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Celebrating 15 Years • 2006 — 2021

Open for safe, in-person learning!

“We’ve been with Roots since our first child was old enough to attend, and plan to send our second next year. We love growing with Roots and our son has an enthusiastic love of learning because of the attention and education he receives there.”

– Nicole Hermann

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“My time at Roots School was amazing and helped me learn tons of life lessons. It helped me prepare for high school and build solid friendships. I’m so happy I was able to go there!”

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CONTENTS VOL 76 | SPRING 2021

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48 ALL IN THE ‘OHANA

OUR KEIKI Healthy Habits 8 Social & Emotional Health 12 Spring Farm Guide 14 Did You Hear That? 16 Foster Healthy Competition 18 Outsmart Your Sweet Tooth 20 Berry Beautiful 24

BABY KEIKI Stay Active During Pregnancy 28 Asthma During COVID-19 32 Nutritious Foods for Babies 34 Heart Health 36 Montessori for Babies 38 Preschool Open Doors 40 DIY Valentine's Day Crafts 42 Creative Celebrations 44

Teach Kids About Saving Sooner 48 Sustainable Spring Cleaning 52 Helping Homeless Keiki 54 Dear Cici 56 Easter Egg Hunts at Home 58 Asking For Help 60

MAUI HAPPENINGS & ACTIVITIES 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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PUBLISHER Alma Tassi GRAPHIC DESIGN Alexa Lasco • alexalasco.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rukhsanna Guidroz Jessica Pazos Ashley Bowman Kiegan Blake Eric Dustman Christy Chadwick Cecilia Ortiz Maja Liotta Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos, MD Elizabeth Salahub

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We at Maui Family Magazine want to inform, celebrate and participate in the nurturing and guidance of Maui’s children. We explore ways for parents to spend quality time with their children while also giving them information on health, safety and education. Maui Family Magazine is printed quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions.

Cover Photography by: Deelia Nelson @deelianelsonphoto on Instagram www.deelianelsonphotography.com

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Our Keiki

Healthy Habits K

ick off the Spring season by adopting

some healthy habits for the entire family. To ensure commitment from all members of your ohana, ask for their suggestions and compile a list together.

If you need some ideas, here are ten suggestions to boost health and wellness for everyone in your household.

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Our Keiki HEALTHY HABITS 1. Limit screen time.

6. Set the dinner table.

In a techno-centric world, we spend less time in nature, exercising, and with each other.

Discuss with your family how much time it is necessary to spend on a device and agree on a time limit.

When you or another family member are making dinner, ask your kids to set a table that fits the occasion. It's about honoring your time to break bread together. Napkins, silverware and condiments are all part of it.

2. Consume healthy foods and drinks.

7. Express love.

Be realistic and make a pact to consume more foods and drinks that are beneficial for your bodies. Since this may be a difficult habit to maintain, take baby steps in cleaning up your diets.

A simple "I love you" or "thank you" goes a long way in making someone feel better. The giver benefits from the act, too. So take more time to show care and appreciation for those around you.

3. Get more sleep.

Adopt sleeping habits that lead to good quality and restful sleep. This will benefit the mind and body. Why not skip the movie and go to bed earlier? Put a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow to help you unwind. You'll wake up feeling more refreshed and better equipped to deal with your day.

4. Plan more outdoor activities.

Set aside the excuses. Get your boots on, pack a snack, and head out to explore the big, beautiful outdoors. You know it's good for you, so take advantage of Mother Nature.

5. Read more.

Curling up with a good book — whether it's a picture book, literary novel or mystery — can be the perfect way to spend 30 minutes. Read something that interests you and relish your alone time.

8. Accept defeat.

Show your kids how to be a good sport by acknowledging when you are wrong or have lost.

They'll learn an important lesson that could be a compelling life habit.

9. Tidy up.

Keeping a clean, well-organized room, drawer or closet helps you feel less overwhelmed, more on top of things, and ready to move on to the next task in a timely and relaxed manner.

10. Be clean.

Hygiene is of the utmost importance when it comes to health and well-being. Remind yourself and those around you to wash hands, surfaces and, of course, food. Take the time to be extra vigilant to help yourself, your family and the community at large, and know that you are doing your part.—RG

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Our Keiki MONTESSORI OF MAUI

Supporting a Child’s Social & Emotional Health

BY ERIC DUSTMAN

The importance of supporting a child’s social and emotional health cannot be overstated.

It is in many respects key to ensuring her readiness for all endeavors — whether they be school, familial, or team-based activities. At the heart of Montessori education, our support is given to the development of the child’s self.

You also play a primary role in this critical work.

Show your child respect, no matter her age, to support her growing self-concept. Treat her as the young human being she is. As she grows, your child will learn to appreciate her abilities and her value, respecting herself and the value she adds to others.

Encourage your child to share with, observe, and support others to help develop her self-esteem. Talking about such experiences will help her internalize them, begin to perspective-take and grow her capacity to empathize with others. She will also gain an understanding of the important role she plays in defining herself, how she wants to act, and who she wants to be.

Allow your child age-appropriate and developmentally-appropriate challenges to expand her self-confidence. Essentially, don’t do for her what she can do for herself, even if your time and your patience is short. Validating those challenges and your child’s hard work will validate her.

Considering these things will help your child develop resiliency, a willingness to take risks, and a desire to seek ways to fulfill her own needs, ultimately supporting the growth of strong social and emotional health. This translates nicely into a child who can speak up and stand alongside others, all the while advocating for everyone to win.

Eric Dustman is the head of school of Montessori of Maui. If you’d like to learn more about how Montessori of Maui supports students’ social and emotional health, visit momi.org.

Advance Wildlife Education Che Frausto says, “Hawai`i is the extinction capital of the world. There are more endangered species here per square mile than anywhere else on the planet.” He studied biology/ecology and environmental studies at University of Colorado at Boulder leading to an internship with the Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project. It’s there he realized education was key to conservation. So he combined his love for wildlife and art, creating coloring books with fun facts and stickers (color his honu on page 68), as well as speaking at local schools island-wide.

With some of the proceeds from his books—two of Hawaiian native species in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i—he supports local organizations such as Maui Nui Seabird Project, Maui Forest Bird Project, and Molokai Land Trust. He recently launched a coloring app! Visit advancewildlifeeducation.org to learn more about Che and his work.

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Providing a comprehensive curriculum for keiki ages 18 months through 8th grade.

SPRING VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES Saturday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Interested in learning more about the value of a Montessori education for your child?

Complete an Online Inquiry at momi.org/admissions/ to join us.

Director of Admissions Jamie Athearn 808.573.7568

Attention Applicants of Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) We are a participating PKS school collaborator!

Begin your admissions process now as you await your May award letter.

Attend a Virtual Open House to find out more information.

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Our Keiki SPRING FARM GUIDE

Bees, Butterflies, & Bunnies, Oh My! 14 | www.mauifamilymagazine.com

These family-friendly farms incorporate all the things kids love: animals and insects, local treats, and room to roam.

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T the Maui Alpaca Farms, you can snuggle an angora bunny, feed the alpaca, and learn farm history while walking the grounds. The one hour Farm Visit is a perfect family outing or book the Panilo Picnic for a special occasion. mauialpaca.com • 505 Aulii Drive, Makawao 808-870-3711

Meet the goats and explore the farm at Surfing Goat Dairy with their Daily Casual Tour. They also offer an Evening Chore and Milking Tour where you can help out the farmers with their chores and learn how to milk the goats at the farm. surfinggoatdairy.com • 3651 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-2870

Starting in February through May, Kula Country Farms opens their “U-pick” Strawberry Patch.

Pick up a basket at the farmstand, collect delicious strawberries, and marvel at the sensational views. kulacountryfarmsmaui.com 6240 Kula Highway, Kula • 808-878-8381

Did you say chocolate? Come visit the largest chocolate factory in Hawaii, the Kucia Estate Chocolate Factory. You will then go on a guided tour of the cacao trees, learn about the native plants of Hawaii, and of course eat chocolate! mauichocolatecoffeetours.com • 78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina • 808-793-6651

Maui Bees offers tours crafted specifically for 3-6 year olds combining interactive games while exploring the gardens and farm animals.

