NEW THINGS

Trying New Things People, young and old alike, find comfort in routine. It’s important, though, that we try new things at times so we can grow and learn. Helping your child try new things can be a challenge because of that love of routine, but it is possible.

Here are a few ways to help your child explore new things.

Trying new food. Some ways to encourage your child to try a new food include: putting it on your own plate (the grass is always greener); offering it on more than one occasion; creating a fun face shape out of the food to entice your hesitant eater; or changing the scenery, such as making a picnic out of it or offering it at a friend’s house.

Trying new activities. Start small when you try new activities. Let your child know that you’ll be doing something new, like checking out a new park or library. Then take it one day at a time.

Trying new behaviors. If your child tends to be shy, you can encourage him or her to practice speaking to neighbors with a simple “hello” or a

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wave. Teach your child how to introduce himself or herself by practicing together first, then encouraging it again at the park with another child.

Trying new routines. As children grow up, routines tend to shift. Prepare your child for those changes in routine by telling him or her what the new routine will look like. Then slowly ease into the new schedule, step by step, rather than making a complete overhaul at once.

Consider asking your child to help you make a list of new things to try. By getting him or her involved in the process, your child may take greater ownership of the activity and actually be excited to try it out! Also, be your child’s biggest cheerleader. Each time he or she does try something new, give praise for it. —JP

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Our Keiki KE KULA ‘O PI‘ILANI

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Traditional Hawaiian Cultural Wisdom in Contemporary Schooling ‘Iao Valley, Maui - The majestic Nā Wai ‘Ehā, or West Maui Mountain Range, is home to a school unique for its integration of indigenous knowledge with conventional academics.

Ke Kula ‘o Pi‘ilani is a Hawaiian immersion private school grounded in the language, values, and wisdom of Maui’s aboriginal culture.

Traditional Hawaiian wisdom in the context of core classes strengthens lessons for sustainable island living, promotes community resilience, and builds capacity in all our learners to care for one another and for our environment. Lead instructor, Kumu Kehani Guerrero, a veteran of immersion education and a traditionally-trained kumu hula, shares, “Our program is built upon an ‘āina-based educational model that fosters an elegant and much-needed balance between students and their relationship to the elements of life that surround them.”

Teachers at Ke Kula ‘o Pi‘ilani collaborate closely with Hawaiian cultural practitioners to design and implement this specialized style of integrated curriculum. The innovative coupling of school teachers and practitioners increases cultural competence while sharpening academic skills. Every morning, students are engaged in academic core classes, including language arts, math, social studies, and science. Every afternoon is dedicated to culture and the arts with classes like Hula (Hawaiian Dance), Mele (Hawaiian Music), Pāheona (Fine Arts), ‘Ulana (Weaving), Hānai ‘Ai (Farming and Food Prep), Ho‘okele (Navigating Our World), and Mauliola

(Health and Wellness). The academic themes resonate into the practitioner-led courses and vice-versa. Francesca Cipro, mother of a fiveyear student and Hui Mākua ‘o Pi‘ilani representative says, “I can see my child’s connection with the elements and her environment grow week-by-week and year-by-year because of the experiential learning opportunities provided by the school,” adding, “our parent support group strives to create parallel learning experiences for the whole family.”

The collaboration of students, families, teachers, practitioners, and community contributors is an exciting model of learning. Board president, Bryce Thayer, is an integral part of the continuity and success of our program. “What excites me about Ke Kula ‘o Pi‘ilani is that the kids have so much opportunity to take learning out of the classroom and academia and into the real world. Our K–5 predominantly uses nature and Hawaiian culture to achieve this but as we grow into upper grade levels, students will venture out more into the community and into business and politics. It’s an exciting time to be rethinking how we deliver education to our future leaders.”

To learn more about this unique school, visit kekulaopiilani.com.

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FALL 2020

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Pa‘ia Youth & Cultural Center

579-8354 • pyccmaui.org Pa’ia Bay, Pa’ia Free membership for youth at Pa’ia Youth & Cultural Center - Drop-In & Life Skills Programs Year-Round. Membership is FREE! • Ages 9–18 Tues.–Sat.: Check website or call for details The PYCC is North Shore Maui’s home for bodyboarding, video, photography, 88.9FM RadiOpio, cooking, outdoor adventure, and the StoneWave Skate Park! We offer innovative life skills programs and a drop-in recreation center.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui

242-4363 • www.bgcmaui.org Virtual Clubhouse Times • Open to All Maui County Youth, Ages 9–17 Weekdays • 2pm–6pm FREE! We are waiving club fees at this time.

Spend your afternoons VIRTUALLY with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui!

808-244-5911 • mauihui.org 375 Mahalani Street, Wailuku LIKO Program • Grades K-12 Academic Assistance for youth unable to meet educational goals within a normal educational setting. Students and families with health issues and needing to stay home due to COVID encouraged to apply. Students needing help with the GED or HISET program, long term suspension, teen parents, and homeschoolers needing additional tutoring. Applications open at mauihui.org on July 20, 2020.

Welcome Wednesdays: Early Intervention and Prevention • Grades K–5 Enrich learning skills through art, storytelling, and STEM in weekly online group activities.

Opportunities to get one on one or small group homework assistance online. Registration opens at mauihui.org on July 20, 2020.

Pahono • Grades 6-12 One on one or small group tutoring for students in a current school system needing credit recovery assistance or assistance in the prevention of failing one or more classes.

Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool

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Maui Center for Child Development

873-7700 • MauiChildDevelopment.com MCCDmaui@gmail.com 244 Papa Place, Suite 102, Kahului Fun with Handwriting (Printing & Cursive) Individual sessions often covered by insurance All Ages A fun and physical program by a trained Occupational Therapist that includes activities to strengthen the upper body, improve pencil grasp and learn to form letters more easily and legibly!

Motor Skills: Improve Coordination Individual sessions often covered by insurance All Ages A fun and physical program by a trained Occupational Therapist to improve strength and coordination with an emphasis on teaching caregivers what they can do at home.

Sensory Processing Individual sessions for kids and caregivers All Ages Occupational Therapist to address sensitivities to sounds, sights, touch, and picky eating. Strategies also for kids who are very active and have difficulty attending.

Social Skills: Learn Skills to be a Better Friend!

Individual and small groups • All Ages Your child will develop strategies to listen, communicate, problem-solve, negotiate, and develop good sportsmanship with peers through FUN, facilitated activities!

Body Engine Program: Kids Learn to SelfRegulate!

Individual sessions • All Ages Your child will learn about his/her “body engine” and learn strategies to self-calm and attend. This is particularly good for high activity children, sensitive children or low energy children and includes handouts for parents.

Behavior Management Strategies For Kids And Their Caregivers Individual sessions • All Ages Individualized sessions to work with your child and your family (siblings too!) to change challenging behavior patterns & create positive behavioral momentum! Sessions are customized and confidential.

Occupational Therapy for Kids & Families Assessment, Treatment & Consultation for Home, School, and Community settings.

