Maui Family Magazine Winter Issue 2023-2024

RAISING KEIKI MAUI STYLE | VOL 87 | WINTER 2023–2024 | FREE

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CONTENTS VOL 87 | WINTER 2023–2024

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OUR KEIKI

ALL IN THE ‘OHANA

Recipe: Poi Pancakes 10 Mutual Aid: The Mana of Community 12 Community Events 14 The Magic of Routines and Rituals 16 Inspiring Healthy Habits for Kids 18

BABY KEIKI & HEALTH Local Gift Guide 32 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Keiki 34 Transforming Trauma 36 Making Space for Grief 38 What is Torticollis? 40 Follow @mauifamilymagazine

Finding Places of Refuge 44 Growing Up Maui: Change 46 Dear Cici: Active Listening 48 Sacred Hearts School Rebuilds 50

MAUI HAPPENINGS & ACTIVITIES

Arts Calendar 20 Education Calendar 26 2024 Maui School Guide 52 Recipe: Curry in a Hurry for a Crowd 68 Sports Calendar 70 Events Calendar 74 Party Page: Baked Goods for the Holidays 76 Keiki Corner 78

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RAISING KEIKI MAUI STYLE

PUBLISHER Alma Tassi GRAPHIC DESIGN Alexa Helge COMMUNITY EDITOR Kalia Kelmenson CONTRIBUTORS Kiegan Blake, Maile Crewdson, Dr. Fatima Imara, Maja Liotta, Bailey Onaga, Cecilia Ortiz, Dr. Amy Peterson, Marina Scott, Carole Zoom PROOFREADER Jennifer Hamayelian EDITORIAL ADMIN Zadie Tassi ADVERTISING SALES Alma Tassi Call 808-250-2990 or email ads@mauifamilymagazine.com EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email info@mauifamilymagazine.com CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email calendar@mauifamilymagazine.com 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.

No part of this magazine may be reproduced in part or in whole without the written permission of the publisher. All submitted materials become the property of Maui Family Magazine. Mahalo!

Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved.

Cover ‘Ohana: The Shaw Family. ‘Ainoa Ka‘ae and Kayla Hoku Kahalewai Shaw with their children Avi Keaka, Lilia Shaw, and ‘A‘ali‘i Lola.

Cover Photography: Sheylin Luna @for.the.community.__

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CONTRIBUTORS Get to know our contributors. This issue we ask them to share: What are you grateful for this holiday season?

Bailey Onaga @b.miyo_art “I’m grateful for Maui…whether it be as our home, everyone in our community…all of the values that make Maui one of a kind.”

Bailey is an illustrator born, raised, and based in Wailuku. She loves to make art about Maui with her studio assistant - her cat named Oshin. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, so feed and draw a dragon in her latest Keiki Corner on page 78.

Sheylin Luna @for.the.community._ “I am grateful for the gift of 'choice'. Often overlooked, we are essentially given the opportunity daily, to live a life we choose to live, and that is powerful. We all have the same 24 hours in a day, and the decisions we make, lead to a path we intentionally paved.”

Sheylin is a Maui-based photographer passionate about serving the community that inspires her. Find her beautiful captures of the Shaw family on our cover and the Finding Places of Refuge story on page 44.

Maile Crewdson @littlemauifamily “Praise God for my amazing husband who partners with me in raising our three young keiki. My family is my very best gift. I'm also thankful for our community and the students I get to teach each day."

Born and raised in upcountry Maui, Maile is teacher, baker, and Maui mom of three. Try her delicious poi pancake recipe on page 10 and read her Growing Up Maui column about coping with change on page 46.

Amy Peterson PediatricTherapiesHawaii.com “I am grateful for my health, my wonderful family and friends, my amazing staff at Pediatric Therapies Hawaii, and the opportunity to help so many children in our community live their best lives by making essential healthcare services more accessible to all.”

Dr. Amy Peterson is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Pediatric Therapies Hawaii. She shares important information about a condition called torticollis on page 40.

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Our Keiki

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Maile's Hawaiian Pi Pancakes Recipe & Photo by Maile Crewdson

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour of choice • 1 tbsp baking powder • 3 eggs (or 3 flax eggs, if vegan) • 1 cup poi (homemade cooked taro root mashed with water to desired consistency, or store-bought) • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted, room temperature • 2 tbsp sugar • 3/4 cup milk (whole, soy, or coconut milk)

Direcins

1. Whisk flour and baking powder together.

2. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add in poi, melted coconut oil, sugar, and milk and stir to combine.

3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in your egg/poi/oil/sugar/milk mixture. Stir to combine well, but do not over mix. Set aside.

4. Heat up a greased cast iron skillet or griddle.

(You can use more coconut oil here like I do, or vegetable oil or melted butter.)

5. Drop a few heaping tablespoons worth of batter onto your greased pan and cook until tiny bubbles start to form around the edges and in the center of your pancakes. Now, flip them and cook the other side until uniformly cooked inside.

6. Serve warm with maple syrup, coconut syrup, or homemade lilikoi curd. Enjoy!

Maile Crewdson is a Maui mom of three young keiki with serious anaphylactic food allergies.

She specializes in baking allergy-friendly cakes and malasadas.

Find her on Instagram: @littlemauifamily @cyrusbakingco

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Our Keiki MUTUAL AID

The Mana of Community

BY KALIA KELMENSON

As an island chain isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, we can lean into this idea of mutual aid as a practice that we carry on in our daily lives.

Here are some ideas to consider:

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n the days and weeks following the wildfires of August 8, the community of Maui activated to support those impacted in a deep and meaningful way. Without waiting for government organizations to step in, citizens of our island home sprang into action as word spread through text messages, conversations, and social media about what was needed. With roads closed, ocean craft became the lifeline between a community that had lost everything and the rest of the island who wanted to help.

What we experienced and participated in is an extreme example of the idea and practice of mutual aid, built on the devastation that reverberated across our island. Mutual aid is differentiated from charity by an emphasis on standing in solidarity with others. It emphasizes the empowerment of individuals to give what they can and to receive what they need. Many groups such as Pacific Birth Collective and Maui Rapid Response offered this kind of support in the weeks following the fires. Hāmākualoa Herbal Collective, where herbal remedies and support are offered freely, shared that “volunteers work in solidarity, never charity, maximizing joy while remaining resourced to sustain and build on this work.”

GlobalGiving.org emphasizes that mutual aid creates networks of care and generosity to meet the immediate needs of our neighbors.

Listen. Ask your neighbors or community what they need. It’s easy to assume what people need, but in order to truly understand what someone needs, it’s vital to listen with an open heart and mind to what people say they need.

Their request might be radically different than what you had in mind.

Connect. Get to know your neighbors.

Reach outside of your normal social circles to understand what others are going through.

Offer your expertise and unique gifts in a way that benefits those who typically lack access.

Recognize that systems of power and inequity are often unseen barriers that can only be overcome by bringing them to light.

Prioritize well-being. You cannot stand in solidarity with others if you cannot continue standing. Maintain a sense of the bigger picture and recognize when you need to resource yourself. Ask for help when needed. The flow of giving and receiving is what allows mutual aid to be sustained.

The structures that exist in our society often divide us from each other and from ourselves.

Mutual aid reminds us that we can take our future into our own hands as a community and that we rise together.

Photo: Hāmākualoa Herbal Collective offers free herbal care for affected 'ohana and individuals.

Plants from Hawai'i and the continent are thoughtfully dispersed by a clinically trained kama'āina herbalist.

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Our Keiki COMMUNITY EVENTS

Nutcracker Sweets Historic Iao Theater, 68 N Market St., Wailuku December 15–17, 2023 Tickets available at mauionstage.com

Be whisked away with Clara on her magical adventure through the enchanted Land of Sweets in Momentum Dance Maui's beloved rendition of The Nutcracker! Following a lively Christmas gathering Clara falls asleep beside her new nutcracker doll and dreams of a fantastical world filled with dancing snowflakes. She is led to the Land of Sweets where she is greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and Dew Drop and enchanted by characters from faraway places like China, Spain, Arabia and Russia. After an extraordinary celebration, everyone gathers to say goodbye as Clara journeys back home.

Directed by Kathleen McKeon with her team of talented choreographers--Katie Higuchi, Camille Romero, Jackie Dowsett, Kathleen

Schulz, and Ali Pineo--this year’s production features a unique storyline written by theater expert Camille Romero and costumed by the illustrious Kathleen Schulz. The collaboration between Maui Onstage and Momentum Dance Maui will give audiences the best of theater and dance. Come and enjoy this cast of 60 multitalented actors and dancers at the Historic Iao Theater. You will leave the theater with a warm holiday memory.

Haleakala Waldorf School Holiday Faire Saturday, December 9, 2023 • 9 am - 4 pm Haleakalā Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula For more information, visit waldorfmaui.org Live entertainment, silent auction and vendors, holiday wreaths and crafts, bakery, children’s games, puppet show, and ono food! Holiday Faire is famous for its traditional hands-on craft activities including beeswax candle dipping and gnome garden making. There are also tons of fun games and activities for the keiki including an obstacle course and beautiful traditional puppet theatre to delight the children while you check out the great silent auction items.

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Our Keiki MAUI CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

The Magic of Routines & Rituals

BY KIEGAN BLAKE, O.T.

All children need a sense of safety and security to thrive. We can think of this as creating a ‘container’ for your child with a stable base and secure predictable outer boundaries. Your child’s job is to push against those boundaries initially, just to see where they are, and once found, they can feel safe and secure.

Creating consistent and predictable daily routines is a key part of this. However, what if your family is displaced, or it is in a time of transition, where nothing seems to be predictable? The key is to use small daily rituals to create a consistent base of security for your child. The morning and bedtime rituals will be the bookends of predictability in your child’s day, even if you are in a new environment. Here are ideas for using routines to create security for your child: • Stay emotionally connected with your child, through affection and shared playful interactions and activities. This is the emotional “glue” for your child that creates a sense of safety.

• Create a morning ritual that involves sweet affection to start the day with connection and then a small predictable sequence. You can strengthen the ritual with a story, song, or a stuffed animal that will make the ritual uniquely yours.

• Create a bedtime ritual that involves snuggles for connection, a story, back tickles or massage to relax, and something that smells like you to give your child comfort.

• Try to maintain a routine for eating main meals. You may use a dedicated blanket to sit on or use a specific dish and cup. You may turn on a specific light, or give thanks as part of starting your ritual and put dishes/rubbish away as an ending ritual.

• Create ‘quiet time’, ideally after each meal.

This is the natural time your child’s body digests food and will be ready to slow down.