For 7-12 year olds, there’s an up close tour of beekeeping and farm practices. mauibees.com 150 Pulehunui Rd., Kula • 808-913-1633 Fly with the butterflies at the Maui Butterfly Farm which moved this past year and is now located to the left of the Olowalu General Store. Their educational, hands on butterfly farm tours are now available to book at themauibutterflyfarm.com • 812 Olowalu Village Rd., Lahaina • 808-280-0506

The Maui Farm offers free farm tours on the second Saturday of each month from 9–11am. Explore crop fields, a plant nursery, composting zone, and meet and feed their friendly farm animals including pigs, goats, rabbits, and chickens. Reservations are required. themauifarm.org • Makawao • 808-579-8271 With spectacular views, walking paths through gorgeous gardens, and fragrant lavender in the air, Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm is perfect for all ages. Explore the gift shop too with a wide array of lavender culinary and lifestyle products. aliikulalavender.com • 1100 Waipoli Road, Kula 808-878-3004

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Our Keiki HAWAII HEARS

Did You Hear That?

Teaching a child who is deaf to listen and talk

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awaii is the highest in the nation for babies born with hearing loss. While the national average is 2 in 1000, Hawaii is 4 in 1000. Raising a child with hearing loss means learning to communicate with them.

Almost 90% of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are born to hearing parents.

Instantly, parents need to decide how their child learns to communicate. Parents can struggle with the choices as they navigate this new diagnosis. These choices can include hearing aids, cochlear implants, sign language, spoken language, and more.

A child with a hearing loss cannot learn language by overhearing sounds and words in his or her environment. Deaf children must be clearly taught language by a trained professional or a Teacher of the Deaf specializing in their mode of communication (i.e., sign language or spoken language).

When a child who is deaf uses hearing aids or cochlear implants, they learn how to use their listening devices to listen and talk. This takes practice, consistent use of the devices, and development in their auditory skills. Saying things like, “Did you hear that? That’s a car outside,” when a car passes by, can help deaf children attend to sounds and learn about the sounds around them.

The best time to learn language is from birth to 5 years of age. For children who are deaf and hard of hearing, it is imperative for their educational and social success to give them access to quality services necessary for acquiring language as early as possible.

Families can also benefit from regular services for support in learning how to best communicate with their child. This can be counseling, parent support groups, or classes.

Christy Chadwick is the president of the Hawaii Chapter of AG Bell, founder of Hawaii Hears and Deaf Education Awareness Foundation.

Connect: Facebook/Instagram @HawaiiHears or email info@hawaiihears.com.

New Pediatric Clinic Opens in Kahului Pediatric Therapies Hawaii celebrates the opening of Maui County’s very first pediatric physical therapy clinic located at 335 Ho‘ohana Street, Unit F, in Kahului. They offer physical therapy and occupational therapy for children with mild developmental delays as well as those with serious medical conditions. Dr. Amy Peterson founded PTH in 2017 as a mobile pediatric therapy clinic after noticing a gap in services for Maui County’s children. “The opening of a clinic space aligns with our overarching mission to make pediatric care accessible and affordable for children with disabilities and developmental delays,” said Peterson. “A great deal of energy and love went into creating this space, and we are so excited to now expand services to our community.”

Families who want more information or wish to make an appointment can visit pediatrictherapieshawaii.com or call (808) 446-2032.

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Helping Children Reach New Heights

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Home & Community-Based Therapy ALL INSURANCE ACCEPTED 808-446-2032 PediatricTherapiesHawaii.com

Sacred Hearts School Excellence in Education. Foundations for Life.

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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Our Keiki MAUI CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

How to Foster Healthy Competition

BY KIEGAN BLAKE, O.T.

In early development, children seek a sense of mastery in their skills and as they grow, they begin to discriminate their own unique skills and to challenge themselves. As they begin to compare themselves with their siblings and peers, the platform for competition is created. This occurs within the context of the child’s temperament, with some kids being more naturally competitive than others. This is further influenced by the beliefs and values parents bring to their own parenting style.

One of the first skills your child learned was physical mastery, first sitting then crawling and eventually walking. At each stage, she delighted in her mastery of motor acquisition, all the while managing her internal emotions. Curiosity, initiation, excitement, perseverance, frustration and then mastery! All of these lead to a sense of pride that was woven into her “sense-of-self” and growing autonomy in the world.

Your child’s learning to self-calm around the swirl of his own big emotions is key to managing when things don’t go his way. Supporting your child through small disappointments builds his emotional resiliency, which sets the stage for his future ability to cope with loss when competing, whether against himself or others.

Facilitating your child to explore a range of interests will allow her to experience that being good at some things and not at others is challenging and normal. Taking part in a

variety of activities reduces the likelihood of your child feeling that her identity is linked to a singular skill-set.

Engaging your child in group experiences allows him to see that his role is interconnected to others. He will see the range of emotions that his peers experience and develop empathy. This means that when your child “wins”, he will simultaneously be sensitive to how his peers on the losing team are feeling.

Empathy leads to good sportsmanship and leadership.

Perhaps most of all, your child will benefit from a robust sense of positive connection with others that is not tethered to “winning”.

A sense of unconditional belonging underlies a positive sense-of-self, which means that “losing” will not feel catastrophic. Not only is she resilient, your child will be able to support others to be successful and celebrate their “wins”, as well as her own.

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 MauiChildDevelopment.com

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Trained in Developmental and Behavioral Interventions, Kiegan has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, opening the Maui Center for Child Development in 2003.

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Our Keiki HAWAII DENTAL SERVICE

Outsmart Your Sweet Tooth

BY HAWAII DENTAL SERVICE (HDS)

We all like a little something sweet and we all know there can be too much of a good thing.

How can you ensure moderation when the candy bowl calls? Use these tricks to outsmart your sweet tooth!

Your brain is the best defense against your taste buds. Know your limit. The FDA recommends no more than 12.5 teaspoons, or 50 grams, of added sugar each day. If you read labels on everything you eat and drink during the day, you can calculate the sugar stopping point to stay on track for proper nutrition.

Before giving in to a sweet temptation, keep in mind that craving can lead to cavities. Don’t want to face the drill? Try these things instead: 1. Chew sugar-free gum. A study by Louisiana State University found that chewing gum may reduce snack cravings. It’s also useful for cleaning your mouth. Gum prompts saliva production that washes away leftover food particles and reduces acids that threaten tooth enamel.

2. Distract yourself when a craving hits.

Taking a walk has been shown to reduce the urge to eat treats. Plus, it gets you away from the candy bowl. You know what they say – out of sight, out of mind. If you don’t feel like taking a stroll, do an activity that rewards you for skipping the sweets.

3. Keep healthy substitutes close by. When you really want something sweet, choose naturally sweet foods like fruits and vegetables. Apples, cherries, bell peppers, carrots, grapes and others will give you the taste you want and the nutrients you need.

4. Eat at consistent intervals. If your tummy’s grumbling, you might make unhealthy decisions like reaching for a candy bar instead of a nutritious snack. Eat every three to five hours to keep blood sugar in check and maintain a level head.

5. Power up with protein. Low protein levels can cause you to start craving sugar. Your body wants an energy boost and sugar is a quick source. Plan to get protein throughout the day with foods such as beans, eggs, nuts, fish and lean meats.

Even with moderation, good oral health habits are key to avoid cavities. Clean your teeth and gums after consuming sugar by brushing for two minutes with toothpaste and flossing.

Also, visit your dentist regularly to keep those healthy teeth in check so you can Live Well, Smile More all year long.