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East Maui Watershed Partnership

573-6999 • www.eastmauiwatershed.org Online Watershed Education • 3rd Grade–Adult Year Round by request • Weekdays Let us bring the watershed to you with various online presentations and quizzes! Students will learn what a watershed is and why they are important. In-person hikes and volunteer service trips may be available, but subject to COVID-19 limitations.

Tutoring Services of Maui

808-205-1695 • elsiewoodruff@msn.com Individualized Tutoring Tutoring Services LLC offers private individualized lessons to help your child achieve academic success. One child per teacher ensures guaranteed gains. Cost: $40 per session includes all materials and fees. Call 808-205-1695 for more information.

Hale Hō’ike’ike at the Bailey House

244-3326 • MauiMuseum.org 2375-A Main St., Wailuku Hale Hō’ike’ike Monday–Saturday • 10am–4pm Hale Hō’ike’ike, at the Bailey House is located in historic Wailuku Town on the way into ‘Iao Valley on the ancient royal compound of the ruling chiefs of Maui. Our museum preserves and displays the history and heritage of Maui.

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Education Calendar Note: Due to COVID-19, library programs may not be available.

Contact your local library for updates.

Kihei Public Library

875-6833 • www.librarieshawaii.org 35 Waimāha‘iha‘i St., Kihei Pajama Storytime • Ages 3–7 Children’s Area • Last Tuesday of Month • 7pm Wear your PJs and fuzzy slippers, grab your teddy bear for stories, songs and movement!

Preschool Storytime • Ages 3–5 Children’s Area • Fridays • 10:30am Stories, songs, movement and crafts.

Toddler Storytime • Geared for Age 2 Children’s Area • Thursdays • 10:30am Simple stories, songs, movement and crafts just right for toddlers.

Wonderful Wednesday • Ages 7+ Last Wednesday of each month • 3pm A program, event, or volunteer opportunity for school-age children.

Makawao Public Library

573-8785 • www.librarieshawaii.org 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao Toddler Story Time • Ages 5 & Under Every Thursday • 10am in the Children’s Area Bring your keiki to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts — just right for ages 5 and under!

Children’s Chess Club • All Ages Every First Monday • 3pm–4pm All ages and levels welcome for relaxed chess play.

Family Movie Night • All Ages Every Fourth Wednesday • 6pm Join us for our monthly FREE movie and popcorn!

Kahului Public Library

873-3095 • www.librarieshawaii.org 90 School St., Kahului Keiki Storytime • Preschool Children’s Area • Saturdays • 10:30am Nurture your child with the love of reading by attending a storytime session!

Wailuku Public Library

243-5766 • 251 High Street, Wailuku Keiki Story Time Every Wednesday • 10am Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers accompanied by parent or caregiver. Join Auntie Tammy for fun stories, songs, action rhymes and simple crafts. Children, parents and caregivers hear stories, have fun, and meet new friends. Free.

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Maui Fresh Farmers’ Market 808-298-4289 queenkaahumanucenter.com Queen Kaahumanu Center Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at the center stage area.

8am–Noon

Local farm produce, baked goods, gourmet foods, plants, and flowers.

Maui Sunday Market 888-948-6382 mauisundaymarket.com Kahului Shopping Center 65 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului

Every Sunday in the parking lot facing Ka’ahumanu Avenue.

4pm–8pm

Food trucks, local product vendors like Kanemitsu Bakery’s famous Molokai bread, and live entertainment.

Napili Farmers’ Market 808-633-5060 napilifarmersmarket.com 4900 Honopiilani Highway, Napili

Wednesday and Saturday 8am–12pm

Fresh Maui-grown produce, as well as locally-made products like honey, fresh juices, kombucha, and more.

Upcountry Farmers’ Market 808-283-3257 upcountryfarmersmarket.com Kula Malu Town Center, next to Longs Drugs, 55 Kiopaa St., Pukalani

Open every Saturday 7am–11am

Enjoy a beautiful, early morning Upcountry with local produce from a variety of farms and locally made products.

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CSA Delivery & Pickup

DETAILS

Haleakala Creamery 808-756-3958 • haleakalacreamery.com icecreamfarm@gmail.com 170 Ho'omaika'i Place, Kula

Caramel, Goatlato, Skyr, and goat cheese available online or for direct pickup at the Farm Gate. Call, email, or text your order.

Ho’omana Farms 808-793-8851 • hoomanafarmsllc.com Honoapiilani Hwy., Waikapū

Each box contains a quarter pig with a variety of cuts.

Pick up on the following Wednesday when the order is placed at the entrance of the farm.

Hua Momona Farms 808-862-MAUI • huamomonafarms.com

Farm box includes a variety of fresh produce. Follow their Facebook page for availability. Delivery fee waived for first 200 subscribers. Order through their website.

Island Fresh Delivery 808-664-1129 • islandfreshdelivery.com

Choose from a vegetable, fruit and vegetable, or juicing subscription, with a variety of add-ons. Order online, set your location, and choose a weekly pick up day.

Kula Country Farms Covered farm stand offers local fruits and vegetables, 808-878-8381• kulacountryfarmsmaui.com plus gifts, fresh flowers, jams, and baked goods.

6240 Kula Highway, Kula Pumpkin Patch U-Pick in October.

Kumu Farms 808-244-4800 • kumufarms.com Maui Tropical Plantation 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku

Order farm-fresh market boxes for contactless pickup or shop in-store. Box can include vegetables and fruits, plus coffee, baked goods, and Molokai venison or beef.

Lopes Farm 808-870-5038 • lopesfarmmaui.com Lopes.Farm.Maui@gmail.com

Everything from meat and produce to baked goods for pick up in Kahului and Pukalani. Follow Facebook or Instagram for a weekly availability list.

Malama Farms 808-633-6702 • malamafarm.com

Place orders online and choose your Saturday pick-up location: Upcountry from 1-2 pm or in town in front of Petco from 3-4 pm.

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Register and receive a locally-sourced produce box delivered weekly every Saturday throughout the island.

Moku Roots 808-214-5106 • mokuroots.com 335 Keawe St. #211, Lahaina, HI

Order anything from the menu, bulk items, produce boxes and grab and go items. Call from 10:30am–3pm to order. Delivery and pick up in Lahaina daily, and delivery in South Maui on Wednesdays.

Oko‘a Farms 808-276-3892 • okoafarms.com

You can find Oko‘a Farms produce at a variety of markets, but you can also order online and schedule a pickup or delivery.

Toohey’s Butchery 808-218-4063 • tooheysbutchery.com 824 Kokomo Road, Haiku

Butcher bundles include local meats as well as other local food products. Follow their Instagram for offerings and text to order or visit the butchery to shop.

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Baby Keiki

Birthing at Home: What You Need to Know

With all the changes brought upon us with COVID-19, birthing your baby in the hospital setting may have you wondering about some alternative options. If you’re considering a home birth with a midwife, there are several important questions to ask.