• You can set the stage for calm rituals by choosing a quiet area, dimming the lights, and talking in a low voice. You may do big breaths together.

• Create a cozy space (indoors or outdoors) where your child brings their favorite pillow and blanket. Have your child choose one or two ‘quiet activities’ such as looking at a book, playing with a quiet toy, or quiet singing.

These daily rituals will be the anchors for your child to feel safe and secure even amidst uncertainty.

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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Kiegan Blake M.A. ED., OTR/L OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Kiegan works with families statewide providing assessment, direct therapy, and consultation for home and school programs, as well as Mentorship & Trainings to professionals in Hawaii, nationally and internationally.

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.

• Motor Skills to increase independence & confidence • Sensory Processing for better coping skills • Handwriting Skills • Social Skills to read non-verbal cues, hold social conversations, be flexible and negotiate • Self-Regulation Skills to develop strategies to self-calm • Feeding Sensitivities Learn to expand food tolerances • Behavior for success at home, school and with friends.

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Our Keiki CHOICE HEALTH BAR

Inspiring Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

BY MARINA SCOTT, CHOICE HEALTH BAR

Choice Health Bar recently launched a kids' menu featuring nutritious and organic, plantbased options for kids. As always, the meals utilize locally sourced ingredients wherever possible and offer healthy energy in tasty recipes that kids love.

Maui mom Cassie Johnson is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who currently works with Kaiser Permanente teaching a plant-based eating class. She is also a longtime Choice customer. Cassie teamed up with Choice Health Bar to help with some tips for parents seeking healthy diet habits for the entire family.

“Ensuring our children are eating healthy nutritious food is so important to help them grow healthy and strong,” states Johnson. One of her top tips? Modeling healthy eating habits for kids, ensuring our children see us eating and enjoying wonderful, fresh, whole foods each day. "As parents, it is our responsibility to choose what to serve, when, and where, but it is important to let children decide how much and whether or not they eat it. We cannot force them to eat anything and ultimately, they need to choose healthy eating for themselves."

Choose Plants Over Processed Foods Focus on whole foods that are unprocessed or processed as little as possible. It can be helpful to think of the fruits or vegetables first when planning meals and allowing them to be the star of the show. Try to offer fruits and vegetables at least 5 times on most days.

Eat the Rainbow Utilize a rainbow of different colors from fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables each day, as each color contains its own unique set of

phytonutrients (plant nutrients). Children can get involved by helping to monitor how many different colors are attained each day.

Sourcing the Freshest Ingredients, Together Bring your kids to the farmers market, farm, or store with you and ask for their help in picking out which fruits and vegetables they would like to try. Think about the goal of eating a rainbow and have your child help to choose produce from each color group.

Plan Your Plate Rhythm and routine are so important for children, and this applies to meals as well.

Cassie advises setting a regular snack and meal schedule with 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day.

Water should be offered in between meals and snack times. Allowing for flexibility makes this routine more realistic of course!

Choice's original, flagship location was recently lost in the devastating Lahaina wildfire. While the Whalers Village location is also temporarily closed,.Choice Health Bar in Pā‘ia is open EVERY DAY from 9am-4pm serving the Keiki Bites menu to all ages. The Choice Loyalty Program also offers points for each purchase, to be redeemed for free menu items. Visit choicehealthbar.com or follow @choicehealthbar on social for more information.

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MAUI FAMILY

WINTER 2023–2024

CALENDAR Maui Academy of Performing Arts 808-244-8760 • mauiacademy.org 2050 Main Street, Wailuku

Spring Semester: Jan 8 - April 27 Registration opens in November.

Ages 6 & up • Drama & musical theatre classes Register at www.mauiacademy.org.

DRAMA From keiki to kupuna, MAPA drama classes will help build confidence, incite creativity and encourage exploration of the world around us. Classes for all levels of experience. MUSICAL THEATRE Put your storytelling skills to work through acting, singing and dancing. Whether new to the stage or ready for Broadway, students will work together as a class to explore new musicals each week and prepare for MAPA’s spring musical!

Momentum Dance Maui Alexander Academy of Performing Arts 808-878-8970 • alexanderacademy.info 870 Hali’imaile Road, Makawao

Join Alexander Academy for the 2023–2024 dance season. Classes for kids ages 3+ include ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, acro, flexibility, hip hop, and acting. Adult classes available. AAPA aims to provide accessible high-quality dance instruction and performance opportunities to the Maui community. Through the art and discipline of dance, we empower students to embody the aloha spirit, identify their self-respect and compassion, and feel connection. Fall semester will conclude with full-length Nutcracker performances. Visit our website to enroll today. Spring Semester begins January 4, 2024.

808-866-0212 • momentumdancemaui.com 230 Hana Hwy. Unit 4, Kahului, HI, 96732

Ages 3–adult Join Momentum Dance Maui for the 20232024 dance season at their brand new Kahului location! Classes include creative movement, pre-ballet, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more. Momentum Dance Maui aims to inspire well-rounded and enthusiastic dancers through excellent training for both the preprofessional dancer and recreational student.

We believe in creating a safe and positive environment where dancers can thrive. Call for more information or visit our website to conveniently register online today.

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Inspiring and Nurturing Dancers Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical Hip-hop • Contemporary

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• Winter Camp Kaluanui (Ages 6-10): Dec. 26 - Jan. 5 • Art classes & workshops for all ages!

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Visit huinoeau.com for class registration & details!

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Arts Calendar Evolution Dance

kids learn, play and create! Let’s get a little messy and make some amazing art! Visit us online to see the current schedule and to enroll.

Open registration at Evolution Dance Academy.

Hip-hop, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more! Classes for toddlers, minis, jrs, and teens.

Adult classes are also available. Visit our website www.evolutiondancemaui.com and register.

Island Art Party

2050 Main Street, Wailuku www.evolutiondancemaui.com

Napili Kai Foundation

808-669-6271 (Napili Kai Beach Resort) 5900 Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Lahaina, Nāpili www.napilikaifoundation.org

“Perpetuating Hawaiian culture through the children of Maui since 1966.” Membership in our cultural program is open to keiki 6–18 and is free of charge. For details on membership commitment, contact Kumu Hula Kathy Ralar through our website.

Theatre Theatre Maui

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Coming up are our monthly all-ages classes: November and December - ornament painting.

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Our Wednesday afternoon classes are family classes when the public schools are on break.

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Anuenue Music Maui

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In Lahaina: After-school classes, workshops, school-break and summer camps Ages 5–adult We offer performing arts experiences for the children and adults of the West Maui community while also cultivating and nurturing local artists in the production of their original works. Visit ttmwestmaui.org to learn about upcoming classes and camps.

Kindermusik classes: ages birth - 10 years Private lessons: ages 7 years – adult Kindermusik by Tamara for keiki and private lessons by Dan Anuenue Music Maui to continue their musical journey. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned musician there is something for everyone. Kindermusik is the world’s leader in childhood music & movement education. Based on decades of research, activities are carefully & creatively designed to enhance children’s cognitive, language, physical, creative, and social-emotional development.

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Winter camps Students of all levels will explore elements of theater including vocalization, character development, music, movement, dance, and ensemble-building. Classes and camps include acting, improv, and musical theater for all ages.

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Ongoing after-school, weekend programs, camps and private events • Ages 2.5–18 ArtLab Maui programs include: creativity building, drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and more. Providing quality teacher-led programs with engaging process based art activities, where

www.la-ti-daproductions.com aloha@la-ti-daproductions.com • 808-280-2784 office 920-227-3406 text • @latidamusic 133 Makawao Ave, Makawao HI

Ages 3 months–adult La-ti-Da offers early childhood and preschool music classes for ages 3 months–6 years as well as private and group music lessons for age 7+ on various instruments. We believe in creating an uplifting environment for children to explore the world of creativity. We strive to motivate kids through interactive learning, movement, games and innovation, inspiring confidence and teamwork. Join us for the 2023–2024 school year at our studio in Makawao!

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Dance classes for ages 3 and up Register online today and visit us at our brand new location!

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Maui Academy of Performing Arts Spring Semester: Jan 8-Apr 27, 2024

Registration begins Nov 2023 at mauiacademy.org

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Our Keiki COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Nutcracker Saturday, December 16th • 2:30pm & 6:30pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theater

Alexander Academy Performing Company presents the holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.

This full-length ballet features the beloved music by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky, with artistic directors Absalon Figueroa and Amelia Nelson.

Costumes by Jennifer Oberg and her Sewing Hui and Alexander Academy. Two shows Saturday, December 16th at Castle Theater.

“I am incredibly excited and inspired to present our third annual production of The Nutcracker!” says co-artistic director Absalon Figueroa. “It has been exciting to restage our ballet to fit the pre-professional level of our dancers and challenge them as artists.” Executive Director Danelle Watson Keenan reflects, “The music, dancing, costuming from the Nutcracker warms my heart and is part of the charm I feel each holiday season. This year we are excited to present at the MACC and see the magic on a large stage. I am continually proud of our dancing ‘ohana.”

The two-act and three scene ballet tells the tale of young Clara who befriends a Nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.

The Nutcracker turns into a prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes. The prince

escorts Clara to the Land of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The prince then tells her about their daring battle with the army of rats and she rewards them with a celebration of dances.

Toy Drive: In honor of the families affected by the Maui wildfires, Alexander Academy is hosting a toy drive fundraiser. Help spread holiday magic by donating new or gently used toys. Toy donations accepted at Alexander Academy or at the MACC, inside the front gate drop-off tables during performances on December 16th.

For event and ticket information, visit alexanderacademy.info and to purchase tickets visit https://www.mauiarts.org/

gift shop will expand to include even more Hui Holidays 2023 Hui one-of-a-kind handmade gifts by local artists and Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao Open November 17 - December 23 The Hui’s highly anticipated holiday shopping event returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list!

During this magical Hui Holidays season, the

crafters like paintings, ceramic pieces, handblown glass ornaments, locally made beauty products, holiday ornaments and more! By shopping local, you’ll take part in the season of giving by supporting local artists and Hui No‘eau.

For more information, visit huinoeau.com.

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Arts Calendar Bounty Music

808- 871-1141 • info@bountymusic.com

Music lessons in 'ukulele, guitar, drums, voice, and keyboard • Ages 6+ Ongoing classes every day!

We offer a great variety of musical instruments for sale from beginner to advanced to fit all your musical needs. Bounty Music has a great selection of digital pianos, 'ukulele, guitars, and drums for children and adults alike.

Maui Violin Lessons

808-283-6945 • mauiviolinlessons.com cambria808@gmail.com

Private violin lessons in Central Maui • Ages 6–adult • 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.

Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center 808- 572-6560 • www.huinoeau.com 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao

Winter & camp classes • Ages 2.5–adult Classes are online & open for registration! 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 all ages, including family classes designed for multiple generations to participate in the arts together.

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MAUI FAMILY

WINTER 2023–2024

Education

CALENDAR

Math Tutoring

will@eleventeenmath.com Free math tutoring for grade 1-7 students whose education has been affected. Rather than follow school curriculums, I work on problem solving and communication skills. I use the Art of Problem Solving curriculum, but am happy to address specifics from school. Located in Haiku, Zoom classes available.

Maui Center for Child Development 808-873-7700 • MauiChildDevelopment.com MCCDmaui@gmail.com 244 Papa Place, Suite 102, Kahului

Montessori School of Maui

808.573.0374 • momi.org 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao, HI 96768

Open house • Saturday, February 4, 2024 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.

Seabury Hall

808-572-7235 • seaburyhall.org 480 Olinda Road, Makawao

Open house save the date Saturday, January 13, 2024 Diverse student body • Rigorous academic curriculum • Award-winning arts programs • Outstanding athletics program • Personalized college counseling. Reserve your space by January 11, 2024. Email admissions@SeaburyHall.org or call 808-572-0807 for details.

Kiegan offers a wide array of therapy services for children and their families including occupational therapy, behavior management, sensory processing therapy, social and motor skills, and more. She is known throughout the islands for delivering results with her highly specialized therapies and state of the art equipment, and has helped hundreds of families find innovative solutions. She provides comprehensive and outstanding quality to Hawai'i’s families and communities.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui

808-242-4363 • www.bgcmaui.org

Our Central, Haiku and Makawao Clubs are open after school until 7pm Mon to Fri for ages 8-18 (if still enrolled in high school). Kahekili Terrace (residents only) and Paukukalo Club (waitlist only) serve youth as young as 6 years old. Our Lahaina Staff remain dedicated to serving the West Side community – email aaronn@bgcmaui.org for details. All locations provide a variety of programs supporting academic success, good character & citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and social-emotional development. Register online today!

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MAUI FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.

We're Here For You!

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL SERVICES! SERVING MAUI COUNTY!

HOME VISITS (IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL) THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRENATAL & CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS PARENTING SUPPORT

VIRTUAL MENS GROUPS VIRTUAL PARENTING GROUPS INFANT & TODDLER CARE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION 1844 WILI PA LOOP WAILUKU, HI 96793 808-242-0900 WWW.MFSS.ORG

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Education Calendar Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui 808-298-4781 • bbbshawaii.org

Open enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui Youth (ages 6–16 years old) and adult volunteer mentors 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 two to three times per month to spend quality one-on-one time together and form meaningful memories just by hanging out.

Matches are professionally supported by one of our staff members who also provide resources and support to the entire family unit. If you are interested in enrolling your child or becoming a volunteer mentor please e-mail us at ctomas@ bbbshawaii.org or call 808-298-4781.

Reading Tutoring

248-564-1999 • cindyteachesreading.com 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.

cultural festivals, and resources including Laulima Garden ‘Ohana— our operational farm and living classroom for regenerative agriculture education for children and families.

Hawai'i State Public Library System

Your library card gives you access to free digital resources available 24/7. You can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as stream movies, documentaries, and TV 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 librarieshawaii.org to find out about our current services, or feel free to stop by or call your nearest library during open hours.

Wailuku Public Library

808-243-5766 • www.librarieshawaii.org 251 High Street, Wailuku

Kīhei Public Library

Maui Tutoring

808-875-6833 • www.librarieshawaii.org 35 Waimaha‘iha‘i St., Kīhei

Private & Group Tutoring PreK–3rd Grade • Mon.–Sat. • 8am–6pm Maui Tutoring creates a solid academic foundation to provide the child with the confidence and skills needed for future academic excellence. Private and group tutoring PreK– 3rd grade. Maui Tutoring also offers (one time) individual assessment visits, and curriculum kits. Mon.-Sat., all year, 8am– 6pm.

Makawao Public Library

808-500-8881 • mauitutoring.com • Kīhei

Maui ‘Ohana Collective—Homeschool Resource Support & Educational Garden Program 209-259-3017 • mauiohanac@gmail.com

Maui ‘Ohana Collective is an educational non-profit, providing Waldorf-inspired and ‘Ohana-based curriculum and activities to students in grades 1–8. Offerings include drop-in classes,

808-573-8785 • www.librarieshawaii.org 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao

Kahului Public Library*

808-873-3095 • www.librarieshawaii.org 90 School St., Kahului *Temporarily closed for repairs. Call for updates.

East Maui Watershed Partnership 808-573-6999 • 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.

Located in beautiful Upcountry Maui on the slopes of Haleakala Please call for more information or to schedule a visit.

Serving families and their children 3-5 years old.

Monday–Friday • 7am–4pm

Providing a safe and fun place where children are loved and love to learn.

17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 preschool@waipunachapel.com www.waipunachapel.com

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Our Keiki SCHOOL NEWS

Roots School Completes Renovations Roots School in Ha‘ikū recently completed its $1.3 million Growing Roots Capital Campaign.

This campaign made it possible to renovate Roots’ entire school building, including four classrooms, administrative offices, restrooms and front entrance and hallways. The building was originally constructed in 1952, with no major renovations since then. The final phase of the Growing Roots campaign was completed in time for the beginning of the new 2023/2024 school year. This project was supported entirely by generous donors including the school’s angel donor, Nuestro Futuro Foundation.

Other generous donors include the Atherton Family Foundation, Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation, Bank of Hawaii Foundation, First Hawaiian Bank Foundation and an Anonymous donor. Roots School has been serving Maui keiki from preschool through 6th grade for 17 years.

Education Calendar Learn CPR Save Lives

808-740-2770 • Learncprsavealifehawaii@gmail.com Learncprsavelives.com

Flexible classes throughout the year in CPR, AED, first aid, conscious and unconscious choking, basic life support classes for health care providers using American Heart Association as well as American Red Cross guidelines. Students 12 years old and older. Recommended for babysitting. I guarantee you will leave your class with the skills necessary to effectively administer CPR for first aid to babies or adults.

Family Hui Hawaii

808-230-7112 • FamilyHuiHawaii.org

Family Hui Hawai’i provides families with opportunities to connect, share and learn from one another through our in-person or virtual parent support groups. Our Maui Parent Cafes are peer-led sessions run by other parents online, and our Maui Neighborhood Hui are parent-led

group series in your own community. Our free programs are for all Maui families. Follow our IG at family.hui.hawaii, FB Family Hui Hawaii, website at familyhuihawaii.org, text hui to 70138 for free developmental texts and updates.

Nā Keiki O Emalia

808-214-9832 • www.NKoEmaui.org • Wailuku

Children/Teen Bereavement Program Nā Keiki O Emalia provides support to grieving children, teens, and their families to help them heal after the death of someone important to them. Serving Wailuku, Kahului, Kīhei, and adding Hana, Lana'i, Moloka'i, Lahaina, and Upcountry. Join us for our children’s grief programs on Wednesdays in Wailuku. Register at contact@ nkoemaui.org or 808-214-9832.

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING QUALITY CHILD CARE Know what type of child care you are looking for: LICENSED

FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

INFANT/TODDLER CENTER

PRESCHOOL

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

LICENSED-EXEMPT (NOT LICENSED)

Identify the providers you want to contact: Contact PATCH at 808-242-9232 for a list of licensed providers in your area Ask your friends and family for recommendations

Check at least two references: Make a list of questions to ask!

Visit their home or center and ask questions: What activities do they do with the children? * Do they have age appropriate toys?

How do they handle different behaviors? * How do they keep the environment safe?

Even if the provider is related to you, ask questions!

Determine how much care will cost and how you will pay for it: For information on resources to help with the cost of child care, visit MFSS.ORG/CHILDCARERESOURCES or call 808-242-1608

Make a decision and follow up: Ask questions daily * Trust your instincts * Is your child happy?

It’s ok to make a change if needed!

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Baby Keiki

Local

Gift Guide

With so many unique creatives on the island, why shop anything but local? Outfit your family and your home with these creations.

Flutter in the Wind

Created by a sister-brother duo Christian and Tiffany Chou, Depo Market provides creative and social work employment for adults with disabilities. Crane Origami Earrings ($50) by Christian Chou. 11 North Market Street, Wailuku • depotmarket.org

Rainbow Warrior

Kūlua creates small-batch apparel for toddlers, women, and men. We love the modern rainbow chevron in their Aloha Shirt Ānuenue ($108) which also comes in keiki sizes ($54).

1156 Makawao Ave. 1a, Makawao • kuluamaui.com

Itty Bitty You can never have enough burp cloths and these from Bitty Bambu ($15) are too sweet to pass up. bittybambu.com

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Bring Outside In

Inspired by the textures and forms in nature, Hillary Richards’ vases are the perfect home for a stem or bouquet of your favorite flowers.

Hot Island Glass, 3640 Baldwin Ave, Makawao hotislandglass.com

Shine like the Sunset

Created by a Maui mama, the Tropical Paradise Necklace ($350) of chunky orange sardonyx exudes all colors of the sunset. Wailea Village Market, Tues., 8am–11am • shinemaui.com

Tick Tock Time flies with the Maneki Neko Pendulum Clock ($155), created by Brant Holland and his daughter Courtney. This acrylic piece of art would shine in any hale. halekoo.com

Water Baby These adorable Kids Boardies in Shiloh ($42)

by Dominique Kahakauwila are available in sizes 6 months to 6 years. Kula Country Market, Kula • shop-erika.com

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Baby Keiki MAUI HEALTH

Navigating Difficult Conversations with Your Keiki

BY FATIMA M. IMARA, MD, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, PACIFIC PERMANENTE GROUP

D

uring a time of overwhelming loss, our kids look to us for comfort and support. Whether they were directly impacted by the fires, or they are hearing about it in the community, they may be affected emotionally in different ways.

It can be challenging to talk with children about the disaster while we’re still processing it ourselves. The important thing to know is that you don’t have to handle these conversations perfectly. By creating a safe and supportive environment for kids to talk and ask questions, you can give them the support they need during these situations.

A lot of people wonder how much information to give keiki. The best approach is usually to follow their lead. Make sure they know that it’s OK to ask questions. Then, answer truthfully. You can keep your answers age-appropriate — older kids might want more details, while younger ones may be satisfied with a simple explanation.