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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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SPRING 2021

MAUI FAMILY

Education

CALENDAR

Sacred Hearts School

661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org 239 Dickenson St., Lahaina Shadow a Student Day Friday, February 26 Prospective Students for Grades 1–8 Students will spend time in the classrooms, participate in enrichment courses, such as art, music, or Hawaiian studies, and mingle with current Sacred Hearts students. Reserve your spot!

Pa‘ia Youth & Cultural Center

Doris Todd Christian Academy

808-579-9237 • doristoddchristian.org 519 Baldwin Ave., Paia Open House • Preschool–High School Saturday, February 6, 2021 • 9:30am–12pm Open House is by appointment only. Come take a tour of our school and meet our wonderful teachers and staff. Call 808.579.9237 to make an appointment.

Montessori School of Maui

808-573-0374 • momi.org 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao Spring Virtual Open Houses Saturday, February 13 • 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 27 • 10:00 a.m.

Interested in learning more about the value of a Montessori education for your child?

Visit momi.org/admissions/ to complete an online inquiry and join us.

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 body-boarding, 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 Clubs are now open for ages 9–17 in Central, Haiku, Lahaina, and Makawao. BGCM is providing WiFi enabled learning environments for members to attend online classes during the day. Our Virtual Clubhouse Time continues from 2pm–6pm and is open to ALL Maui County youth, ages 9–17. Free! Membership fees are waived until June 2021. Submit your member application today. Details at bgcmaui.org.

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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 & 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.

Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool

249-2430 • pidfoundation.org Kahului, Upcountry, Kihei, and Lahaina Early Childhood Education Program • Ages 0–5 Monday–Thursday • 8:30am–10:30am Tutu and Me is a free early childhood program for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Tutu and Me provide learning opportunities for children’s social, language/literacy, cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Virtual learning available and call 249-2430 for changes and updates.

East Maui Watershed Partnership

573-6999 • 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.

Nā Keiki o Emalia

808-214-9832 • NKoEmaui.org • Wailuku Children/Teen Bereavement Program Open-ended groups • Mon., Tues., or Thurs.

Classes depend on the age (3–18 years) Free peer support group for keiki/teens 3–18 grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, ohana member, or close friend. Parent/s or adult care provider meet in their group at same time. Application and interview required. No drop-ins.

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Education Calendar Hawaii State Public Library System

Reading Tutoring

cindyteachesreading.com • 248-564-1999 Cindy Shuster Personalized one-on-one tutoring for beginning readers and readers needing extra support to achieve grade level. Students are initially assessed to establish their knowledge of letters and sounds, concepts about print, and writing skills. Lessons are then designed around the child’s ability level. Children are guided through lessons that include reading, word work, and writing strategies. The goal for each lesson is to build confidence, independence, and a love of reading.

Piaget Art School & Nursery

808-856-0600 • ejbeducationalservices.com 1931 East Vineyard Street, Suite 100, Wailuku After-School EduCare Piaget Art School & Nursery offers afterschool EduCare (Biodirectional education and care) for children 2 months - 36 months from 2:15pm4:15 pm, Monday through Friday for a monthly tuition. Call 856-0600 or email PiagetArtSchoolandNursery@gail.com for more information.

Your library card gives you access to free digital resources available 24/7. You can checkout eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as stream movies, documentaries, and T.V. series. Parents and caregivers can also access BookFlix for Kids, Scholastic Teachables, streaming movies, TV series, and Story Time and Virtual Programs featuring your local librarians.

Visit www.librarieshawaii.org to check out all the latest information.

Our Library Take Out service is a safe way to order and pick up the books, DVDs, and CDs that you want to borrow. Search our online catalog to request items and schedule a pick up time once you receive email notification that your items are ready.

Please visit www.librarieshawaii.org to find out about our current services, or feel free to stop by or call your nearest library during open hours.

Library staff are here to help!

Note: Due to COVID-19, library programs such as keiki or toddler story time may not be available. Contact your local library for updates and open hours.

Wailuku Public Library

243-5766 • librarieshawaii.org 251 High Street, Wailuku

Kihei Public Library

875-6833 • librarieshawaii.org 35 Waimāha‘iha‘i St., Kihei

Makawao Public Library

573-8785 • librarieshawaii.org 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao

Lahaina Public Library

662-3950 • www.librarieshawaii.org 80 Wharf St., Lahaina

Kahului Public Library

873-3095 • librarieshawaii.org 90 School St., Kahului Temporarily closed for repairs. Call for updates.

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SEARCH SEARCH Help is Within Reach for Your Child!

Help is Within Reach for Your Child!

Operation SEARCH helps identify children having a

difficult timehelps learning from birth to age 22.

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difficult time learning from birth to age 22.

For more information, call Operation SEARCH:

For more information, call 305-9810 Operation SEARCH: Statewide: (808) or 1-800-297-2070 Oahu:(808) Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Statewide: 305-9810 or 1-800-297-2070

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Oahu: Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Leeward (Nanakuli, Pearl City, Waipahu) 675-0384

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Leeward PearlWest City, Waipahu) Hawaii:(Nanakuli, East 974-4401 323-0015 South675-0384 982-4252 North 775-8895

waii: East 974-4401 West 323-0015 South Lanai: 982-4252 775-8895 Maui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 565-7900North Kauai: 274-3504

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

For children under the age of 3, call Early Intervention Referral Line www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

Operation SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section aiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx 475 22nd Avenue • Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

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ration SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section 475 22nd Avenue • Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 RS 16-1538, June 2016 (Rev. of RS 15-0043)

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Our Keiki RECIPE

Berry Beautiful I

n many parts of the world, berries are the harbingers of spring! Not only are berries beautiful, but they contain a powerful punch of antioxidants (second highest known in the plant kingdom, actually). Pomegranate juice (which contains the highest antioxidants) pairs well with chia seeds to create a fruit pudding that has the nutritional punch that moms can feel awesome about feeding to their kids!

I love to tinker in the kitchen and when I find a great product, I often try to reverse engineer it in my own kitchen. I was inspired by the product Mamma Chia, which is essentially a fruit gel loaded with chia seeds and sweetened with fruit. Moms, this recipe is so easy to make at home and has a number of great uses. Swirl it in some yogurt, top it on your toast with some creme fraiche, or throw a scoop into a popsicle mold with some fruit juice to make some epic hot weather treats. The final result is a gorgeous, nutrient-dense pop of fruity flavor that is refined sugar-free, loaded with nutrients and, best of all, delicious.

You will need: 2 cups frozen (or fresh) raspberries (or any other berries) that have been thawed 1/4 cup chia seeds 2 cups pomegranate juice Honey or agave nectar to taste 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt

Instructions 1. Macerate the berries. (Macerating is a fancy name for “smooshing.�) Basically, smoosh the berries using the back of a spoon to release their juices. If you prefer more chunky, do less smooshing; for less chunky, go for the full blender pulse. We just want to extract the juices and all that fruity flavor.

2. Next, add the two cups of pomegranate juice to the chia seeds and whisk together. Chia seeds will hydrate to create a gel.

Add the berries (with all their juices) to the hydrated chia gel, then add salt and your preferred sweetener to taste.

3. Keep refrigerated and eat often!

Maja Liotta is a private chef and culinary instructor. She is mother to three awesome kids.

Her and her ohana reside in Haiku and love surfing, dancing and eating. mauiprivatecharterchef.com and Instagram @chefmajaliotta

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Baby Keiki

Great Ways to Stay Active During Pregnancy Apart from keeping you healthy and doing something for yourself and your baby, staying active during pregnancy will lift your mood and contribute to your overall sense of wellbeing. If you have the energy and your doctor's permission to exercise, read on for some ideas to keep your body moving.

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Baby Keiki PREGNANCY

Find an exercise buddy.

Take a yoga class.

Walk.

Try biking.

Get into the water.

Staying active during pregnancy is a gift to you and your baby. Whatever you choose, make sure it's safe, within your reach, and fun. This will inspire you to stick with it.—RG

Ask a friend to sign up with you for a local prenatal Pilates or yoga class to keep each other motivated. And if you go alone, fitness classes can be a great place to meet other moms-to-be. Is free-form activity more your thing? Set up a regular time each week to meet up with a girlfriend to exercise. Accountability often makes it easier to follow through.