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Baby Keiki HOME BIRTH

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regnancy and birth are by design a state of wellbeing and health, and most births will happen with little to no complications. However, it is important to recognize that there are some contraindications to birthing at home and it is suggested you meet with a midwife to discuss what those are to see if you are a good candidate. When starting your research, here’s what you need to know and important questions to ask:

Qualifications & Fees Midwives come from a myriad of training and experience backgrounds, so ask what certifications and qualifications she has earned. Some are Certified Professional Midwives, a nationally recognized license.

Some are cultural practitioners, and some are direct-entry midwives that have learned from apprenticeship. Some have nursing backgrounds, some are Naturopathic doctors, and some are midwives in training. It is important to connect in on their experience and training. Be sure to also ask about their fees.

Accessibility • How quickly does she typically call clients back?

• Is she available through email for non-emergency questions?

• How many births does she typically do in a month?

• Does she have a backup midwife in case of an emergency?

• What part of the island is she coming from?

Considerations • Discuss your birth plan, particularly if it includes a water birth. Some midwives offer birth tubs at an additional fee.

• Ask under what circumstances she recommends moving the homebirth into the hospital.

• What routine labs does she perform?

• Ask what techniques they use to help if you are finding it difficult to cope with the intensity of labor.

• How many days overdue does she feel comfortable with you going before she suggests you induce?

• Often midwives have at least one assistant at the labor; if so, you will want to meet these other participants.

Resources The Pacific Birth Collective holds monthly online meetings: Considering a Home Birth Discussion. Visit pacificbirthcollective.org and search under Community Events to sign up. You can find a list of many (but not all) midwives practicing in the resource directory.

If you are of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander background in need of financial assistance with your home birth, Kalauokekahuli offers scholarships to help pay for a midwife when funding allows. Apply at www.kalauokekahuli. org/support-services Sonya Niess has a Masters in Public Health and has been a birth doula and childbirth educator of 12+ years for both home and hospital birth settings.

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Baby Keiki FRIENDSHIP

Where to Meet Other Parents for any age. Kalama Park is not only a great park during the day, but there’s nighttime skating at the outdoor rink that will hopefully re-open when the County lifts restrictions.

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eeting new people may feel daunting when you are a new parent, but the effort is worth it. Seven years ago, my son was three and playing with a new friend at Kalama Park. At one point, my son took my hand and led me over to his playmate’s mom to introduce us. I am happy to say she remains one of my closest friends. You never know when, or where, a life-long connection will be made.

Here are some ways to establish new friendships for you and your child: Online With the increase in online resources, reaching out to people with children has never been easier. Facebook has several well-established Maui-based parenting groups. Find nearby events by joining one of these groups or follow local schools and organizations on Instagram to learn of upcoming events.

The Park Get out of the house and visit a popular park nearby. Keopuolani Park in Kahului or Giggle Hill in Haiku are great options. On the south side, both Kalama Park and South Maui Community Park are spacious with diverse options

The Pool or The Beach I had great success meeting other moms at the public pool. We formed a weekly swim group with a couple of other families I had met from another playgroup. We are fortunate on Maui to have beautiful public pools to enjoy at no charge. With the uncertainty of the re-opening of pools, I’ve noticed parents are coordinating small meetups at the beach.

Mommy and Me Classes Classes are ideal places for sharing struggles, getting parenting advice, or just hanging out with other parents. Options may have diminished, but the Pūlama Parent and Child class at Haleakalā Waldorf School is available in August for children aged 0-3. You can also find classes in the Calendar section of the magazine in your hands.

The days of raising young children are now behind me, but they are remembered more fondly because of the friends I made during that time—many of which are still in my life.

The job of parenting can be so much easier, and more fun, when you have friends to share the experience. —JH

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Baby Keiki FOOD ALLERGIES

Managing Food Allergies Discovering that your child has a food allergy can be difficult. In addition to the pain of the allergy itself, you and your child may need to overcome fears, monitor food constantly, and overcome any embarrassment of explaining the allergy to others. Here are a few ways to navigate managing food allergies.

Thoroughly read food labels. This may seem basic, but labels are misleading at times. You need to know all the names the allergen falls under, in case it’s not obvious.

Always ask which ingredients are in the food you’re given. It can be tiring, annoying, embarrassing and emotionally draining to have to ask which ingredients are in your food every time.

But for your child’s safety, it’s a necessity. Your friends and family would prefer to keep your child out of the emergency room, than for you to not ask this question. You won’t inconvenience anyone by finding out if the food has an ingredient your child is allergic to.

Recognize the symptoms and help others recognize them, too. Allergic reactions to food may include impacts to the skin, the eyes, upper respiratory and lower respiratory functions,

Carden Academy Rises to the COVID-19 Challenge It’s time to get back to school, and Carden Academy is looking forward to welcoming students back this August. By keeping class sizes small and making creative use of learning spaces, they will open with live, in-person instruction, five days a week.

“We’re committed to providing the same quality education while keeping our students, families, and staff members healthy,” says Head of School, Kristi Bendon. With this in mind, the school created new outdoor classroom spaces for Plein air instruction. Students will conduct outdoor science

the mouth, gastrointestinal functions, cardiovascular system, and others. Knowing all of the symptoms and being able to tell others how to spot them can help one nip a reaction in the bud at the first sign.

Prepare an emergency action plan. Everyone your child comes into contact with needs to know what to do during an allergic reaction.

Free templates are available online that you or your child’s physician can fill out, and they will outline the proper procedure to care for your child with allergies.

Know how to use an auto-injector. Tutorials are available online. You can also ask a pharmacist to show you. These are life-saving tools for people with food allergies.

Hopefully these tips will help you navigate managing food allergies for your child. Most importantly, follow your doctor’s advice. —JP experiments, spend time in the garden, and enjoy nature-based activities. They can stay active and play safely with an investment in new recess and PE equipment, as well as additional handwashing stations throughout campus. Carden is also implementing a new math program that incorporates online learning. Students can easily shift to distance learning, if necessary, and keep up with core math curriculum, without missing a beat.

Mrs. Bendon says, “These are challenging times, but by working together as a team, being innovative, and staying flexible, we will continue to fulfill our mission of educating the whole child through academic excellence, character education, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, smallclass setting.”

For the most up-to-date information on Carden’s reopening and special events, please visit www.cardenmaui.org.

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Share Aloha, Not Germs Our island culture teaches us to share, but the sharing of certain things may cause health problems. Care for your little one and limit the spread of germs with these easy oral health tips.

Avoid sharing eating utensils, food and drinks.

Do not share toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste.

Brush, floss and visit the dentist to stay healthy!

Germs can easily transfer from one body to another while sharing eating utentils, food and drinks.

Give your keiki his or her own fork and plate at every meal to avoid spreading germs.

Every person in your home should have his or her own toothbrush, floss and toothpaste. Sharing germs directly may come with oral health problems that may affect overall health.

Tooth decay and gingivitis can cause pain and prevent your child from eating nutritious foods.

Good oral hygiene and routine dentist visits keep a mouth clean and healthy.

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Baby Keiki RESILIENCE

Raising Resilient Children Resilience is the ability to bounce back in adversity and willingness to face challenges. It is the key to professional and personal success in life. It is also about trusting that you can and not being too impatient to get there.