Avoid making up information or white lies, since this can damage trust. Be honest, even if the news is hard.

Children often personalize situations and may worry about their own safety, even if they aren’t in the affected areas or the danger has passed.

You should reassure them - but be realistic.

While you may not have all the answers, let them know you are here and doing everything you can to take care of them and keep them safe. Acknowledge and validate their feelings and let them know it’s OK to feel scared, sad,

or upset. It is also a good idea to identify other trusted adults to whom your children may look for support.

Along with the tragedy, it can empower children to highlight stories of how people are helping or supporting affected families. Talk about the many ways people are being brave, kind, and generous amid the disaster. Children may also feel empowered by contributing to their community in small ways, for example, donating toys or books to the relief effort or creating artwork for first responders. Re-establishing home routines, activities, and cultural and religious practices that can be done together as a family also helps to restore a sense of normalcy and safety.

Some kids may not want to talk about the fire, and that’s OK too. Don’t pressure keiki to discuss their feelings before they’re ready. Instead, you can offer other opportunities to express themselves, such as drawing, writing stories, or playing make-believe.

Finally, be gentle with yourself. Remember that children watch adults and learn from how we respond to scary and traumatic events. So take time to process your own feelings, reach out for support, and take care of your body with extra rest and healthy food while you get through this difficult time.

For additional resources on managing and coping with emotions, visit: mauihealth.org/emotionalsupport

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NAVIGATING

Difficult

Conversations with your keiki

During times of overwhelming loss, our kids look to us for comfort and support. Whether they were directly impacted by a traumatic event, or they are hearing about it in the community, they may be affected emotionally in different ways. Here are a few tips to help keiki cope: • Create a safe space for keiki to talk and ask questions • Be honest, even if the news is hard • Acknowledge and validate their feelings • Highlight inspiring stories For more tips and resources, visit:

mauihealth.org/emotionalsupport

PEOPLE. COMMUNITY. EXCELLENCE.

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Baby Keiki MENTAL HEALTH

Transforming Trauma Together

BY KALIA KELMENSON

Trauma lives in our bodies. Here in Maui, whether you experienced trauma directly or indirectly, residues of that experience still echo through your nervous system and your tissues. Reaching out to a trained professional after a traumatic event is crucial, especially when the effects feel overwhelming and all-consuming.

There are practices that we can bring into the daily rhythm of our lives that can begin to release some of the after-effects from our system.

Try these practices with your kids. No need to explain why you are doing them unless they are curious. Bring a sense of lightness and play and you will all feel like a weight has been lifted.

Soft Belly Breathing Sit comfortably, releasing your weight into the sensation of gravity. Let yourself feel fully supported by whatever is beneath you and relax a little more into that feeling. Close your eyes if that’s comfortable. Allow your belly to be soft as you slowly inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Say to yourself, or out loud, “soft” as you inhale and “belly” as you exhale. Repeat for as long as your keiki will

sit still. If you are practicing alone, you might include a slow body scan and set a timer for 5–10 minutes.

Shaking and Dancing Moving your body is a way to break the pattern of holding and carrying the tension. Let your knees be soft, your arms hang. Begin to shake and bounce your body. Let your head go and your jaw release. If sound wants to come, let it out. Keep going for 6-8 minutes. It can be helpful to have some rhythmic music to shake and bounce to. Then, stop the movement and notice your breath as it moves through your body. Be still for a minute or two. Play a song whose words inspire and have a fluid quality.

Let yourself move freely to the music. “Dancing” is a relative term, and you can choose to use it or not, but don’t let yourself be confined by any ideas of how it “should” look. Just let your body move to the beat of the music. When the music stops, again let yourself be still and relax. You might want to invite your keiki to talk about how they feel, or you may want to journal what happened to you.

These practices were developed by James Gordon, MD through his work with The Center for Mind Body Medicine. His book Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing shares more practices, and he has many more free resources online at cmbm.org.

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Baby Keiki NĀ KEIKI O EMALIA

Making Space for Grief Holidays can bring joy and the familiarity of cherished family customs, but for those mourning the death of a loved one, holidays can become a source of stress, isolation, and sadness, particularly for children coping with grief. This year’s holidays may be made harder because of the death of a parent, a sibling, a teacher, or a tutu, or the general feeling of loss that lingers from the disaster. Many may enter the holiday season with uneasiness wondering how to celebrate this first holiday without their special someone by their side?

Grief for children is normal and with support, children can adapt positively to their new feelings. Parents should keep in mind what your kid can handle. In situations of suicide or traumatic death, sharing some details and leaving out others may make sense. It takes time to adjust to grief, but if your child seems sad, depressed, or agitated over an extended period of time, it is fair to seek guidance from your doctor or a counselor on ways to help them cope.

(Resources: https://nkoemaui.org/resources/) Ignoring a person’s death or being silent about it will not help the family adjust to the death.

Deal with grief during the holidays head on, by planning ways to include space at the holiday table for conversation and memories about the person who died. Stories about that person, their favorite foods or activities can draw children out to know that it is safe and encouraged to include their special someone in this new way, integrating their loss into the new fabric of the family table.

Other ways to recognize the person who won’t be there this year include: working together as a family to create a space at the table to honor the person who died, creating a memory box of drawings, photos, stories and memories of the person, pulling out objects that person gave or cherished and discussing memories.

All of these activities can have a beneficial impact on the whole family by encouraging healthy ways for your children to have a conversation about their person in a safe and comfortable family atmosphere.

Most often we hear: “Maui families are strong and we don’t need to dwell on sad emotions or talk about our feelings to get through this.” It is undeniably true that Maui families are strong. As a community, we need to shift the dialogue to recognize that while yes, Maui families are strong; it is also strong to talk about grief, it is strong to talk about your feelings and it is strong to make space for your keiki to talk about their feelings as well. Through that process, we will all become that much stronger.

Nā Keiki O Emalia offers peer-to-peer grief support services to children and their families.

For more resources and ways to support grieving families, visit at nkoemaui.org.

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Baby Keiki PEDIATRIC THERAPIES HAWAI'I

What is Torticollis?

Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a tightening of a muscle in the neck, called the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. The SCM muscle helps us move our head to the side bending in one direction and rotating in the opposite direction. Tightening or shortening of the muscle on one side of the neck may result in a head tilt or preference for the infant to look to one side. This can lead to plagiocephaly, or flattening of the head, due to prolonged pressure on one part of the head.

The exact cause of CMT is unknown. Torticollis may be present at birth or can be acquired during the first few months of life. Possible causes include: • Breech presentation or the fetus’s position in the womb • Long body length • Lack of space in the uterus, with multiple fetuses (twins, triplets, etc.)

• Vision problems • Remaining in one position for prolonged periods Symptoms of torticollis and/or plagiocephaly: • Preference to look in one direction • A consistent head tilt in one direction • Flattening of the head • Difficulty turning head in both directions • Trouble breastfeeding on one side • A small lump felt in the neck Prevention • Tummy time (at least 60 minutes throughout the day) • Limit the use of containers, such as bouncy swings/seats, jumpers, exersaucers, car seats, etc. (up to 10-15 minutes 1-2 times/day).

• Vary positions that your infant is in (tummy time, side-lying, baby wearing, supported sitting)

• Modify the environment (i.e. crib location, changing table, play mat) to encourage the infant to turn their head to the nonpreferred side • Turn their head to the non-preferred side when they sleep • Alternate sides when breastfeeding • Encourage your baby to turn their head in both directions when tracking toys Treatment If you have concerns that your infant has torticollis or plagiocephaly, reach out to your pediatrician. They can refer your child to physical therapy. Early treatment (especially before 6 months of age) will often result in better and faster outcomes. The earlier the better! If torticollis is left untreated, infants can develop a range of motion limitations in their neck, physical asymmetries, asymmetrical movement patterns, motor delays, strength imbalances, balance impairments, and visual problems.

Luckily, it is treatable and there are many ways we can encourage appropriate development!

Pediatric Therapies Hawaii offers comprehensive physical therapy evaluations if you have concerns or think your child may have torticollis and/or plagiocephaly.

Dr. Sarah D'Astice is a Pediatric Physical Therapist with Pediatric Therapies Hawai'i. Dr. Amy Peterson is a Pediatric Physical Therapist and owner of Pediatric Therapies Hawaii. For more information, please call 808-446-2032 or visit us at PediatricTherapiesHawaii.com.

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Finding a Place of Refuge

“It’s a lifetime journey serving the community.

Community originated from our culture.”

—Kayla Hoku Kahalewai Shaw

By Alma Tassi

R

eaching back into her childhood memories, Maui mom Kayla Hoku Kahalewai Shaw can’t remember a time when her parents weren’t giving everything they had to the community. She said, “Someone would come by and ask my dad for dive gear. He’d always just give.

Then that same braddah would return with fish for our cooler.” Her parents would host sports teams and school groups from other islands and they in turn would help take care of the land during their stay. The reciprocity came naturally with no asking for a return or exchange.

When the fires devastated Lāhainā in August, Shaw’s extended family evacuated but stopped at Honolua Bay to gather their bearings. For five generations, the West Side was their home.

After the trauma they endured, it was also important for them to stay together. They reached out to the Shaws and space was made on her parents’ land in Waiehu. 17 families arrived, totaling 60 people — 30 of them kids.

Like many community-led places of refuge, the property quickly became a hub for other families in the neighborhood aiding West Side families. Beds, freezers, and porta potties were brought in. The garage transformed into a pantry full of categorized donations with a steady stream of supplies coming in daily. Every

night they hosted a family meeting to exchange ever-changing information about housing, education, resources, and aid. Shaw says, “Just a stone's throw from here is an ‘ili (smallest land division) called Polipoli that was considered a pu‘uhonua (refuge). Today the energy of that ‘āina continues to do the work for the people by serving as a safe refuge for those seeking it.”

For some, accepting help—even from family— can be hard when you’re used to being the one who gives. With the outpouring of aid from across the world, accepting outside help is even more difficult. Deep trauma existed long before the fires so deciphering intentions can be tricky.

When asked how do you know who to trust, Shaw’s husband ‘Ainoa says, “I look at the leaders, chiefs, and watch what they’re doing.” Kayla adds, “It’s a natural, local vetting system. It’s an auntie saying, I know them, I trust them.”

A big part of the culture is families living in community, and the lifestyle is not new to them. Despite the monumental challenges ahead, Maui families will continue to do what they’ve always done—help each other with no questions asked. Kayla says, “We like to learn alongside our community and show our keiki the importance of building a network of like-minded people who support one another.”