Whether it's a stroll or a long hike, walking can leave you feeling energized and relaxed. Aim for daily walks if you can. If you're feeling tired but still have the urge for some light activity, try cutting down on your walking time or taking frequent rests. Consider walking on paved paths in public parks rather than narrow forest trails with uneven terrain to keep safe.

Since exercising in water is easy on joints and muscles, swimming is an ideal option during pregnancy. Find a pool or another appropriate place to swim, and if you feel like challenging yourself, use light weights to increase the intensity of the workout. Suit up and enjoy the feeling of lightness and support.

Prenatal yoga classes offer an excellent way to practice breathing techniques and stretch tight muscles. If you attend a regular yoga class, make sure you inform the instructor of your pregnancy so that they can offer modifications.

Lying flat on the stomach or back, especially later on in the pregnancy, is considered dangerous so please bear this in mind.

Investing in a stationary bike is a good idea for moms-to-be. Not only do you stay in your cozy home, but you stay out of the sun and off busy roads. Catch up on a show, listen to music, or simply zone out while you pedal. You can set a good pace and feel good about keeping in shape. You never know, you might start a habit that continues postpartum!

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Baby Keiki CHAMPS PEDIATRICS

Asthma During COVID-19 Caring for children with asthma: Answering parents’ FAQs

BY DR. IRENE PAPACONSTADOPOULOS, MD

Is my child at higher risk for getting sick from COVID-19 if she is diagnosed with asthma?

There is still a lot we don’t know about COVID-19. People with chronic health conditions appear to have a higher risk of more severe illness if they get COVID-19. Having your child’s asthma under control is especially important now. We want to prevent children from needing emergency department care when possible. But, if your child is having an asthma attack, don’t delay seeking immediate medical care.

How do I know if my child’s asthma is wellcontrolled?

Having uncontrolled asthma is an important risk factor for an asthma attack. Symptoms of poorly controlled asthma may be: • Daytime coughing and/or wheezing for more than 2 days a week • Nighttime waking due to coughing or wheezing • Rescue inhaler needed more than 2 times a week • Limitation of physical activity due to asthma symptoms With COVID-19, what is the best form of asthma medication to give — an inhaler or nebulizer treatment?

Using a nebulizer, which turns liquid medicine into a mist, for albuterol treatments, may increase the amount of virus in the air if the

person has COVID-19. This could spread the virus to others more easily, since the virus may stay in air droplets for up to several hours. Inhalers are an appropriate alternative, especially for moderate asthma managed at home. Children should be trained to use inhalers always with a spacer. Used properly, either method is effective. It’s important for people with asthma to talk with their health care providers about what delivery method is best for them.

How can I help prevent my child from having an asthma attack during the pandemic?

Every child with asthma should have a written asthma action plan from their pediatrician.

Help your child follow their plan and take their controller medications if prescribed. Know when to step up care and when to call your pediatrician according to your written asthma action plan. During your well check-up, your doctor will discuss this plan and, depending on your child’s age, may request a pulmonary function test.

Especially during these stressful times, preparation beats panic.

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Baby Keiki FOOD

Nutritious Foods for Baby Providing your baby with a healthy, nutritious meal doesn’t have to be a headache. If you’re looking to stay away from food in a jar and in need of some meal ideas, look no further. Here are a few easy ideas.

Poi. Take advantage of local food by giving your baby poi. Whether it’s made on Maui or another island, poi is more than ono. This fat-free superfood is a high-fiber, low-sodium starch. It’s gluten-free and is a source of vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus, which help with baby’s development. Take it to the beach or park on ice. It’s easy food for when you’re on the go.

Fruit bowl. There’s nothing better than fruit plucked by your very own hands, or at least grown and picked locally. Maui has a wonderful selection of island-grown fruit such as mangoes, papayas, bananas and strawberries.

Slice them to make a fruit bowl or blend them to make a refreshing smoothie. You can always freeze a batch for a cooling treat on a hot day.

The health-boosting benefits of this blend include sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Good for digestion, fruits are powerful antioxidants and help fight inflammation.

Yogurt. Yogurt is an easy food option for your baby. Apart from helping with digestion, it’s packed with vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and protein, which aid bone growth. The best

choices are full-fat, unsweetened and organic.

Yogurt can be added to applesauce, soups, and pureed vegetables.

Avocados. This fruit is high in protein and full of monounsaturated fat, keeping the baby satisfied for an hour. It’s an easy grab-and-go snack to take with you to the beach or park.

Mash an avocado into a pulp, add a pinch of salt, and feed your baby.

Finger food. Steamed broccoli or carrots are ideal introductions to babies old enough to feed themselves. Ensure their consistency is soft enough to be easily digested, yet firm enough to hold. Don’t forget to check their temperature and make sure they are cool enough for baby. Broccoli is high in fiber, which helps loosen up bowels, and it also contains immune-boosting vitamin C. Carrots contain phytochemicals believed to protect against heart disease and certain cancers.

Feeling good about what you feed your baby is easy. Think simple, local and sugar-free, and you’ll be giving your baby healthy eating habits that start from early on. It’s a win-win situation!

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Baby Keiki AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Healthy Hearts February is American Heart Month! Join us for Maui Health’s Annual Heart Health Community Fair, a virtual health fair featuring Dr. Kimble Poon and other Maui cardiologists and heart specialists, on February 17, 2021 at 4:30 pm. For more information on this and other heart health education, visit mauihealth.org/events.

In honor of Heart Month in February, here is a little healthy heart tip.

Q: I heard that insomnia is linked to heart disease. Is that true?

A: Kimble Poon, MD, Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii - Yes. Insomnia is actually considered a risk factor for a number of health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. This might be because lack of sleep can trigger a stress response in the body and can interfere with some of the body’s natural processes, such as regulating blood pressure.

There are many causes of insomnia, including stress, depression, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, alcohol, and some medications. If you frequently have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, talk with your doctor to rule out any of these issues.

Other ways you can help yourself get better sleep include practicing good “sleep hygiene” by going to bed at the same time every night and avoiding your phone and other devices when you’re in bed. Getting exercise during the day also helps you sleep better at night.

Finally, remember that insomnia can actually be a symptom of undiagnosed heart disease. Heart disease can make it difficult to sleep, because it may cause shortness of breath when you lie down, and chest pain may wake you up at night.

So, talk to your doctor about any sleep problems you may be having, along with other symptoms.

Visit mauihealth.org/healthwise for more health tips.

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THIS IS OUR SHOT DON’T HESITATE: VACCINATE

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Baby Keiki PIAGET ART SCHOOL & NURSERY

Montessori for Babies

BY ELIZABETH J. SALAHUB, MA

M

agda Gerber, a world-renowned child therapist and authority in early childhood education developed a revolutionary philosophy of infant care based on treating infants with respect and trust in their abilities to develop naturally at their own pace. In her book Dear Parents: Caring for Infants with Respect, she says, “I think Jean Piaget said it beautifully: When you teach a child something, you take away forever his chance of discovering it for himself.”

Ms. Gerber gained a unique understanding of how the adults in children’s lives could nurture the development of genuine, authentic babies by encouraging their spontaneity and drive to learn and discover on their own.

Many of Ms. Gerber’s ideas were simple common sense ones, such as the importance of giving full attention and engaging the infant during everyday caregiving activities such as feeding, bathing and diapering.

Yet these ideas were unconventional when she began to introduce them in the U.S. in the early 1970’s. Today, Ms. Gerber’s methods have become widely accepted and commonly practiced by professionals. The term EduCarer in which Ms. Gerber coined, refers to an adult emphasizing the influence of caring and educating.

The basic principles of Ms. Gerber’s approach are: • Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, an explorer and a self-learner.

• An environment for the child that is physically safe, cognitively challenging and emotionally nurturing.

• Time for uninterrupted play.