For little ones, big challenges can be experienced in what may appear to adults as small things, especially when the child is unprepared, taken by surprise, and therefore given little chance to control the situation. Examples include: • Saying goodbye to mum/dad or a good friend • Waiting their turn with a game or toy • Dealing with disappointment when they aren’t allowed to do something • Having to choose something else when their favorite T-shirt is in the laundry • Needing attention when both parents are busy • Dealing with sadness when a toy is broken or lost • Accepting not being able to do something straight away and needing practice These are all great opportunities to develop resilience. Once you’ve identified the challenge from the child’s perspective, the first thing to do is counter-intuitive but extremely important, and that is for you to welcome the problem as an exciting challenge and/or an opportunity for play.

When possible, help prepare your child to the challenge by talking reassuringly and in detail about what will happen (e.g. when we get to school, we will have a hug and say goodbye. I will pick you up after snack time…).

When things happen, always start by acknowledging the feeling your child is expressing: sadness/ disappointment, anger/impatience,

or fear. However, do this briefly and don’t dwell on it. Instead, help them move on and notice other things.

You may offer a hug, hand over their favorite cuddly toy, or use a calming anchor you have already installed with your child, like them taking a deep breath with their hand on their tummy to feel it expand like a balloon.

Invite them to use their other senses by asking them what they can see, hear, or smell. Even if your child is not ready to respond, this will introduce mindfulness so that they can tackle the perceived problem differently.

If your child is frustrated, help them break the challenge down into manageable size goals. For example, suggest that they put down the corner pieces to the puzzle first, then the sides, etc.

If your child seems to give up too fast, encourage them to measure their progress so that they can surpass themselves each time. You may use a counting technique and say something like “let’s do it to 5” and the following time to 7, to 10, etc.

Using these techniques should help your child feel able, proud, and motivated, and thereby develop resilience.

Emmanuelle Betham is an educator, L.C. coach, and author of the ‘I realise’ series. Contact her at mauilangcom@gmail.com or visit LanguageCommunicationCoaching.com

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Baby Keiki GUARDIANSHIP

How To Choose a Guardian For Your Keiki Step Two: On a different piece of paper, make a list of the top five qualities you would want your children’s guardian to have. This list should be in order, meaning the number one quality is the one that is most important to you.

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his is not a light topic, but if you’re reading a parenting magazine during a pandemic and nationwide protests, you’re probably adulting pretty hard at this point anyway. If you have children, you likely know you should make a will or do some kind of estate planning to provide for their care in case something happens to you.

If you’ve been procrastinating, don’t worry, you’re not alone--it happens all the time. People procrastinate because it sounds expensive, their free time is nonexistent, or they’re overwhelmed by where to begin.

Often people procrastinate because they’re having a hard time figuring out who they should choose to raise their children if they were to pass away.

This can be a difficult conversation between parents. When a couple cannot decide on guardians, sometimes this exercise can help: Step One: Make a list of five people you might possibly consider, in any order. This is a brainstorm, so just list their names without thinking through all the pros and cons.

For example, this person should 1. Love my kids. Or, this person should 1. Be family. Or this person should 1. Live on Maui. Or, this person should 1. Be my same religion. You get the idea.

So now you have your list of the most important five qualities for someone raising your kids, ranked 1–5. Now go back to your first list of people and score them. That’s right, I said that. Score them. Of the five, who is highest in your number one quality? That person gets a five, and the next gets a four, and so on. Then do the number two quality. Then add up the scores.

This may seem a little insensitive. I’m not suggesting the person with the highest score is automatically going to be your choice.

Sometimes that’s how it happens. Sometimes it makes a couple realize their number one quality is really the only quality that matters to them. Sometimes it just starts a great conversation that leads to a good choice.

Meg Obenauf is a lawyer mama and the founder of Obenauf Law Group, an estate planning firm in Wailuku and now on Zoom.

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Safe Care for Expecting Moms at Maui Memorial Medical Center

BY DR. STACY AMMERMAN, OBGYN, MAUI LANI PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, AND VICE-CHAIR, OBGYN DEPARTMENT, MAUI HEALTH

It’s normal for pregnant women to be nervous about giving birth, and that’s even more true now that coronavirus is present in our community. As an OBGYN, I’m hearing from many pregnant patients who are wondering if it’s safe to give birth at Maui Memorial. I completely understand these concerns but want to reassure women that, in my opinion, the hospital is still the safest place to have your baby.

Most importantly: to date, we don’t know of a single case linked to Maui Memorial Medical Center Labor and Delivery (L&D). And not one of our health care providers or mothers has tested positive, nor have we had a positive mother in labor.

First, it’s important to remember that L&D is in an isolated unit that’s separate from other parts of the hospital. We don’t have specialists or floating nurses rotating in, and our team of dedicated doctors and nurses don’t go out onto other floors unless it is necessary to visit an OB patient in another area like in the OR or ED. This significantly reduces the risk of spreading infection. And of course, staff are keeping all surfaces and equipment disinfected and cleaner than ever with enhanced cleaning protocols.

We’ve also made important changes to protect patients and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Every mother and her support person is screened for symptoms before entering the hospital which includes having their temperature checked. They are assessed again when they check into the L&D unit. And we continue

to check the patient and their support person for symptoms every day that they’re in the hospital until they are discharged. Women with scheduled C-sections and inductions are tested for coronavirus before being admitted, and we recently began universal testing which allows us to test everyone admitted to the hospital, including OB patients. We use rapid testing so we know very quickly if the patient, who may not have any symptoms, needs to be isolated, protecting patients, employees, and physicians.

Everyone is given a mask when they arrive and asked to wear a mask at all times. We know it can be difficult to wear a mask during labor, but we gently encourage her to keep it on if she’s able. Currently, all medical staff in L&D wear N-95 masks covered by surgical masks, as well as protective headgear and eyewear during deliveries and cesarean sections.

We also have strict limits on visitors. Each mother is allowed to have only one support person for her entire stay in the hospital. That’s a big change from before, when a mother could have up to three people present while giving birth, and an unlimited number of visitors afterward.

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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

SAFE CARE FOR YOUR GROWING ‘OHANA

Safe care is at the center of everything we do. In this issue, read about our enhanced OB protocols and how we are keeping moms and babies safe.

For more information, visit

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Baby Keiki MAUI HEALTH doctors. Additionally, we make every effort to discharge mothers as soon as it is safe for her and her baby, so they aren’t in the hospital longer than necessary.

Finally, we’ve converted three of our postpartum rooms into COVID-safe rooms, separated from the rest of the floor, and equipped with HEPA air filters. If any mothers arrive who are confirmed or suspected positive, they will be able to labor, deliver, and receive postpartum care safely, all in one room.

Continued from page 42 After birth, mother and baby room together— which has always been the ideal arrangement —rather than having babies stay in the nursery.