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‘Ohana GROWING UP MAUI

Growing up Maui: Change

BY MAILE CREWDSON

There is an old shed at my family’s farm in Waiehu, next to the charming yet weathered plantation home that sits overlooking the taro fields, giant jabong, towering avocado, and tilting mango trees. At first glance, the dilapidated shed looks beaten down, tattered, and without much use. Stepping in through its large open entryway, I was surprised to find so much life. The split leaf philodendron and monstera, with their vibrant lumbering leaves roam and canopy the crags and cracks of the room. Light streams through the broken slots in the roof. Water trickles down those same pukas. Peace permeates the quiet space. I wonder what stories the shed would whisper of its purpose throughout the years. This wooden enclosure borders on ephemeral, a tangible way for me to grasp how life both blooms and dies, returning to the land.

As this shed slowly dissolves back to nature, I find myself grieving. Much of my childhood is tied to this place, here at my grandparent’s farm, where my sisters and I would help my parents gather fruit as keiki. The sound of coconuts being husked, the smell of overripe mangoes and buttery, squishy avocados covering the driveway as the harvest rolled in - these along with the vibrant tropical flora, represented a wild landscape brimming with life. I could taste the promise of youth, which felt immortal, in each bite of warm spam musubi, sip of cold Hawaiian Sun, and dip in the frigid stream waters at the farm. Shared meals with cousins and aunties and uncles, so many holidays spent here, altogether.

But now, as I walk through these same spaces in my later 30s, I see how worn these once magical vistas have become. Weeds overtake the lo’i. My aunties and uncles work tirelessly to maintain the property, and yet we are all growing older. Cousins and aunties and uncles do not all live here on-island, as it once seemed so. Celebrations here are fewer, and further between. Change is a part of our collective story, and yet I struggle to let go of the memories that hold such a deep and steadying place in my heart.

Grief mixed with joy over what once was.

My desire to move forward without forgetting the past.

Thoughts rush in, as I walk the trails I once ran barefoot in my youth. Mud clinging to the soles of my feet, seeping into each crack and crevice. With tender care, I slip my toes into the cool mountain stream that runs along my grandparent’s property. Then I feel it. A jolt from the cold followed by the slow, steadying peace of feeling at home. A place that has, like me, grown and changed and transformed.

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‘Ohana DEAR CICI

Providing Support through Active Listening Dear Cici is a family resource for accurate informaton about sex and relationships.

Email your questions to info@mauifamilymagazine.com.

When something bad happens we want to help, but we may not know how. We want to offer support but may not feel qualified to have conversations with people who have experienced a loss or other trauma.

Something we can do is listen. Listening is a powerful way to show support and is a skill that can be used any time in almost any situation. Active listening involves more than just hearing the words being said; it is listening in a way that demonstrates genuine care and understanding.

Active listening builds trust, conveys empathy and helps the person speaking feel heard and understood.

You do not need any special skills or a degree in psychology to do this, anyone can learn to be a good listener.

To begin with, it’s important to give the speaker your full attention; find a quiet place where you’re less likely to be interrupted, turn off the TV, put down the cell phone and focus your attention on the speaker. Show that you're listening by making eye contact and occasionally nodding your head.

Use reflections to demonstrate you are paying attention and following what the speaker is saying. Reflections are statements instead of questions, they shine a light on something important a speaker has said (i.e: “you’re sad”, “you feel like things will never get better”) Ask open-ended questions to encourage the speaker to continue. (i.e.: “Can you tell me

more about that?” or “What was that like?”)

Resist the urge to interrupt or share your own experiences. Be patient; allow the speaker to go at their own pace. Avoid rushing to fill the quiet.

In your own words, summarize what the speaker has told you to show them you are paying attention and processing what they are saying (i.e.: “So this is what I’m hearing…”). Do not offer opinions or advice; your role is not to fix or change how the speaker is feeling. The goal is to understand and connect with the speaker.

Express empathy by putting yourself in their shoes and validating the speaker's experience or feelings (i.e.: “I can imagine why you feel that way”. “It makes sense that you are upset/ frustrated about what happened.”) Empathy is different from sympathy in that it conveys true understanding rather than just feeling bad for someone’s situation.

One of the most supportive things you can do for someone in any situation is to listen.

Although it may feel like you’re not actually doing much, providing a safe, non-judgemental space for someone to tell their story is an effective way to create trust and understanding and to help someone begin to heal.

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, trama and prevention.

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‘Ohana REBUILDING

Sacred Hearts School Begins to Rebuild After a night of high and dangerous winds, Sacred Hearts School’s Principal Tonata Lolesio canceled school early the morning of August 8th. The school year started a week earlier, on August 1st. After checking in on the school, Tonato learned that a utility post had collapsed and was blocking Waine'e Street. The campus had sustained severe damage from the wind storm. A massive, oversized tree on the playground had been uprooted, and the roof of the 7th-grade class had blown off, as well as some solar panels. There was also no power throughout the west side of Maui due to power lines that had fallen from the winds.

Later that morning, Tonata reached out to faculty and staff with a letter she had thoughtfully written with images of the damaged campus. The plan was to close the school temporarily for a few days as staff and volunteers with carpentry skills cleaned up and repaired the damage caused by the storm. Part of Tonata's letter read, "Sacred Hearts School has overcome many obstacles and challenges in its 160 years serving our West Maui community. We can make a difference through

our combined efforts. Thank you in advance for your support and prayers."

Later that day, a massive fire consumed the town of Lāhainā, including the school.

Turning those words from that letter into action, Tonata Lolesio and her staff immediately got to work to find temporary land and return children to classrooms. For now, the campus has relocated to the Sacred Hearts Mission Church.

Classes re-started on Monday, August 28th, and with each day comes more progress. The community has contributed everything from a lunch program to supplies, storage, technology, and more to bring the students back together.

Sacred Hearts has taken in many kids from its Religious Education Program and the public school community. Getting the school running successfully will take a lot of fundraising efforts. If you'd like to donate to the Sacred Hearts School Fire Recovery Fund, the money raised will help relocate and rebuild the school, sponsor tuition, and help with operational costs.

Donations can be made on their website at www. shsmaui.org/giving, or checks can be made to the Hawaii Catholic Foundation. In the memo area, you must note: Sacred Hearts School Relief Fund and mail it to P.O. Box 1450, Kīhei, HI, 96753.

Applications for kindergarten through 12th grade are still being accepted online at www.shsmaui.org.

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Apply Today or Schedule a Tour Visit shsmaui.org/admissions

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The Maui School Guide makes it quick and easy to find the best school for your family. Please note that all information listed is subject to change. Explore our Online Maui School Guide to find local education options on your own time, 24/7, and with no pressure.

For more information, visit: mauifamilymagazine.com/maui-school-guide School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Akamai Kids Club Preschool 100 Kulanihakoi St. Kihei • 808-893-0303 akamaikidsclub@gmail.com www.akamaikidsclub.com

1:6

Tuition

Additional information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

3–Under 7 yrs.

24

DHS Licensed

Pricing varies by program, At Akamai Kids Club Preschool, children enjoy a loving environment that fosters positive feelings of self-worth and $550–$1430 respect. Social, physical, intellectual development, and a sense of independence are gained through opportunities to % receiving tuition make decisions and problem solve assistance Half day, 8–12; Full day, 8–3. Extended care until 5pm Potty Training: Required

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional inform ation

1:5 Infant-Toddler, 1:10 Preschool

$1600 (Infant) $1350 (Toddler) $1200 (3–7) Drop in: $60/day (Preschool) $65/day (Toddler)

School Name Address & Website

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

12 mos.–3 yrs.; 3–7 yrs.

10 I/T, 20 preschool

None

40%

We incorporate necessary aspects of your child’s development during these formative years. Through our school atmosphere, outstanding staff and well-planned curriculum we prepare your child for Kindergarten and a life long love of learning!

Call for rates with tuition assistance.

AM/PM Care: 7:45am–4:15pm Potty Training: Required for Aloha Kai Academy preschool classroom, potty training assistance offered for Aloha Kai Academy Infant toddler classroom.

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 808-573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org

1:17

$12,806 (Pre-K) $15,056 (K–5) $16,170 (6–8)

Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 808-283-3220

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

PreK (3 yr. & 4 yr.)–Grade 8

Maximum 184

HAIS, WASC

25%

Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting. "I want children to learn and to enjoy learning. Life is a joy, so should be learning." –Mae Carden

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Children of the Rainbow Preschool *TEMPORARILY CLOSED* 142 Baker Street, Lahaina • 808-661-8281 www.thechildrenoftherainbow.com LUMCRainbow@aol.com

1:8

$600/month

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

36

NAEYC

10%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 808-879-8786

Average 1:7 (varies depending on age)

Varies

Additional information Children of the Rainbow Preschool provides the community with high-quality Early Childhood Education for children ages 3-5 years old. Our curriculum is focused on promoting growth in all areas of development through planned activities and learning experiences.

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information Children’s Garden is a quality non-profit preschool/daycare that emphasizes academics and social and communication skills, and offers language, creative movement and reading programs. We nurture children with love, care, guidance, patience, and understanding.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2–6 years

41 per day

Licensed Group Child Care Center

10%

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului 808-877-3587 • ctkps@hawaiiantel.net

1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)

$7750/year (7:15a–3:00p);

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2.5–6 years

22

In Process

25%

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

School Name Address & Website Doris Todd Christian School (PK–8) & Maui Christian Academy (9–12) 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia • 808-579-9237 www.doristoddchristian.org

1:18

$8,643–9,355

Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids.

AM/PM Care: 7:15am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information Doris Todd Christian Academy has served the families of Maui and provided a Christ-centered education for over 60 years. Our loving, nurturing teachers, give students a safe, high academic learning environment where each student cultivates faith, love, moral integrity, and academic excellence.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Preschool–Grade 12

230

ACSI , WASC

11%

Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Emmanuel Lutheran School & Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 808-873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org

1:12 (Preschool); 1:20 (School)

Preschool $7300 Grades K-5: $7100 Grades 6-8: $8100

The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high-quality, Christ-centered education. Emmanuel Lutheran’s mission is to B.L.E.S.S. – Believe – Love - Educate - Serve – Share. Emmanuel Lutheran School is accredited by WASC. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Preschool: 3–5 yrs.; Grades K–8th

36 (Preschool); 184 (School)

WASC

35%

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Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula at St. John's 808-878-6068

1:7

$800/mo. (FT); $420–690/mo. (PT)

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2–6 years

23 per day

None

10%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Haleakalā Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula • 808-878-2511 waldorfmaui.org

1:12 (Preschool) 1:21 (K–12)

$5000–$15,800 (PreK) $17,800 (Grade 1–5) $18,500 (Grades 6–8) $20,200 (Grades 9–12)

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Age 2–Grade 12

300

WECAN, WASC, HAIS, 45% & AWSNA

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Hawai‘i Technology Academy K īhei Campus: 535 Līpoa Parkway, Suite 200, K īhei Lāhainā Campus: 4975 L. Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Lāhainā 808-445-6617 • myhta.org N/A School Grades or Ages Enrollment

Grades K–12

Tuition

1:18

Free

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

1,700 students statewide WASC

16.5% qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch

Additional information Fun, 2, 3 Preschool is a small play-based program in a rural setting.