• Freedom to explore and interact with other infants.

• Involvement of the child in all activities to allow the child to be an active participant, rather than a passive recipient.

• Sensitive observation of the child in order to understand her/his needs.

• Consistency and clearly defined limits and expectations to develop positive discipline.

At Piaget Art School & Nursery, an infant/ toddler licensed center in Central Maui, EduCarers are focused on these criteria along with creative art experiences. The use of raw materials such as bamboo, newspaper, beach sand, mud-play, collected seashells, and more promotes sustainability and renewability and is at the core of the program’s curriculum — while honoring child development authorities such as Maria Montessori, Dr. Jean Piaget, and Magda Gerber.

Piaget Art School & Nursery believes that if children (as young as 0–3 years of age), are authentically engaged through their own interests, children thrive life-long. Visit ejbeducationalservices.com for more information.

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Baby Keiki PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS

Need Help Paying for Preschool?

The Preschool Open Doors (POD) program is a statewide child care program that provides subsidies to eligible low- and moderate-income families to pay preschool tuition for up to one year at any of the state’s licensed preschools.

The POD subsidy provides children whose families might otherwise not be able to afford preschool the opportunity to gain essential skills to be successful in school and in life. The program is operated by the Department of Human Services.

To qualify, your family must meet these requirements: A) Age of child: Families whose children were born between August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017 are eligible to apply for POD services. Priority will be for children who are underserved or atrisk children.

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

For the 2021-2022 POD year, the Department has over $11 million for POD subsidies. Applications must be received at the PATCH HONOLULU POD office during an open application period to be considered for POD services.

Your child’s assistance may begin July 2021 or later, depending on your preschool’s start date, and continue through June 2022. Your child may attend any DHS licensed preschool, group child care center, or group child care home you select.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the PATCH HONOLULU POD office for the POD year beginning in July 2021.

For more information or to request an application, starting January 4, 2021, please contact the POD HONOLULU office, PATCH, toll-free at 1-800-746-5620 or PODAdmin@patch-hi.org.

Applications will also be available from January 4, 2021 through March 31, 2021 for downloading at http://patchhawaii.org/programs/preschoolopen-doors.

15th Annual Whale Tales SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH Mark your calendars for February 13–14! The 15th Annual Whale Tales is going global as a virtual event this year. Whale Tales is an educational and fundraising event presented annually by Whale Trust, to promote and support scientific research and education. In 2021, presentations will be broadcast through an online platform that will feature experiential and interactive opportunities for attendees of all ages. Attendees will hear from marine scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists around the world about their latest work.

With two days of featured presentations, an on-demand library, virtual ocean experiences, an online local-business expo, and educational opportunities with marine science organizations, this unique opportunity is one you won’t want to miss. For more information and to register, visit whaletales.org. To apply to participate as an expo vendor, please contact Whale Trust at whaletales@whaletrust.org.

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Baby Keiki HANDMADE VALENTINE

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Make a big show of your love and appreciation for someone this Valentine’s Day with a homemade card. Making homemade cards with your kids will teach them a new craft and the importance of expressing gratitude for a person close to them. Here are a few ideas for cards and gifts with a personal touch.

Lighthearted cards. We all need a little laughter in our lives, and a Valentine’s Day card can share some humor and love at the same time.

Compose a funny poem or search for funny lines in your favorite book, then write them inside your homemade card. Think silly or goofy.

The recipient will love the creativity and the excuse for a giggle.

Love letters. What grandparent doesn’t appreciate a letter – especially one filled with words of love from their grandchildren? Consider helping your kids put pen to paper to write a sweet, heartfelt letter to their grandma and grandpa. Yes, old-fashioned handwritten letters can be revived with a little help from you!

Heart wreath. Make a beautiful paper heart wreath with your kids this Valentine’s Day. Take some colored card stock and cut a do-

nut-shaped ring out of it. Now cut heart shapes out of colored paper or even a bright material such as silver foil, and stick them to the ring.

Staple string to the back of the ring so your kids can hang it up around the house or share it with friends.

Hanging hearts. Brighten up a room by hanging paper hearts from the ceiling. Color in hearts on waxed paper with different colored crayons. Cut them out and tape them to string hanging from the ceiling or window frame.

Sunbeams will shine through these translucent hanging hearts, bringing a colorful cheer to any loved one’s room.

On Valentine’s Day, show your love with words, hearts, and messages of love to family, teachers, and anyone else in your life who needs it. A little love goes a long way! –RG

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Baby Keiki PARTIES

Creative Celebrations

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ince social gatherings are limited and keeping healthy is essential, how do we celebrate occasions and make them memorable for our kids? If this has been on your mind and you’d like a few suggestions, here are some ways you can honor what’s still important to you and your family.

Drive-by birthdays. If it’s a friend’s or neighbor’s birthday, why not drive by and surprise them? Roll down your windows, lean out of your car, and sing “Happy Birthday” while holding balloons and birthday banners. You might brighten their day even more by dropping off a gift on their doorstep.

Lighting for the occasion. The way we light an area can make all the difference. For example, with just a few candles, you can make a birthday celebration fun for young kids. Watch their excitement at finding six surprise candles around the room for their sixth birthday rather than on the cake. Bonus: they can blow them out without sharing germs. For a cozy family

dinner, why not include soft music and scented candles? String lights and homemade banners can also make a room or nook of the house feel different enough for that special occasion.

Baby shower on the road. Getting together with a small group of girlfriends and their kids can still make a baby shower special. A tailgate celebration will help ensure social distancing.

Each vehicle can be its own safe “bubble,” decorated with streamers, balloons, and cute baby slogans created by you and your kids. Mom-tobe will appreciate the effort, and spending time with people who care about her is already a gift.

Virtual bake party. To celebrate someone passing an exam or reaching a goal they’ve set, you could do a virtual bake. First, send out invitations and ingredients so guests can shop ahead of time. Next, choose your favorite platform such as Zoom or Google Meet. Set reminders on the day so no one misses out on the fun. Make sure you’re on gallery view so you can see each other’s smiling faces. Lastly, have fun and bake!

Maintaining a connection with family and friends is essential. It makes us feel loved and brings comfort to all of us. Sometimes seeing the face of a person close to our hearts is all we need to brighten our day.–RG

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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.

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.

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Momentum Dance Maui

808-866-0212 • momentumdancemaui.com 781 Kolu St, Suite D, Wailuku 71 Baldwin Ave., Paia New Session 1/11-5/22 • Ages 3–Adult New dance classes offered in Paia and Wailuku! Momentum Dance Maui aims to inspire well-rounded and enthusiastic dancers through excellent training for both the pre-professional dancer and recreational student. We believe in creating a safe and positive environment where dancers can thrive. Classes include creative movement, pre-ballet, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more. Call for more information or visit us online to register.

Alexander Academy of Performing Arts 878-8970 • alexanderacademy.info 870 Hali’imaile Road, Makawao Spring & Summer Classes • Beginning thru Advanced • Ages 3–Adult Dance styles include ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, acting, hip hop and contemporary.

Classes in mornings and afternoons Monday through Saturday. Registration is online.

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 knowl-

edge 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!

Bounty Music

871-1141 • info@bountymusic.com Music Lessons in Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice, and Keyboard • Ages 6+ Ongoing Classes Every Day! Private music lessons for children and adults.

Lessons are offered on Ukulele, Guitar, Drums, Voice and Keyboard. We offer a great variety of musical instruments for sale from beginner to advanced. Special for new students: Buy 2 Lessons and get 2 FREE.

Maui Violin Lessons

283-6945 • mauiviolinlessons.com Private Violin Lessons in Central Maui Ages 6–Adult • cambria808@gmail.com Flexible times, beginning & intermediate students. Experienced & patient teacher. Innovative teaching methods follow the interests & learning style of each student, keeping their passion for music alive. Contact Cambria Moss. If you do not have a violin yet, please call before shopping for one.