All of the procedures–whether it’s medication administration or baths–are done at the bedside with mom in the room. Some tests, like the hearing test, are done in the nursery, which is closed to everyone except OB staff and

The most important thing you can do if you’re feeling worried or unsure is to speak up. Start a conversation and bring up your fears with your doctor. By sharing information and having an open dialogue, you can make sure your concerns are addressed, and come up with a birth plan for a healthy and safe delivery.

For more information on how Maui Memorial Medical Center is keeping our moms, babies, and families safe, visit mauihealth.org/safe.

Waldorf Education in Times of COVID-19 At Haleakalā Waldorf School, returning to in-person classes for all programs this fall is the primary goal.

The school is also committed to providing families with a high-quality program regardless of whether they are on or off-campus.

Social connection is critical for our children in terms of their emotional health and well being.

The Waldorf program utilizes relationship-based, experiential, and artistically engaging methods to convey the curriculum in ways that bring the subject matter into the hearts as well as the minds of students. Education in this way has the potential to activate, engage, and empower students.

Research shows that online learning is also most effective when there is a relationship between student and teacher. Waldorf teachers are uniquely prepared to overcome the limitations of distance learning with their humanity and personal warmth. Even online, it’s still all about human hearts connecting. Waldorf teachers are

also trained to understand how curriculum can be used as a healing force in traumatic times such as an active pandemic.

Each of us understands the complexities and challenges involved in the attempt to plan for the unknown. Today’s world, however, demands this adaptability at an unprecedented level. Haleakalā Waldorf School is focused on nourishing the amazing brilliance, imagination, adaptability, creativity and morality our young people will need moving ahead. Haleakalā Waldorf School recognizes that our children, and the millions of others in their generation, are the young people who will guide the future of mankind and life on earth into the future—indeed, they have already started doing it.

For more information, call 808-878-2511 or visit waldorfmaui.org.

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The Hui offers classes, workshops, and camps for all ages and artistic abilities. Taught by professional Teaching Artists, Hui classes include programs in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, ceramics, glassblowing, Hawaiian arts and more! The Hui also brings exceptional teaching artists to Maui as part of our Visiting Artist program. We offer classes for children as young as 2.5 years old through adult. We even offer family classes designed for multiple generations to participate in the arts together. Visit huinoeau.com to view classes and register—or register by phone at (808) 572-6560.

Island Art Party

808-419-6020 • islandartparty.com 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Ste. 109, Kihei If you can hold a paintbrush and you know how to have fun, then you’re ready for Island Art Party! IAP Partista (party artist!) will take you step-by-step through creating the session’s featured painting. We provide all the art materials, set-up, and clean-up. Great for families, groups, girls’ night out, baby or bridal showers, date night, birthday parties, family fun, or any occasion that calls for a great time! For more info visit islandartparty.com.

Friends & Faire

808-868-0167 • friendsandfaire.com friendsandfaire@gmail.com 1980 Main Street #4, Wailuku Craft Workshops • All Ages Friends & Faire is a place where people can gather to create, learn, and share their knowledge of their craft with others. Keiki and adult workshops include macrame, jewelry making, wood signs, wall hangings, and more. Check the website for the schedule or book a private workshop party. Great for birthdays and special occasions!

Alexander Academy of Performing Arts 878-8970 • alexanderacademy.info 870 Hali’imaile Road, Makawao Fall Classes • Ages 3–Adult Begin in August • Beginning thru Advanced Dance styles include ballet, creative movement, jazz, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, contemporary, pointe, lyrical, and combo classes. Registration is online.

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ou might be thinking, "Cooking with my family is a hard no!" When you see pictures of families cooking together, it may seem idyllic and create some warm and fuzzy feelings until reality sets. The reality being that cooking with your family is anxietyinducing, causes big messes, and an even bigger loss of patience. Why have your family cook when you can do it yourself in a fraction of time with hardly any mess? As a mother, I know, I understand, and I completely get it because these were my thoughts as well.

First off, ask yourself some of these crucial questions. Is it necessary that my child eats healthy? Is it essential that my child eats whole foods? Is cooking a skill that's taught in school? Do I want my child to eat frozen and canned foods for every meal when they head off on their own? Will I be cooking for my child in college ... gulp?

Once you see the value and the 'why' behind teaching your child to cook, prepare yourself mentally. Accept that there will be a mess because there will be a big mess. Also, put on your patient face and smile. Be sure to pencil in an hour of exploratory learning in your kitchen every week or even twice a week.

Try doing this on the weekends when you may have more time. Lastly, start slow when you give it a go. There is no need to have a 3-course meal the first time around. Instead,

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think of some basic dishes that your child will achieve success with like pasta, salads, or making dressings from scratch. Create the mindset to make this fun, quality family time and see how your contagious attitude affects your family's desire and willingness to cook.

Above all, give yourself a tremendous "Good job!” and a high five for teaching this essential skillset to your children. Personally, once I changed my mindset around cooking with my family, I saw immense improvements in my family's willingness to cook together. I know it's not always easy and it's not always fun, but cooking with your family has enormous benefits for everyone. Happy Cooking!

Me-Shell Mijangos is a certified health and wellness coach and the creator of Swell Mom. Learn more at swellnesscoaching.com

Thyme to Cook With Your Kids was born out of the desire to give back to the community in a delicious way that will benefit the entire family and teach a valuable skillset to your children. Classes are hosted live on Zoom with Me-Shell Mijangos, a certified health and wellness coach, and Chef Maja Liotta from Lilikoi Creations. These live Zoom classes are engaging and fun for the entire family. So, grab your ingredients, gather your kids together, and have fun cooking recipes that will tickle your taste buds. Most importantly, equip your kids with cooking chops and the confidence to make their own magic in the kitchen. Now, doesn't that sound delicious?!

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WASC & WCEA Accredited • Learning Journeys • Teachers Make Learning Fun Google School for Education • One-to-One Laptop Instruction House System • Making Connections • Now Offering Catholic Virtual College Preparatory High School Schedule a Tour Today with Admissions Director Yvette Richard Call 808.298.9679 or email yrichard@shsmaui.org 239 Dickenson St., Lahaina • 808.661.4720 • shsmaui.org

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ith mortgage interest rates hovering just over 3%, there has not been a better time to consider purchasing a home. If you do the math, you will find you are likely paying more towards renting than you would if you purchased your own property. Here are some things to consider while preparing to buy your first home.

Step 1. Prepare, plan, and look ahead. Many first time home buyers fail to prepare. They don’t have buying a home in mind so their spending, choices, and lifestyle were not set up to support purchasing a home. They may have an opportunity to buy but quickly realize that the new car they bought last month with a $650 monthly payment is what stands between them and their own home. They likely would not have purchased that car had they planned to buy a house. Make a commitment to prepare, plan, and create new habits to set yourself up for success. This is the key that will lead to opening the front door of your own home.

Step 2. Sit down with a mortgage broker and see where you are now. Many first-time homebuyers fear meeting with a mortgage loan

officer. Please understand that there is no fee involved to do this. Even if you are not ready now, they can help you set up a plan so, in the future, you can be. It is essential to know what steps are needed so that you can prepare and focus on the areas that matter. A mortgage broker will take the guesswork out of it.