Fun, 2, 3 Preschool builds a strong foundation for learning through curiosity, exploration, social skills and community building.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

Additional information Haleakalā Waldorf School provides a developmentally based curriculum. Academics are taught through artistic and creative experience. Students learn to love learning, to express their innate creativity in thinking as well as in doing, to live with reverence for life, to serve as self-directed, engaged members of the greater community, and are prepared to thrive in the global 21st century.

Additional information HTA is Hawai‘i’s largest public charter school with six campuses statewide, including K īhei and Lāhainā on Maui.

They also offer a fully virtual Distance Learning program for grades 4–12. HTA’s unique blended learning model provides keiki with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction, and independent learning. Experiential learning is at the core of how HTA does school differently.

Teachers design and deliver an innovative, project-based curriculum, and students engage in a variety of field study and work-based opportunities. HTA is “an innovative learning community that empowers students to become creative, critical thinkers, and enables them to determine their unique paths to success.”

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Horizons Academy of Maui 2680 Wai Wai Place, Kihei 808-575-2954 • www.horizonsacademy.org

1:1

Varies

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades K–12 & Adult Program

15

In process

N/A

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 808-242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org

1:8

$825/month

Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child.

Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

40

NAEYC

25%

Additional information

Horizons Academy is the only private, non-profit, applied behavior analytic special education school in Maui County.

Empowering, challenging and supporting our students to achieve educational, life, social, and vocational goals.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required

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JANUARY 13, 2024

Reserve your space by January 11, 2024 Email: Admissions@SeaburyHall.org | Call: (808) 572-0807

seabury hall S E A B U RY H A L L . O R G Diverse student body • Rigorous academic curriculum • Award-winning arts programs Outstanding athletics program • Personalized college counseling

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Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 808-244-7467 • imuafamily.org

1:6

$975/month

Additional information Imua Inclusion Preschool is a relationship-based, play-based program where children who are typically developing and children with special needs learn together. Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration among children and adults. Our daily program is infused with a sense of place, honoring diverse cultures and values while celebrating life.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2 yrs., 8 mos.–5 yrs.

20

In process (NAEYC)

80%

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm After Care: 3:30pm–4:30pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Maui Veterans Highway, Kahului 808-871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com

1:12

$350/mo. (K–12)

Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School is committed to: “Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and “Establishing life long Christians in order to develop a Heritage of Faith with servitude to the church, community, and other.” Romans 12:2

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades K–12

55

ACSI

25%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 808-877-7243 • kahuluibaptistpreschool.com

1:8

$750/month

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2 years, 8 months– 5 years 72

NAEYC

50%

AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Kahului Hongwanji Preschool 291 South Puunene, Kahului • 808-877-7998 khmpreschool@hotmail.com kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com

1:12 (not including aides)

$875/month

Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 46 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.

AM/PM Care: 7:00 am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Additional information We’ve been loving children for over 74 years! Children are a gift from God and deserve our very best. We are a faith based preschool with a literacy based curriculum. Pre-K class is offered to late born children and older four year olds.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

42

NAEYC (pending)

25%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Kahului Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 50 South Papa Ave., Kahului 808-877-7256 • www.kamaainakids.com

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Additional information

of locations on Maui and O'ahu.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2–5 years

Up to 55

NECPA

Not Available

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 808-871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org

1:8

$550 (half day option) - $725 (full day)

KUC Preschool's curriculum is God-centered and fosters Christian beliefs while integrating art, music, physical and language development, math, science, social studies, and life skills into the daily program.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–6 years

16

None

20%

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required

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Celebrating 17 Years 2006 — 2023

• Preschool – 6th grade • Arts-integrated project-based curriculum • Small school environment with individualized attention

• A focus on social and emotional learning in addition to academics • Inspiring, caring and talented teachers • Tuition Aid Program

“Our daughter has been going to Roots since Pre-K (now in 3rd grade) and was very nervous in the beginning. She is now so eager to go to school everyday! We feel so blessed to send her to a safe, kind, and nurturing learning environment. She has developed so much confidence and truly loves learning.”

– Annie Polk, Roots parent

www.rootsmaui.org Accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

office@rootsmaui.org

@rootsmaui

740 Haiku Road • Haiku, HI 96708 • (808) 250-7988 AD-RootsSchools_Dec2022_V02.indd 1

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2024 School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information Growing aloha ‘āina warriors! Our Maui campus stands firm in its core value of ku‘upau and is committed to going the distance. Haumāna and kumu are set on personalized learning pathways that unleash their full potential allowing them to revive what it means to be proud and educated Hawaiians in the 21st century. Curriculum and culture are synonymous whether learning takes place in the classroom or on ‘āina. By embracing the wisdom of our kūpuna, each haumāna leaves our campus prepared to serve one’s community.

Kamehameha Schools Maui 1:14 (K–5th) 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 808-572-3100 1:13 (6th–12th) www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus

$5,248 (K–5th); $6,456 (6th–12th)

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

K–12

1125

HAIS, WASC

78% prior to waiver for all

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - ‘A‘apueo 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 808-573-9480 www.ksbe.edu

1:10

$3,916 (SY23-24 Tuition)

Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable, and enriching.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3 & 4 year olds

30

NAEYC

N/A

AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Hāna 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 808-573-9480 www.ksbe.edu

1:10

None

Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable, and enriching.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3 & 4 year olds

28

NAEYC

N/A

AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

$3,916 (SY23-24 Tuition)

Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable, and enriching.

School Name Address & Website

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Paukūkalo 1:10 661 Kaumuali‘i St., Wailuku • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3 & 4 year olds

120

NAEYC

N/A

AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Kansha Preschool Nisei Veterans Memorial Center 3 Go For Broke Place, Wailuku 808-242-5437 • kanshapreschool.net

1:8

$800/month (FT)

We provide the support, guidance, and tools necessary to engage children’s interests in learning and constructing knowledge based on meaningful experiences. We are co-located with the Maui Adult Day Care Oceanview Program in the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center and have an intergenerational activities component in our curriculum relating to life skills. Together we learn about our own histories, the people and places that form our community, and how we can all make positive contributions to our island home and the world.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2.8–5 years

Up to 16

NAEYC

40%

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm, Mon.–Fri. Potty Training: Required. No diapers or pull-ups in use at home.

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani 875 ‘Īao Valley Rd., Wailuku • 808-214-5006 www.kekulaopiilani.com

1:10

$8000/year

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

K-5

45

HAIS

85%

Ke Kula ‘o Pi‘ilani is a Hawaiian immersion private school located in the heart of ‘Iao Valley. Our mission is to nurture life-long learners and passionate community leaders by cultivating an enriching environment of academic excellence grounded in Hawaiian culture and values. Our educational philosophy is a unique blended approach; it is an intersection of high-touch and high-tech practices to develop 21st-century learners nimble in ancestral wisdom and modern day practices.

Academic excellence

Love of learning

Mutual respect

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Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) Collaborator!

A Partner With All State Subsidy Programs Tuition Assistance Available

OPEN HOUSE February 3, 2024 9:00AM - 11:30AM

(ongoing tours until 11:00 AM)

To learn more and complete an online inquiry visit momi.org

Application Deadline: March 20, 2024 808.573.0374

2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, HI 96768

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admissions@momi.org

2024 School Name Address & Website Kihei Baptist Preschool 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 808-875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.com • preschool@kiheibaptist.org

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

1:8

Potty Trained: $935 (FT), $735 (PT), $1135 (extended care) • Not Potty Trained: $975 (FT), $790 (PT), $1175 (extended care)

Kihei Baptist Preschool was awarded Preschool of the Year from the Hawaii Baptist Early Education Association in 2018. We are a faith-based preschool actively teaching the Bible and sharing God’s love. We provide a nurturing Christian environment and a staff that love working with keiki. We follow a Creative Curriculum and believe that young children learn through play and learn best in environments that support their independence and development.

Our classrooms and playground are planned intentionally to give our students many different learning centers to explore. Our teachers are trained on developmentally appropriate practices and are well equipped to give students intentional and fun learning experiences.

We foster children’s competence, support children’s learning through play, create rich environments for learning and create strong home-school connections.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2–5 years

Up to 36

State Licensed

30%

Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm • After School Care: 2:30pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Offered when needed School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Kihei Public Charter School 650 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei 808-875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org

Varies

$0

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades K–12

715

WASC

N/A

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Little Hoku Montessori Academy 220 Moi Place, Kihei • www.littlehoku.com

Up to 1:12

$1465 per month

Additional information Everyday, Kihei Charter School is building a stronger, more diverse workforce for tomorrow. Our innovative approach to learning is challenging outdated methods of educating our keiki.

Through cutting-edge curriculum and game-changing technology, KCS is able to nurture a new generation of engaged learners and chart new horizons in education.

Additional information Little Hoku’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for children to grow to be independent and creative individuals. Our school follows the Montessori philosophy. Montessori certified lead teacher. Equipped with air-conditioning, and a large grass gated outdoor area for children to play. Accept POD, Rescare, Arbor, CCCH, Pauahi and Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–6 years

Maximum of 24

State Accredited

N/A

AM/PM Care: 8:00am–4:00pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Little Monk Seal Montessori 300 Ohukai Rd., #206, Kihei 808-321-0028 • littlemonkseal.org

1:8

$1200/month

Little Monk Seal offers authentic Montessori education in a beautiful school. We are conveniently located in North Kihei. LMSM is a small school with a big heart.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After School Classes: 2:45pm–3:30pm include Aerial Silks, Keiki Fitness, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Sports and Games

2.8–6 years

24

NECPA in Process

50%

Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org

Varies

Free

Hawaii’s educational pipeline, anchored by learning standards and exams, is grounded in principles and programs designed to produce lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens and a college-and-career-ready populace. Tailored programs support students with special needs and accelerate and accommodate gifted students.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

K–12

Varies

WASC

N/A

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Makawao Drop in Center 29 Olinda Road, Makawao • 808-446-6928 https://makawaokids.vpweb.com

1:8

$350/month

Additional information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

At the Makawao Drop in Center each day is different with a fun curriculum designed to foster learning through play. In the sparkling clean, brand new classroom, kids get to do art projects based on curriculum themes, storytime, free play with a broad range of fun toys, music, as well as dance and tumbling classes.