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Reasons to Teach Kids About Saving Sooner

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Children can become financially literate at an early age by learning age-appropriate money concepts. Here are seven reasons to start teaching your kids about money today:

1. Builds future financial success.

Early learning about sound financial habits leads to financial success later in adulthood.

2. Forms good financial habits.

By age three, kids can understand money concepts. Our approach to money, such as planning and delaying gratification, is set by age seven.

3. Teaches wise spending habits.

Simply giving kids money, such as an allowance, does not teach them to make wise spending choices. They also need guidance on saving and budgeting.

4. Supports delayed gratification.

Kids should learn to not buy things unless they have the money. They may not have enough money to buy an item right now, but they can learn it is within their reach if they set aside money regularly until they have enough to purchase it.

5. Builds independence.

It is normal for kids to not want their parents to control everything they do. By saving their money, kids decrease their reliance on their parents or anyone else to handle their purchases.

6. Allows money to grow.

Kids can open an interest-bearing account at a bank or credit union where they will be paid a small sum of interest on the balance.

With compounding interest over a long period of time, kids can see their savings grow exponentially.

7. Gives a sense of accomplishment.

By saving, kids can set a goal with a reward for meeting their goal. When kids save, they learn to see the world and their life for what it could be, not for what it is. This way of thinking is a key to staying inspired, motivated and strong.

Saving is something every kid should do. It enables them to buy items that otherwise might be out of reach, keeps them out of financial trouble, and makes them more independent. Often, it means they can do more, as they will have more choices or see their money grow. Subsequently, they will feel happier. Most importantly, saving teaches that their dreams are achievable by setting goals and planning ahead. By saving, kids can make things happen!

Sunset Market EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY // 4PM–7PM WAILEA VILLAGE • 100 WAILEA IKE DR., #4, WAILEA Sunset Market at Wailea Village is the new community outdoor experience that brings together 35–40 kama‘aina-owned small businesses offering their Maui-made goods to locals and visitors. It is a safe environment including distancing, wearing masks, and hand cleansing.

Scott Burnham, owner of Wailea Village, says “It’s been a great success with the support of the community and continuation of our mission to perpetuate kama‘aina businesses as most all of our permanent tenants are locally-owned."

According to event organizer Erin Sabado, expect to find local entrepreneurs selling products they personally grow and create including Island-made

clothes, skincare products, baked goods, beverages, ready-to-eat food, and locally-grown vegetables, fruits and flora. There is also live music entertainment.

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Sustainable Spring Cleaning

BY ASHLEY BOWMAN Making the switch to a low-waste lifestyle can seem like a daunting chore, especially at first.

Here are some convenient and sustainable adjustments that anyone can make in their homes today. You can start the process by taking a 'plastic inventory.' This activity can be fun for the whole family! You will be surprised at how many times a day we come into contact with plastic, especially in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. Once you evaluate how much plastic you use, you can then take small steps to replace those products with more earth-friendly solutions.

In the years of transforming my own home, I have made a point to swap out liquids for solids or powders. Why pay to ship water to the island when we have plenty of it here? Not only does it add to our carbon footprint by transporting the weight of the water, but the plastic never leaves our islands. It either ends up killing our sea life in our delicate ocean or it ends up in our nearly overflowing landfill. Did you know that 700,000,000 plastic laundry jugs are dumped into landfills in North America every year?

That is just one example!

So what can we do about it? Join the #zerowastemovement! Every day there are more and more local companies offering plastic-free, eco-conscious products made with locally-sourced ingredients. You can typically find them at your local farmer's markets, as 'pop-up shops,' or even as subscription/delivery services that will bring the products right to your doorstep! Here are some examples of locally-made products that you can find: • Shampoo and Conditioner Bars: one bar can be equivalent to 2-3 plastic bottles of product.

• Tooth Powder/Paste in a Glass Jar: this cuts down on plastic tubes that are not recyclable.

• Deodorant Paste in a Glass Jar or Compostable Tube: this cuts down on plastic applicators that are not recyclable.

• Laundry Powder: concentrated, all-natural product, minus the water.

• All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner or DIY Vinegar Cleaner: replaces the unnecessary extra bottles taking up space in your kitchen cupboard.

These are just a few small steps to get you started!

For even more tips and tricks on how to make your home more sustainable, check out Zero Waste Hale pop-ups around Maui, and check out their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Ashley Bowman is a plastic-free living advocate and curator of eco-conscious lifestyle products. For more tips and information visit zerowastehale.com.

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Helping Homeless Keiki Project Hawai’i, Inc. is a local, volunteer-staffed non-profit organization created to help homeless, unsheltered children succeed and escape the cycle of poverty. The organization conducts ongoing monthly outreach across the island and provides holiday events, summer educational programs, and teen mentoring to help these precious children gain self-esteem.

Project Hawai’i is solely supported by public donations that allow the community to make a difference in the lives of our keiki. Since they do not have an office and conduct outreach, 100% of all donations directly benefit the programs that change lives.

As they gear up for the spring session, which includes Easter and summer camp enrollment, they invite the community to visit HelptheHomelessKeiki.org to see where they can make a difference. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, from hosting a collection, conducting a fundraiser, or leading a teen workshop.

Companies can be part of the solution and sponsor some of their financial needs, from sponsoring the rental for summer camp, sponsoring the transition, or providing an in-kind donation of meals or your specialty (such as surf lessons, snorkel cruise, etc.).

Co-founder Cliff Kama designed a pilot junior leader program to help middle school children gain self-awareness and develop leadership

skills. This pilot program was sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and is now an award-winning summer program that has led to our keiki graduating high school (a first in their family) and going to college. This could not have been done without the corporate sponsorship and community involvement.

They invite other sponsors to be part of the change our community needs.

Our other co-founder Magin Patrick states that this is her life mission. When asked why she has dedicated her life to making a difference, she replied that when she moved to the islands in 2002 and set up this program, people often asked “why.” She didn’t always know how to explain it in words. Then she was watching a PBS special with a wonderful Hawaiian Kupuna who shared that everyone is born with a purpose — their “Kuleana.” That touched her soul, and she felt that this work was her Kuleana — the reason she was put on this earth.

For more information, please visit their website, www.HelptheHomelessKeiki.org. Be part of the first year on Maui to make life-long changes to save our keiki’s lives. Join the journey today.

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Simple Steps for a Healthy Ohana

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FRUITS, ROOTS & VEGETABLES

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Fruits, roots and vegetables, including root vegetables such as taro (poi) and sweet potato, are packed with nutrients. To get the amount recommended,

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most of us need to increase the amount of fruits, roots and veggies we currently eat.

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HOURS OF SCREEN TIME

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Two hours or less of computer, video and TV screen time every day.

Increased screen time has been linked to lower reading scores, behavioral

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problems and unhealthy weight.

Try-A-Bite rule - Offer new fruits, roots and veggies and encourage everyone in the family to try a few bites each time. It can take 7 to 10 tries to like a new food.

Encourage your whole family to decrease screen time to 2 hours or less each day.

Keep the TV and computers in a central location and out of your child’s bedroom.

Enjoy your family - turn off the TV when eating and talk about the day.

H E A LT H Y T I P S

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Activity that makes your heart pump faster and your body breathe harder make you strong, helps you feel good and think clearly. Kids in active

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When possible, avoid frying – try steaming, baking, stir-frying.

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Be a role model - Include at least one fruit, root or vegetable at every meal and snack.

CUT DOWN

Take gradual steps to increase your physical activity level.

Do short amounts of activity several times a day until they add up to 60 or more minutes each day.

Physical activity should be fun – swimming, surfing, paddling, walking, running, dancing, gardening and yes, even vacuuming!

H E A LT H Y T I P S

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Sugary drinks such as soda, sweetened tea, sports drinks, fruit punch and

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other fruit-flavored drinks have little health benefit. Sweetened beverages add empty calories, about 150 calories and 9 teaspoons of sugar per 12 oz. can of soda.

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Encourage your family to love water. Serve it. Choose it. If it’s there, people will drink it. And remember water has zero calories.