Step 3. Consider that you deserve homeownership and that your home could lead to financial freedom. The most common mistake a potential first-time home buyer makes is thinking they can not obtain homeownership yet. They believe it’s something you do when you have lots of money and when you are older. They fail to realize that there are $0 down payment loan programs, sellers may be happy to pay for the buyer’s closing costs, and they may just need 2 months of their monthly payment saved for a rainy day to qualify for a home purchase.

It’s never too early to sit down with a mortgage loan officer to learn what is needed, where you are and what needs to be done in order for you to purchase your first property.

Kellie Pali is the owner of Creative Financial, Maui’s most creative mortgage company (NMLS #328053). Visit CreativeFinancialHawaii.com for more information.

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Reducing Household Waste Decreasing household waste is not only about filling your garbage bin more slowly, but also striving for a diminution of food consumption, manufactured goods, materials, transportation, and other services. I frequently find myself marveling at how my home can fill so quickly with a random assortment of things. One day I’m filling a large bag of meticulously chosen items to donate, and the next, that space I’ve created is filled again. Be more intentional with your time, money and energy, and keep that valuable free space cleared.

Eliminate junk mail. Visit optoutprescreen.com to remove your name from prescreened credit card and insurance offers for your choice of five years or for life. Visit thedma.org/accountability/dma-choice to remove yourself from the largest U.S. data and marketing company’s lists; this will cost you $2.00 for ten years, and will save a lot of paper.

Shop with a list (and stick to it)! Shopping with a list is an easy, efficient method to stay on task at the store. Use the Notes app on your phone to always have your list on hand, to add to or shop from. Splurges and impulse buys rarely make it onto shopping lists. By sticking to what you need, you decrease all the associated

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waste and energy, as well as packaging, that comes with each additional item. Limiting what you bring in will also decrease what you toss out. And, you’ll lower the amount you spend — in some cases, very significantly!

Buy second hand. Purchasing items second hand, whenever possible, offsets the broader costs of production. You may not find what you’re looking for every time, but when you do it feels like unearthing a treasure. Many second hand stores are nonprofits, so your purchase ultimately helps your local community.

Buy smart to reduce waste. Choose a container that can be recycled over one that cannot.

Choose the product with less packaging.

Only buy what you need. Refuse the plastic pineapple squishy toys and other freebies used for marketing.

Although recycling is a key component in modern waste reduction, for anyone serious about reducing household waste, recycling is a last resort. Use your consumer power and think twice before you buy.—JH

Pono Grown Farm in Makawao is an interactive, sustainable, educational farm focused on growing in a pono, or a balanced way, to restore agricultural lands and communities.

They take a holistic, multigenerational approach by working with both adults and children to nurture inspiring land care and community values. Located on 15 acres in Makawao, the diverse agricultural landscape has over 2 acres in vegetable production, 400 fruit trees, chickens, and bees. With solar power, water catchment and farm vehicles that run on locally produced biodiesel, the farm is a model of sustainability. In addition to hosting adult education programs focused on farmer training and subsistence agriculture, the farm hosts a nature-based preschool and summer camp for 3-6-yearolds and receives groups of all ages for tours and nature connection programs. For more information, visit hawaiihomegardens.com or ponogrown.org

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Giving Back as a Family Helping other people is an important aspect of successful, harmonious communities. Parents can introduce the importance of paying it forward to their children — both young and old — by seeking opportunities for the whole family to give back.

Here are some ways your family can contribute to the local community.

Collect and distribute food. Across the island, families are struggling to put food on the table.

Contact your local church and ask what you can do to help. Host a food drive among your friends and family and donate to food pantries like the Maui Food Bank and Feed My Sheep.

Offer to deliver food to the elderly or others unable to leave their homes.

Tend to animals at the shelter. The Maui Humane Society always needs volunteers to help clean and walk the animals. Since most children enjoy animals, this option might be a good introduction to community service. It also serves as an opportunity for your young ones to realize the time and energy it takes to care for an animal!

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Take part in a fun run. Participate in a 5K race that raises funds for those in need. Push your child along in a stroller, dress up for fun, and invite the ohana to run or cheer you on. You might even start a seasonal family tradition such as the Thanksgiving turkey trot.

Clean up the environment. Try a before and after experiment with your children. Show them an area that is littered, then go ahead and clean it up as a family. After your clean-up, point out to them how the spot is brighter and safer for all to play in.

Giving back to the community doesn’t have to be a chore. Choose an activity that is fun as well as rewarding, and encourage children of all ages to take part. Show them how taking care of each other and our environment really does make the world a better place.

For more opportunities to fill community needs, visit handsonmaui.com. —RG Alexander Academy Performing Company presents an outdoor summer concert series Saturday, August 1st at Seabury Hall. Showtimes are 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm on a field above the gym. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to accommodate social distancing. Four shows of dancing showcasing students 3–18 years including our accomplished graduating seniors, excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, as well as pieces created this summer and last spring. Danelle Watson, the Director, replies with a beaming smile, “I am motivated to keep dance alive and create positive news for our students and families on Maui. I am so proud of our staff who has been flexible with change and giving their all to stay connected and inspire. Our dancing ohana is a happy place to be.”

For more information and to stay updated visit www.alexanderacademy.info.

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How to Save on Groceries Grocery shopping can be stressful given the high cost of food these days. Here are a few tips on how to get the most food for your buck.

Shop Locally Make it your mission to shop locally when possible. Shipping costs are usually passed on to consumers, and mainland produce often comes with a higher price tag. Buying seasonal fruits and vegetables at the local produce stand or CSA also supports the island economy.

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Prepare it from Scratch We pay extra for convenience. Home-cooked meals cost a fraction of a dinner out and still come in much cheaper and healthier than frozen dinners, especially once you factor in leftovers. If you’re crunched for time, make a dish that requires minimal preparation or attention; for instance, one that can be cooked in a slow cooker.

Reduce Your Waste Did you know in the United States, an average of 40 percent of food is wasted from farm to fork? Some of that is due to production and delivery, which is another benefit of shopping

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with local farms. By being more conscious and honoring the value of the food, such as using all parts of an ingredient, you will also waste less money.

Use a Meal Planner Planning your meals will make a difference in your food budget. When you know what’s on the menu each day, you minimize the need for last-minute trips to the grocery store or take-out orders. Instead, you’ll have consistency in your food budget and a detailed plan of what’s on the menu.

Make it Stretch Get creative with leftovers. If you baked a whole chicken and have half of it left over after one meal, consider making chicken tacos or chicken soup the next night. Mix it up so your kids won’t get bored with the same meal three nights in a row.

Go lean and mean when it comes to grocery shopping. Time spent planning meals and researching deals is worth its weight in dollars! —RG Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership is excited to present the 16th annual Mālama Wao Akua exhibition! Mālama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods) is a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana’i, Moloka’i, Kaho’olawe). Maui artists are encouraged to use their creative talents to raise awareness about protecting native species. Elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as adults, can submit their artwork on September 8th at the Hui No’eau. Entry forms can be found on huinoeau.com!