Classes are 2.5 hours 2 days/week.

2-5 years

16

N/A

N/A

Part-time classes 2 days per week for 2.5 hours 9:30 a.m. to noon Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Makawao Hongwanji Preschool 223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani • 808-572-7883

1:5

Call for rates

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

16

Licensed by Dept. of N/A Human Services

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Makawao Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 808-572-2919 www.kamaainakids.com

Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups

Tuition

We are sponsored by Makawao Hongwanji Mission as an outreach to the needs of the community. We are located in a quiet neighborhood of Pukalani.

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–2:30pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

2–5 years

Up to 33

In Process

Please visit our website for full tuition Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the information Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. % receiving tuition assistance AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required Unavailable

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Malama Montessori 5 Alanui Place, Kula • 808-269-4429 MalamaMontessori.com

1:3 (8 wks.–24 mos.) $690–1550 (Infants) 1:6 (25 mos.–35 mos.) $875–$1250 (Toddlers) 1:10 (3 yrs.–6 yrs.) $675–1250 (PreK)

Grades K–8 Additional information Malama Montessori serves children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old in Kula, Maui. Malama provides quality, child-centered, individualized education in a nurturing environment for children 2 months to 6 years. Our teachers are Montessoricertified and emphasize respectful, individualized learning through Montessori hands-on materials. Malama students develop independence, confidence, self-direction, selfdiscipline, and a life-long love of learning.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

8 weeks–6 years

24

NAFCC pending self study

20%

AM/PM Care: Full Day Potty Training: Not Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Maui Adventist School (Hawaii Mission Academy) 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 808-877-7813 www.hmamaui.org

1:8

$7200/year

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades K–8

22

HAIS, NCPSA, North Amer. Div. of Seventh Day Adventists

100%

Maui Adventist School, now Hawaii Mission Academy, is committed to providing its students with a Christian education in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide learning experiences for spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.

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2024 School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Lahaina 808-665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org

Tuition

1:24

2023–2024 rates online at mauiprep.org

Additional information Maui Prep is celebrating 19 years as a private, independent college preparatory school located in the Napili neighborhood of Lahaina.

When wildfires ravaged Lahaina, Maui Prep increased enrollment by more than 40% to "keep Lahaina students in Lahaina." Maui Prep’s vision and mission still encompasses relationships, empowerment, and relevance, with a focus on our core character values of 10 Commitments to Living Aloha, but now we are committed to helping our community find peace and hope. Maui Prep incorporates foundational learning with a rigorous project-based learning curriculum that utilizes relevant 21st-century technology and prepares our students for the next step in higher education.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Preschool–Grade 12

384

HAIS, WASC, NAIS

75%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 808-249-2988 https://www.meoinc.org/programs-services/early-childhood-services/meo-head-start/ www.facebook.com/MEOHeadStart

1:10 (minimal)

Free (family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Head Start provides Early Childhood development services to families that meet the federal poverty guidelines and selection criteria.

Children who will be 3 or 4 by July 31, 2024 are eligible for enrollment in August 2024. Beginning February 1, 2024, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2024/25 school year.

Varies

NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai‘i

100%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

M.E.O. Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 808-249-2988 www.meoinc.org/programs-services/early-childhood-services facebook.com/KahiKamalii

1:5

$1558

Parent / legal guardian to complete an application at the MEO Early Childhood Services office. For more information, please contact the MEO Early Childhood Services department at 808-249-2988.

Grades or Ages 3–5 years

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

1–3 years

15

None

Approx. 80%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Montessori School of Maui 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao • 808-573-0374 www.momi.org

1:12

$16,381–$19,177

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

18 months–Grade 8

246

HAIS, WASC Licensed by: HCPS, DHS

26%

Potty Training: Required Accepting Kamehameha Scholarships, PATCH Preschool Open Doors, and ChildCare Connect Scholarships.

AM/PM Care: Hours vary by center, exception 12:00 pm on Fridays Potty Training: Not Required

Infant/Toddler Center AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

Additional information The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. Through this effort, the School looks to encourage critical thinking, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment and unpredictable future.

Preschool AM/PM Care: 7:30am–8:00am & 3:00pm–5:30pm Elementary PM Care: 3:00-5:30pm Potty Training: Required for ages 3–6

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2024 School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Maui Veterans Hwy., Kahului • 808-871-2477 www.khcsandnoahsarkmaui.com

1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)

$850 (FT, 2 yrs.); $795 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); Limited PT Space

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2–5 years

65

In Process

25%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Piaget School of Maui 1931 E. Vineyard Street, #100, Wailuku • 808-856-0600 www.EjbEducationalServices.com

1:3–6

$1550/month

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

12–36 months

8

Additional information

“Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and “Establishing life long Christians in order to develop a Heritage of Faith with servitude to the church, community, and other.” Romans 12:2 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm (2 yrs.) & 7:00am–5:00pm (3–5 yrs.)

Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old

Additional information

We are conveniently located in the downtown business area of Wailuku and are the only licensed Montessori-focused toddler EduCare (education + childcare) Program in Central Maui! We are open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2 pm .

15%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Piilani Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 10 Manino Circle, Kihei 808-874-8844 • www.kamaainakids.com

Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human website for full tuition Services ratios for all information age groups

Tuition

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

6 weeks–Under 6 years

Up to 82

NECPA

Unavailable

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

1:12

$10,450 Annual (Which may be paid in monthly installments of $950)

School Name Address & Website Pūnana Leo O Maui Maui - 103 S. High St, Wailuku • 800-498-4979 ext. 2 Hana - 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 800-498-4979 ext. 2 www.ahapunanaleo.org

Additional information

Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required

Additional information E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i The Hawaiian Language Shall Live ‘Aha Pūnana Leo has always strived to ensure that the Hawaiian Language lives. Rooted in our mission to drive and inspire change to ensure a living Hawaiian language in Hawai‘i and beyond, our organization is dedicated to the people we serve. We span across 13 different locations throughout the Hawaiian islands and have three unique programs.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

Wailuku: 38; Hana: 13

NAEYC, WINHEC

Unavailable

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 808-250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org

2:19 (Preschool) 2:11 (K–1st) 2:21 (2nd–6th)

$9950

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Preschool–6th Grade

Preschool: 19 K–6th: 53

WASC, HAIS, HCPS

Preschool: 5% K–6th: 11%

Roots School Mission: Through experiential and academic learning, we encourage students to integrate creativity, critical thinking, integrity and compassion to engage collaboratively and realize their potential as unique, fulfilled individuals.

School Hours: Preschool: 8:45am–3:15pm (M, T, TH, F) K-1st: 9am–3pm (M, T, TH, F)• 2nd–6th: 8:45am–2:45pm (M, T, TH, F) Wednesday Pick-Up: Preschool & K–1st Grade: 2:15pm, 2nd–6th: 2pm

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2024 School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Sacred Hearts School New Temporary Address: Sacred Heart Mission Church 550 Office Road, Lahaina 808-661-0552 • www.shsmaui.org

1:25

$7750 (PreK); $8450 (K–5th); $8900 (6–8th); $9100 (9–12th)

Additional information Celebrating 160 years of education on the Westside. Sacred Hearts School is proud to carry on the legacy of excellence that is evident in the quality of students graduating from our middle school. We develop kids with character.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Preschool–12th Grade

218

WASC, WCEA

37%

Preschool: PM Care: 2:15pm–4:00pm, No AM care Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road, Makawao 808-572-7235 • www.seaburyhall.org

1:10

$24,200/year

Seabury Hall upholds a tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, community service, and extra-curricular involvement. The school is committed to developing both the student’s character and intellect in a supportive and caring environment.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades 5–12

518

WASC, HAIS

31%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 808-242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com

1:8

$950/month

St. Anthony Preschool provides a Catholic education enabling students to develop positive attitudes and habits for growing, living, and learning. We share a campus with the St. Anthony grade school, middle school, and high school.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

48

NAEYC

35%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku School Office: 808-244-4190 www.sasmaui.com

1:15

$11,445 (K–5th); $14,700 (6th–10th); $16,800 (11th–12th)

AM/PM Care: 7:15am - 4:00pm Potty Training: Required

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

K–12

228

WASC, WCEA, HAIS

38%

St. Anthony School is a Catholic faith community. We believe in the development of the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and culturally. Middle School, 6–8: The Middle School curriculum encourages progressive critical thinking, collaboration and tolerance with CatholicChristian values. High School, 9-12: A culmination of 21st century education and Christian-Catholic values, each graduate leaves St. Anthony ready for the world.

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao 808-572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org

1:9

$810/month (7:00a–3:00p)

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

2 yrs., 9 mos.–5 yrs.

29

NAEYC

54%

Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 34 years.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 808-669-5577 • thepreschoolatkapalua.com

1:12

Call for tuition

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Grades or Ages

3–5 years

School Enrollment 31 per day

None

10%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Upcountry, Kahului, Kihei, and Lahaina (Mon & Wed – Upcountry & Lahaina; Tues & Thurs – Kihei & Kahului) 808-249-2430 • www.pidfoundation.org

Caregiver comes with the child

Free

Additional information

We believe that each child is made in the image of the infinitely loving and creative God. To this end, we are here to help the children develop their full physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual potentials.

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information Tutu and Me aims to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers.

Teaching teams, comprised of early childhood educators, travel to pre-selected communities where they set up, conduct, and facilitate the program.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Birth–5 years

50 per site

None

N/A

Potty Training: Not Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 144 Kaniela Street, Wailuku 808-244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com

1:10 (6 on staff)

$850 per month

AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

We are committed to providing a positive, loving, safe, and healthy environment to encourage your child’s religious, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development to the fullest potential. Parents provide lunch and AM/PM snacks.

2.8 years-5 years old

40 children/ license capacity 65

None

35%

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm, M–F Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 808-242-5950

1:7

$1100 per month

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

Wailuku Union Preschool provides a Christian learning environment that minister to the needs of the whole child.

This includes a loving, positive, supportive, safe and healthy environment that encourages the growth of your child in all areas of development.