Be wary of commercials. Juice products labeled “-ade,”, “drink” or punch” often contain mostly corn syrup sweetener and less than 5% real juice.

Avoid bringing sodas and sports drinks home. If it’s there, the kids will drink it.

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Dear Cici Dear Cici is a family resource for accurate information about sex and relationships.

Email info@mauifamilymagazine.com with your questions.

Dear Cici, With all this distance learning, my son is spending a lot more time online and I'm worried about him accessing adult websites. I want to talk to him about it but I'm not sure how to bring it up or what to say. How do I talk to my kid about porn?

Sincerely, Remotely Worried in Kihei Dear Remotely Worried, When I was young, our exposure to pornography was limited to the magazines someone snatched from their dad's collection. Today, kids have access to an endless supply and variety of porn at their fingertips.

It's an uncomfortable subject but one you would be smart to talk about with your kid.

If you're not already in the habit of having these types of conversations, try bringing it up in a low-pressure, non-confrontational way.

Talking while driving in the car is good because you can easily avoid eye contact if either of you is uncomfortable with eye contact. Recently my son and I have been having great conversations while out hiking.

It's important to acknowledge that being interested in sex is normal and natural; and in the unlikely event that your son already hasn't been exposed to online porn, he will.

Potential talking points: • Watching porn is exciting but keep in mind that porn is to real sex as the latest Avengers movie is to real life. Most of the people you see in porn are actors who are being paid to perform. People in real life sexual encounters do not necessarily look or behave the same way.

• Young people who consume a lot of porn may be at risk of developing a distorted view of healthy sexual relationships. Issues like consent and boundaries are not addressed.

Misogynistic, violent and degrading porn is common and can warp our expectations and experiences with real people in real life situations.

• Be aware of the risks and potential consequences of watching, downloading or inadvertently producing child/underage porn (think naked selfies and sexting). Having a smartphone means everyone is carrying a tiny porn production factory in their pocket, so think twice before sending sexy photos or videos of yourself.

Hopefully this will be the first and not the last conversation you have with your kid about sex and relationships. By addressing it openly and without shame, you’re signaling to him that it's okay for him to ask questions and talk about uncomfortable subjects with you.

Stay curious, Cici Cecilia Ortiz, LCSW is a clinical social worker and a mom.

She has nearly 20 years of experience including working with kids, teens and adults in the areas of sex education, abuse, trauma and prevention.

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Digital Citizenship

Appropriate Media Use Check in about online life Role-play

Belonging

Encourage upstanding (supporting someone who is being bullied) Protect private information Responsibility

Avoid location tracking Power up strong passwords Avoid quizzes, clickbait, + “special offers” Encourage healthy skepticism

Excellence

Explore different sides of a story Discuss fact vs. opinion Choose a variety of sources Help kids navigate online friendships

Aloha

Empathize with the pressure to overshare Encourage respect for themselves and others in online communities Create screen-free times and zones

Total Well-Being

Watch and play together Help kids identify healthy behaviors Question everything

Hawai‘i

Carefully choose the digital footprints they leave behind (posts, pictures, comments) Reference: https://www.commonsense.org/education

When selecting applications, look for ones that: Promote creativity

Additional Resources HIDOE Internet Safety HIDOE Digital Device & Application Guidance

Reinforce literacy skills Encourage communication and sharing of learning Provide opportunities to interact with peers, siblings or adults

OITS Child Internet Safety Resources Nā Hopena Aʻo Statements HĀ: BREATH

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Easter Egg Hunts at Home Staying home this Easter doesn't have to be a downer. With a little creativity, a positive attitude, and a few basic supplies, your "bunnies" can have a fun and memorable day while staying indoors or close to home.

Color-coded eggs. If there's a big difference in your keikis' ages and you want to make the hunt fair, color code your eggs. Each person gets to search for their colored eggs. Matching colored baskets would be perfect, but ribbon wrapped around basket handles and eggs works just as well. If you have more of one color than the others, consider writing names on eggs instead. Remember, sometimes simplicity is really the best!

Treasure hunt. Draw a map of your living room or play area with clues to where eggs are hidden. Cut the map into pieces and hide those pieces. When your explorers find them, they glue them back together and read the map to find the real treasure — delicious chocolate eggs! This game takes longer and involves problem solving and group work.

Parent playtime. Older keiki might enjoy hiding eggs for their parents. Why not switch it up and let them hide them for you and your partner and other adult family members? Kids love it when grown-ups let their hair down and join in with the fun.

Truth or dare egg hunt. Fill Easter eggs with fun family-friendly truth or dare challenges that you can do indoors or in the backyard. Have

the whole family search for hidden eggs, and then play truth or dare. You never know, you may learn something new!

Glow-in-the-dark hunt. Buy glow-in-the-dark eggs, or put a small LED light or bracelet glow sticks inside plastic eggs. Hide the eggs outside or inside the house in dark corners or under furniture. A daytime hunt works as well as a nighttime hunt for this bright idea!

Eggs-ercise! To survive the afternoon with a yard full of bouncing bunnies, why not tape an activity to each chocolate egg? Think of the best physical activity to get the sillies out, such as “do fifteen jumping jacks,” “dance for five minutes,” or “run three laps around the house.”

This gives mom and dad a way to make sure every bunny goes to bed without a meltdown.

This Easter, let your imagination go, collect supplies ahead of time, and have fun putting together a lovely, fun-filled day for your whole family.–RG

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Asking for Help Building Community and Learning to Break the Cycle of Trauma

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t's your fault. You chose to start using again!

Snap out of it. Why are you so lazy?

You chose to be homeless.

Why don't you leave him? How hard can it be?

She is just being manipulative and working the system.

Our best friends. Our siblings. Our caregivers.

Our significant others. Many of them face insurmountable struggles with addiction, disruptions in mental wellness, family or intimate partner violence, involvement with child welfare, uncertainty about safe housing, or food insecurities.

Why are the people in our lives we claim to care for often met with judgment, blame and punishment when they let their guards down and ask for help? Have we created an environment where it feels safer to suffer in silence? A world where those most vulnerable are scrutinized by outsiders' conclusions and assessed by behaviors alone, rather than

met with understanding and recognition for the grinding pain of trauma that is likely the guiding force behind most decisions.

What if we collectively (family, friends, providers, community) were to meet those behaviors with care and support rather than judgment and blame?

What if we collectively fostered a community where asking for help does not come with shame or guilt?

What if young children did not have to experience a crisis because we collectively reinforced skills to lift people up rather than bury them in stigma?

What if we collectively talked about and normalized the impacts of early childhood trauma and generational trauma, and the frontline of treatment was unconditional positive regard and support rather than criticism?

This shift is what becoming a trauma-informed community looks like. This could happen on Maui.

In the documentary Paper Tigers (which is streaming on Amazon.com), viewers get an inside glimpse into a group of teachers’ and

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Resources Islands of Hope

Facebook: @IslandsofHopeMauiCounty Instagram: @islandsofhopemaui Email: islandsofhopenavigator@gmail.com Phone: 808-419-0781

Resources for Mental Health & Substance Use: • https://mentalhealthhawaii.org • https://hicares.hawaii.gov TEXT ALOHA to 741741 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-753-6879

administrators' daily struggles at an alternative high school in Walla Walla, WA. (Yes, this is a real place, and not just the signature location where anvils for Looney Tunes are produced.) The film documents the realization for all faculty that the behaviors their students were exhibiting, the actions they were so accustomed to meeting with punitive measures, were, in most cases, the result of adverse childhood experiences or ACEs. This awareness subsequently resulted in the entire community coming together to recognize ACEs as a public health issue, change the response protocols, and shift the narrative from harsh discipline to hope and understanding.

Connecting the dots between trauma and brain development, and the role they play even well into adulthood, is the most critical thing we collectively should direct our attention to because we all are experiencing trauma right now.