Mālama Wao Akua will be on display to the public from September 18 through November 6 in Hui No’eau’s gallery with free admission. Visiting the exhibition is a wonderful chance for the entire family to see and learn about some of Maui’s most unique and extraordinary native plant and animal species.

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Time to Get Serious About House Parties

BY ANDREA MANIAGO

Police received reports of a loud, disorderly gathering in the Waiohuli area the night of my son’s crash. Five young men ages 15–24 were in the car. That night, two families got the news that their sons were in the hospital. They were the lucky ones. Two more families found out our sons would never make it home from that party.

House parties are not harmless. Nearly thirty percent of youth who attend them know a peer who has been in a car crash because they drank alcohol at a house party. Half of the youth who drink at house parties report that fighting is common. Eighteen percent report they know someone who has been sexually assaulted at a house party. This is not an environment that enables our young people to reach their potential.

No young person should have to risk fights, car crashes, and sexual assault to attend a graduation party or hang out with their friends on the weekend. As parents, we should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring our house is safe. This doesn’t mean just taking keys and hoping for the best. This means ensuring that our homes are not a place where youth will get intoxicated.

Some parents think their house is a safer place for kids to drink, because of an illusion of control. This illusion of safety disappears when we

think about our kids drinking at other people’s homes. Over 90% of Maui County adults surveyed do not want their kids to drink at other people’s houses.

Right now, there is no easy way to hold adults accountable for providing the environment for binge drinking to happen. We need a simple, enforceable way to deter adults from turning a blind eye on house parties. How can we do this? A local social host ordinance would allow police responding to a call for service at a party to swiftly cite the responsible adult for underage drinking occurring on their property.

It’s time to get serious about underage drinking and hold adults responsible for providing a place for it to happen.

Mrs. Maniago is a member of the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, after losing her 16-year-old son Kaio Fukushima to an underage drunk driver in 2009.

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ui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 Lanai: Kauai: 274-3504 For children under the age of 3, call565-7900 Early Intervention Referral Line (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

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Sports Calendar Kiffmann Taekwondo

HST Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Lessons 871-5423 • www.hstwindsurfing.com Windsurf, Kitesurf, & Wing Lessons • All Ages Lessons Daily • Time Varies • All skill levels HST is Maui’s most recommended lesson source. Now offering all versions of foil lessons, including Wing-Foil. All lessons tailored to your skills and goals. Family-run - family fun! Please call for more information.

Maui Taekwondo & Hapkido Center

344-5244 • Info@mauitaekwondo.org mauitaekwondo.org 300 Ohukai Rd. Bldg. 3, Units 313-314 *Behind Shell on Pi’ilani Hwy in Kihei We offer a variety of classes from ages 2–18+.

Taekwondo and Hapkido are Korean forms of martial arts that offer more than just a fitness program. It is structured to promote discipline, build self-confidence, and encourage focus while learning the skills of self-defense. New Enrollment Special: Free uniform and free trial week!

877-4311 • www.kiffmanntkd.com 261 Lalo St., Suite H2 (behind Outdoor Living) Little Dragons • Ages 4–5, Beginners Ongoing: Monday–Thursday • 4pm–4:40pm We will also have dedicated Little Dragons classes at 3:20pm, to be determined.

By learning focus, basic motor skills, self control and respect for others in both playful and structured exercises, each child will accelerate at their own ability. Our junior assistants serve as excellent role models.

Kids Class • Ages 6–12, Beginners Ongoing: Monday–Thursday • 4pm–4:40pm With 25 years of service, we are Maui’s longest running martial arts school and the only certified Taekwondo school in central Maui. As a “Life Prep” school we give kids the tools to succeed in life. Classes cover bully management, leadership training, and all areas of physical and mental fitness.

Teens/Adult Class • Ages 13+, All levels Ongoing: Tues., Thurs., & Fri. • 6pm–7pm Taekwondo Family Class • Ages 4+, All levels Ongoing for All Levels: Tues. & Thurs. • 6pm–7pm Intermediate: Mon.–Thurs. • 4:40pm–5:20pm Advanced: Mon.–Thurs. • 5:20pm–6pm Families That Kick Together...Stick Together!!!!!!

Zoom Classes We are also running interactive zoom classes along with our regular classes to allow for safe training at home. All students have access to our growing online library.

For more info and to schedule a free trial class visit www.kiffmanntkd.com or call 877-4311.

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Ohana Martial Arts

877-5435 • ohanamartialartsmaui.com 255-D Alamaha St., Kahului Classes available Monday–Friday: Beginner Classes 3:30pm–4:15pm & 5:30pm–6:15pm Black Belt Club BBC Classes 4:30pm–5:15pm & 6:30pm–7:15pm Ohana Martial Arts is a family-oriented school.

We offer classes for ages 4 years to adult. Come train with Master Paul Main, the top international martial arts council coach and his great team of assistants and junior instructors. Call the studio at 877-5435 or mobile 808-276-2621.

Keiki Soccer Pros

633-4070 • www.keikisoccer.com Island-Wide Keiki Soccer Pros is Maui’s most fun, exciting soccer program. Our professional creative, caring coaches your child will love. We have been teaching soccer in Maui to thousands of kids over the past 8 years. Visit our website to find out what classes are available.

South Maui Tennis

250-3656 • citanmaui@gmail.com Kalama Park Tennis Courts, Kihei Tennis Clinic • Age 6+ Wednesdays & Fridays • Starts at 4pm Beginner & Intermediate levels Skill specific tennis camp. Improving tennis game, tennis knowledge, and fitness level mixed with a lot of FUN! Barbara at 250-3656 or Tricia at (801) 694-4535.

Wailuku Tennis Clinics

283-1925 • petra@hawaii.rr.com War Memorial Tennis Courts (Upper Level) Tennis Made Easy • Ages 6+ to 100+ Ongoing: Every Wednesday Ages 10 & Under: 4pm–5pm Juniors/Adults: 5:15pm–6:15pm Beginner–Advanced Beginner $5/children, $8/adults per class Our teaching method makes it easy to learn Tennis and enjoy the sport quickly. Child size racquets, low compression balls foster quick learning while having fun. Call for details.

Kid Zone Maui

808-276-9781 • kidzonemaui@gmail.com 147 Kupuohi St., Unit G2, Lahaina Toddler Classes • 18 mos.–4 years old Tuesdays & Saturdays After School Classes • 4–10 years old Toddler fun with children learning tumble and dance in our air-conditioned facility. Child care and after school classes are also available during the school year. Get them off their computers and moving their bodies! We have extremely flexible daily rates or weekly rates.

Call or text 808-276-9781 for more information.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Maui Tumblers

808-463-5989 • info@mauitumblers.com mauitumblers.com Gymnastics Classes • Pre K–Elementary Island Wide • Year Round Maui Tumblers Mobile Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastic classes island-wide, as well as monthly Ninja Nights. Check out our website for a full list of locations and events near you. Think of us for your next special event.

Maui Aerial Arts

808-205-8522 • mauiaerialarts.com heather@mauiaerialarts.com 810 Haiku Road, Unit 157, Haiku Keiki and Adult Classes Maui Aerial Arts is the place to learn aerial silk, trapeze and lyra in a safe and supportive environment. We have weekly classes, open studio training times, workshops, and events. Visit our website for more information.

Island Aquatics Swim Team & Island Water Polo

385-5332 • www.islandaquaticsmaui.com island.aquatics@yahoo.com Kihei Aquatics Center Island Aquatics Swim Team & Island Water Polo Year-Round Program Come and join the exciting world of competitive swimming, a lifetime sport. Various levels with individual coaches. Co-ed Island Water Polo is offered to all ages (Swimming skills required) Pre-Team swimming skills classes available, too.

Valley Isle Sports

808-463-0429 • valleyislesports.com Under the Lights Flag Football • Grades K–12 Runs Year-Round • Call for an update.

Under Armour Sponsored. Certified/Background checked Coaches/Referees. Safety First! (RockSolid Helmet Required). UA Shorts/UA DryFit Jersey Included. Insured. Night Games.

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MAUI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO CENTER Classes Available for Ages 2–18+ Kids Classes, Family Classes, Women & Men’s SelfDefense Classes, Sparring Classes, and more!

No experience required.

Benefits of Taekwondo & Hapkido: • Promotes a Healthier Lifestyle • Enhances Self-Esteem • Builds Confidence • Develop Discipline and Respect • Learn Self-Defense • Strengthen your Mind and Body • Relieves Stress & Anxiety • Create Lifelong Friendships

Weekly Soccer Classes in Makawao, Kahului, Lahaina & Kihei • Kids Ages 2–11

Mini Scrimmage Games! Ages 4–11!

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New Student Special!

FREE One Week Trial & Free Uniform!

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Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center

Alexander Academy of Performing Arts

878-8970 • www.alexanderacademy.info Outdoor Concert Series Saturday, August 1 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm Alexander Academy Performing Company presents an outdoor summer concert series Saturday, August 1st at Seabury Hall. Showtimes are 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm on a field above the gym. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to accommodate social distancing. Four shows of dancing showcasing students 3–18 years including our accomplished graduating seniors, excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, as well as pieces created this summer and last spring.

For more information and to stay updated visit www.alexanderacademy.info or call 808878-8970. Alexander Academy of Performing Arts was founded in 1990 and is located 870 Hali’imaile Road, Makawao.

572-6560 • huinoeau.com 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao Mālama Wao Akua Exhibition at the Hui Artwork Submission Date: September 8 On Display: September 18–November 6 Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership is excited to present the 16th annual Mālama Wao Akua exhibition! Mālama Wao Akua (Caring for the Realm of the Gods) is a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana’i, Moloka’i, Kaho’olawe). Maui artists are encouraged to use their creative talents to raise awareness about protecting native species.

Elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults, can submit their artwork on September 8th at the Hui No’eau. Entry forms can be found on huinoeau.com!

Mālama Wao Akua will be on display to the public from September 18 through November 6 in Hui No’eau’s gallery with free admission.

Visiting the exhibition is a wonderful chance for the entire family to see and learn about some of Maui’s most unique and extraordinary native plant and animal species.

Maui Mall

877-8952 • mauimall.com Virtual Costume Contest October 2020 Join us for family-friendly fun! This October, Maui Mall will host a Virtual Costume Contest on social media for ages 0-12 years old with a Grand Prize. Be sure to check our website for upcoming events.

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The Shops at Wailea

808-891-6770 • shopsatwailea.com 3750 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea Concerts at The Shops Every Third & Fifth Wednesday • 5:30pm–7pm Concerts at The Shops feature headlining musicians from all the Hawaiian Islands. This free concert series occurs on the third and fifth Wednesday of every month from 5:30–7PM, with select tenants featuring special offers on event days.

Jazz at The Shops Every First Wednesday • 5:30pm–7pm A complimentary music event that occurs on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7pm. A portion of the special event parking fees goes to the selected charity.

Market at The Shops Every Second & Fourth Wednesday Held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, visit Market at The Shops to find, connect and learn about farm-fresh and sustainably grown produce, specialty food products and artisanal goods available direct from the source.

Keiki and Pet Halloween at The Shops Sunday, October 25 Costume contest, prizes & trick or treat at stores & restaurants.

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center

877-4325 • queenkaahumanucenter.com 275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului Maui’s Lifestyle Shopping for Generations, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has served as the island’s town square since 1972. For more information, visit queenkaahumanucenter.com.

NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

879-2818 • hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov 726 S Kihei Rd, HIHWNMS Visitor Center, Kihei Sanctuary Saturday Last Saturday of Every Month • 10am–1pm Learn about humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai’i. Enjoy picturesque views overlooking sanctuary waters, see ocean-themed displays and exhibits in our visitor center, engage in storytime and craft activities. All ages welcome.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui

442-7898 • www.bbbshawaii.org Open Enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui Mentor Center Program Our Mentor Center is located in the Hale Makana o Waiale neighborhood (200 Waimaluhia Lane, Wailuku). Offering 3rd through 8th-grade students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a caring and responsible mentor (high school-aged or adult) in a supervised group setting for one hour after school. By mentoring, people can help others reach goals and improve self-esteem. If you are interested in enrolling your child or becoming a volunteer please e-mail us at mgonzalez@bbbshawaii.org or call (808)442-7890.

Surfing Goat Dairy

878-2870 • www.surfinggoatdairy.com info@surfinggoatdairy.com 3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula Evening Chore Tour • All Ages Monday–Saturday • 3:15pm–4:15pm.

Assist in our evening chores. Learn to hand milk a goat, then help with the evening feedings and learn more about our award winning cheeses and how they are made. $12 for kids $15 for adult.

Grand Dairy Tour • All Ages Wednesdays & Saturdays • 9am A two-hour hands-on visit and tasting experience you will love. Bring your family and friends!

Be a goat herder for the day, even try to milk a goat. Includes a tasting of the many different varieties of our cheeses. $25 Reservations required.

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KEIKI KORNER

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A photo booth inside a 1970 VW bus!

Weddings | Parties | Corporate Events | Graduations nancy@themauiphotobus.com • 808-633-8483

808 Piñatas

Daniela Salazar 808pinata@gmail.com • fb: 808 pinatas Text (808) 276-9650 for more information!

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Join us for a family night out!

Ohana Special 2-Topping Pizza, Breadsticks, & 4 Sodas

$25

Outdoor Seating Open for Lunch & Dinner Visit the Koi Pond Live Music 4pm–6pm Located across from Kalama Park

Kihei Kalama Village • southshoretiki.com • 808.874.6444

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DITCH THE DITCH, GO Skateboarding

Ditches are for irrigation, not recreation Talk to your kids about staying safe.

Award-winning photo from the 2019 Play Hard, Play Safe photo contest, submitted by Paia Youth and Cultural Center

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