One small step we can take together is recognizing behaviors you or a loved one may be making, especially those choices that are likely straining, if not jeopardizing, secure relationships. We then need to understand that

these behaviors may be the only means for this person to cope with the pain of trauma that lingers.

With that recognition, we make asking for help normal so that those in our community can ask without guilt. We can support those we love the most in finding the courage to ask where to go for treatment. We can create opportunities for grace and comfort if relapse occurs. We help each other find spaces to remember our selfworth, with reassurance that we are not alone in the intense everyday stress we collectively have been experiencing.

Let's make understanding trauma and asking for help part of the "new normal" here on Maui.

Jessica Pazos has been working with children and families for 10 years. While she has many passions, she is a dedicated advocate for those who need their voices heard and will work tirelessly to bring equity to the community.

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SPRING 2021

Maui Family

Sports Calendar

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.

Kiffmann Taekwondo

877-4311 • www.kiffmanntkd.com 261 Lalo St., Suite H2 (behind Outdoor Living)

Maui Fit4mom

maui.fit4mom.com • Kihei, Lahaina, & Paia Stroller Strides Stroller Strides is a mommy-and-me functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow (ages 6 weeks–2 years). Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Your first class is free!

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.

Little Dragon, Kids, Teen, & Adult Classes Check the online schedule for the most up to date classes.

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. 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. 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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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 Trial Classes and Free Uniform.

Ohana Martial Arts

877-5435 • ohanamartialartsmaui.com 255-D Alamaha St., Kahului 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.

Uplift Maui

Upliftmaui.com • 495-7154 Little Monk Seal Montessori, 300 Ohukai Rd #206, Kihei, Lil’ Keiki Aerial Silks • Ages 3–6 Mondays & Wednesdays • 2:45pm–3:30pm Keiki Aerial Silks • Ages 6–10 • Thursdays, 4–5 pm, & Fridays, 3:45- 4:45pm Beginner Teen Aerial Silks • Ages 11–15 Thursdays • 4pm–5pm (split group) & Fridays Intermediate/ Advanced Teen Silks • Ages 11-15 Tuesdays • 4pm–5pm We will use Aerial Silks to learn fundamental techniques like how to climb, some basic wraps, transitions and more! Then we will progress and learn to use these techniques to create simple combinations up in the air.

A fun and supportive environment. Any level welcome! Limited Space- please reserve online in advance.

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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.

Kid Zone Maui

808-276-9781 • kidzonemaui@gmail.com 147 Kupuohi St., Unit G2, Lahaina 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.

Maui Aerial Arts

808-205-8522 • mauiaerialarts.com heather@mauiaerialarts.com 810 Haiku Road, Unit 157, Haiku Ongoing Classes • Ages 7 & up We offer small group classes, pod classes, private lessons in Aerial Silks, Dance Trapeze, and Lyra.

We also have Mat Pilates group lessons and Reformer Private lessons. We have open train sessions for experienced aerialists and students.

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SPORTS CALENDAR 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.

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Island Aquatics Swim Team & Island Water Polo

385-5332 • www.islandaquaticsmaui.com island.aquatics@yahoo.com Kihei Aquatics Center 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.

Swim with Hoku

808-384-9626 • www.swimwithhoku.com Island-Wide Classes & Private Instruction Swim in 10 days or less. Accepting students age 32 months and older (younger children will be considered on a case by case basis). Register now! Check our schedule for additional classes at swimwithhoku.com.

Vertical Sports Maui

808-281-5443 • verticalsportsmaui.com verticalsportsmaui@gmail.com Vertical Sports Maui is dedicated to inspire and equip youth through sports. FREE world class sports programs with former pros.

Basketball and Soccer Clinics every week at Hope Chapel Maui. Visit verticalsportsmaui. com or contact us at 808.281.5443 to register your child!

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MAUI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO CENTER Classes Available for Ages 2–18+ No experience required.

Morning & Afternoon Classes • Tiger Cubs (ages 2-4) • Little Tigers (ages 4-7) • Kids/Teens (ages 8-17) • Adults (18+) • Sparring Classes • Defense Classes • Special Events & Tournaments

New Student Special!

FREE Trial Classes & FREE Uniform 808-344-5244 • info@mauitaekwondo.org www.mauitaekwondo.org 300 Ohukai Rd., Bldg. 3, Units 313 & 314 (behind Shell on Pi’ilani Hwy. in Kihei)

SWIM WITH HOKU Swim in 10 days or less GUARANTEED! Private, 1-on-1 Lessons Just Hoku and your child in a private pool Fully Insured & CPR Certified Check our website for upcoming classes! swimwithhoku.com • 808-384-9626 hoku@swimwithhoku.com swimwithhoku

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Kula Country Farms

878-8381 • kulacountryfarmsmaui.com Located on Kula Hwy, across from Rice Park Strawberry U-Pick Patch February through May Springtime is Strawberry U-pick time at Kula Country Farms. This annual tradition happens from February until May, so bring your children and make a day of strawberry picking. Have fun while teaching your keiki about where their food comes from!

Pacific Whale Foundation

808-249-8811 • mauiwhalefestival.org Maui Whale Festival February 8–27 • Mix of virtual and in-person Celebrate the great humpback whale during Pacific Whale Foundation’s annual Maui Whale Festival this Feb. Take part in the re-designed Film Festival, Run & Walk for Whales, Great Whale Count, specialty cruises, Maui Artisan Craft Fair and more!

whaletales.org 15th Annual Whale Tales - A Virtual Experience February 13–14 Whale Tales - A Virtual Experience features more than thirty international marine scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists sharing their latest work and interactive opportunities to talk story with the experts. Registration for all ages and more information online at whaletales.org. Use the code MAUIFAMWT21 for 50% discount on registration.

The Maui Farm

808-579-8271 • TheMauiFarm.org • Makawao Free Farm Tour • All Ages • 9:00–11:00am February 13, March 13, & April 10 Second Saturday of the month Join us for a morning of exploration, learning, and fun! Explore our crop fields, plant nursery, composting zone, and meet and feed our friendly farm animals including pigs, goats, rabbits, and chickens. Reservations are required.

Maui Health

808-442-5663 • mauihealth.org/events Heart Health Virtual Community Health Fair February 17, 2021 • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Virtual community health fair with heart experts sharing tips, recipes, interactive activities and more. Guest speakers include Nicole Dusenbury, PA-C, Dr. Jay Parikh, Cardiologist, Dr. Kimble Poon, Cardiologist.

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Champs Pediatrics

808-495-9616 • champspediatrics.com New Parents Class & Update on COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Wednesdays: Feb. 24, March 24 & April 28 all via Zoom at 5pm Irene Papaconstadopoulos, MD, a board certified Pediatrician, is offering a free Zoom Prenatal class. Topics: COVID19 and breastfeeding, what you need to know about the first days with your baby. Registration: www.champspediatrics.com.

Maui 5k Run

www.maui5k.org March 1–7, 2021 Mark your calendars for March 1st through 7th, 2021 for a virtual run to raise funds for Maui schools’ athletics! The Maui 5K is a 501c3 non-profit that seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawai‘i’s children by giving Maui schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs. Funds raised will maintain or purchase new equipment for their physical fitness, play, and athletic programs. Visit www.maui5k.org for complete details and to register.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui

442-7890 • www.bbbshawaii.org Open Enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui Youth and adult volunteers are matched in a one-to-one friendship based on gender, interests, personalities, and geographic locations.

Volunteers are carefully screened and trained to create a positive impact by sharing their friendship, guidance, and support. Pairs meet at least twice per month to spend quality one-on-one time together, and form meaningful memories just by hanging out. If you are interested in enrolling your child or becoming a volunteer please e-mail us at lriglos@bbbshawaii.org or call 808-442-7896.

Maui Mall Village

877-8952 • mauimall.com 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului Join us for family-friendly fun throughout the season: Orchid shows, an Easter celebration, trivia nights, and more. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @MauiMall or visit our website at www.mauimall.com for more details.

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.

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