2–6 Years

32

NAEYC

90%

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 www.waipunachapel.com/preschool

1:8

Call for rates

Waipuna Chapel Preschool staff have 40 years of combined teaching experience. They have created a place for children to learn about God’s love, be loved, and love to learn.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Accreditation

% receiving tuition assistance

3–5 years

25

In process

60%

AM/PM Care: No Potty Training: Required

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Curry in a Hurry for a Crowd

by Maja Liotta

W

hen crisis strikes, part of the grieving process involves a call to action. Living far from the blaze, I found it so hard to believe that less than 25 miles from the safety of our jungle home in Haiku, there was a catastrophe of proportions the world had not yet seen. We woke up that day to the unbelievable news that just miles away, our beloved historic town of Lahaina was transformed into toxic rubble and ash. We all grieve and continue to do so, but our Maui community has demonstrated the true spirit of aloha through its service to one another. Creating in the kitchen was my answer to grief and since food is a love language and sustenance is a basic human need, I was so happy to create this meal for a bunch of hungry workers who were based out of Waipuna Chapel who worked tirelessly in fire relief efforts.

Before you snub your nose up at the mention of curry—remember curry only means “sauce” in its country of origin—trust me, this sauce is so yummy. I have yet to meet a crowd who didn’t come back for seconds and ask for the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 shallot • 1 thumb size piece of ginger, peeled and sliced • 4 cloves of garlic • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed) • 4 tbsp yellow curry powder • 1 4 oz. jar tomato paste • 2 cans of coconut milk • 1 cup chicken broth (sub vegetable broth for vegan) • Coconut sugar (sub brown sugar) • Juice of 2 fresh limes or to taste • Fish sauce to taste (sub shoyu for vegan)

• • • • •

Chopped fresh cilantro and/or Thai basil 1/2 cup cashews or peanuts Any vegetable medley of your choice Jasmine rice Protein of your choice

Directions

1. Heat up 3 tbsp coconut oil in a flat bottom two-quart saucepan.

2. If you have a mini food processor— this is a great time to use it. Mince shallot, ginger, garlic, and pepper into a chunky paste.

3. Add aromatic paste to heated oil, stirring over medium-high heat until fragrant, about two minutes.

4. Sprinkle yellow curry powder over aromatics and combine, heating for another minute.

5. Add tomato paste and combine with curry and aromatic paste—heat for 1 more minute combining with the back of a spoon.

6. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth.

Combine, then add coconut sugar, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. Adjust accordingly for flavor.

7. Serve over vegetables/ tofu/ protein and steaming hot jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro/Thai basil blend and cashews.

Chef Maja Liotta is a private events chef and Maui-based mother of three. Additionally, Maja is passionate about sharing the holistic benefits of food and cooking, providing nutritional consultations and private cooking classes for clients looking to broaden their practice of using foods to optimize their well being.

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teamwork, and accountability. Is your child ready to be a part of our 'ohana? We can not wait to see you all in our gym! Please contact us via email at info@hiallstarcheer for information on how to register!

Maui Tumblers

808-205-7922 • www.mauitumblers.com info@mauitumblers.com

Gymnastics classes • Pre-K through elementary Island wide • Year round Maui Tumblers Mobile Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastics classes island-wide, special Ninja Nights, and private events. Check out our website for a full list of locations near you.

Keiki Soccer Pros

Island Athletics Maui

808-385-4066 • islandathleticsmaui@gmail.com https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/islandathleticsmaui 106 Kane Street, Suite 103, Kahului (In Hawaii AllStars Facility)

Island Athletics Maui offers a wide range of classes from our Parent & Tot program, preschool gymnastics, tumbling, recreational gymnastics for Ages 4-12 years old, ninja tumbling, and camps! At IAM we desire for all of our athletes to be Inspired to learn and grow, that through their developed self-confidence and experience they can Achieve their goals that they have set for themselves, and through effort and Motivation, they may be able to see their dreams take flight!

Hawaii All-Stars Cheer

808-269-1066 • info@hiallstarcheer.com 106 S. Kane St., Unit #103, Kahului

Hawaii All-Stars Cheer offers a chance to not only learn tumbling, stunting, jumps, and dance, but life lessons on dedication,

808-633-4070 • 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.

Vertical Sports Maui

808-281-5443 • verticalsportsmaui.com verticalsportsmaui@gmail.com

Vertical Sports Maui is dedicated to inspire and equip youth through sports. World-class sports programs are made accessible to all on a donation basis. Visit our website or contact us to register!

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I.A.M. Inspire. Achieve. Motivate Parent & Tot • Gymnastics • Tumbling Ninja Tumbling • Open Gyms • Camps MAKAWAO • KIHEI • LAHAINA • KAHULUI

Keiki Soccer Pros all skill levels ages 2 to 11 Maui Football Club advanced player ages 6 to 11

Call 808-633-4070 or Visit www.keikisoccer.com

808.385.4066 • islandathleticsmaui@gmail.com 106 Kane Street, Suite 101, Kahului https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/islandathleticsmaui

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

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

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

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FREE Trial Classes & Registration Fee Waived!

808-344-5244 • info@mauitaekwondo.org www.mauitaekwondo.org 320 Ohukai Rd. / Unit 407, Kihei

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SPORTS CALENDAR ALBION Juniors

808-212-9611 • albionschawaii.org

Central location and West Side (coming back soon) locations • Ages 4-18 Offering Keiki Academy, ALBION Juniors (Development) and ALBION SC Hawaii Competitive programs The Mission of ALBION SC is to develop successful, well-rounded individuals who exhibit good sportsmanship, ethical and moral behavior, and good citizenship. We aim to leverage the challenges and life lessons of striving for excellence in competitive soccer into molding young people to understand the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and hard work while fostering an environment that allows players to reach their full potential and love for the game.

Tennis at Kalama Park

808-250-3656 • citanmaui@gmail.com Kalama Park Tennis Courts, Kihei Courts 3 and 4 near the ocean

Uptempo Athletics Maui

Tennis classes • Age 6–17 • Wednesday/Friday Beginner: 4-5pm • Intermediate: 5–6pm Beginning skill building, movement and strategy, combined in a fun atmosphere. Skill based, not age. Call and reserve with Coach Barb 808-2503656. Class size will be limited to 5 students.

We are a basketball training facility conveniently located in Kahului. We offer multiple basketball programs year round for keiki ages 4 years old to high school. We offer introductory classes, group training sessions, leagues, skills clinics and more! At Uptempo Athletics Maui, we want to go beyond just teaching the basics and skills of the game of basketball, we want to encourage a life long love for the game for all players who come into our basketball facility. We hope to see your keiki playing and training with us soon!

Swim with Hoku 808-384-9626 • swimwithhoku.com

Island-wide classes and 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). Check our schedule for additional classes at swimwithhoku.com.

Maui Taekwondo & Hapkido Center

808-344-5244 • 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.

UptempoMaui.com • brenda@uptempoathletics.com 295 Ho‘ohana Street Unit E, Kahului

Hitter’s Paradise Indoor Training Facility

info@hittersparadisemaui.com • hittersparadisemaui.com 250 Alamaha St. (behind Goodwill), Kahului

Hitter’s Paradise is Maui’s premier indoor baseball and softball training facility catering to the needs of players from t-ball through the collegiate level.

Our 11,000 square-foot facility includes 7 batting cages, 2 pitching lanes, a weight and fitness area, and flex space to allow for indoor fielding practice.

Our professional coaching staff offers year around batting, fielding, and pitching lessons; group clinics, and camps during school holidays and summer break. Call or stop by and take your game to the next level!

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Offering a variety of basketball programs year round for keiki ages 4 years old to high school.

Register: UptempoMaui.com Email: brenda@uptempoathletics.com 295 Ho‘ohana Street Unit E, Kahului

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MAUI FAMILY

WINTER 2023–2024

Events

CALENDAR

Don’t miss our round-up of holiday festivities on mauifamilymagazine.com this Winter.

Arbor Day Garden Expo

November 4, 2023 • 9am–2pm Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Kahului arbordayexpo.com More than 2,000 native Hawaiian trees will be given away free, one per person, any age, first come get first pick. Free Hawaiian cultural and keiki activities, local nurseries selling hard-to-find plants, and excellent tree care presentations including post-fire information.

Bring all your garden, pest, and tree questions.

Free parking across the street at War Memorial Stadium.

The 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival November 3 & 4, 2023 Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului Madeinmauicountyfestival.com

The 10th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival is happening November 3 and 4, 2023. The event features over 140 Made in Maui County vendors offering hundreds of locally made products. Considered Maui County's largest products show, this event is dedicated to growing the islands' small businesses and shoppers of all ages are invited to attend.

Carden Jamboree

November 4th, 2023 • 55 Maka‘ena Place, Pukalani cardenmaui.org

Yeehaw! The Carden Jamboree is back and will be held on November 4th, 2023. Grab your partners and bring them upcountry for a night of barbecue, entertainment, and cowboy couture at the Carden Campus in Pukalani. The Carden Jamboree will benefit Carden’s academic and enrichment programs and support tuition assistance for students. This paniolo-themed fundraiser will include live and silent auctions, live music, dancing, a no-host bar, and a fabulous barbecue dinner. The fun continues with a pie baking contest, carnival games, and more.

Holoholo Ka’a

Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 9am–1pm UH Maui College Parking Lot Climb in, check out and learn about your favorite Kalaka Nui (Big Trucks and special vehicles). Fire engine, cement truck, police car, ambulance, rubbish truck, tow truck, and more. For more information contact Pūnana Leo o Maui at 808-244-5676.

Hui Holidays 2023

Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao Open November 17–December 23 The Hui’s highly anticipated holiday shopping event returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list! During this magical Hui Holidays season, the Hui gift shop will expand to include even

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more one-of-a-kind handmade gifts by local artists and crafters like paintings, ceramic pieces, handblown glass ornaments, locally made beauty products, holiday ornaments and more! By shopping local, you’ll take part in the season of giving by supporting local artists and Hui No’eau. Visit huinoeau.com for more information.

Kula School Harvest Festival

November 18th, 2023 • 9am–3pm 5000 Kula Hwy, Kula kulaharvestfestival23@gmail.com We're back! The Kula School Harvest Festival is back and will be held on November 18, 2023. In the spirit of ‘ohana we welcome our island community to join together for a day full of music, good food, and family fun! All proceeds from our festival will go directly back to Kula School students through academic and enrichment programs. This harvest-themed festival will include live entertainment, craft vendors, games, pony rides, silent auction, country store, restaurant row, petting farm and more. We hope to see you there!

Haleakalā Waldorf School Holiday Faire

Saturday, December 9, 2023 • 9am–4pm Haleakalā Waldorf School, 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula For more information, visit waldorfmaui.org Haleakalā Waldorf School Holiday Faire on Saturday, December 9th. 9:00-4:00. Live entertainment, silent auction and vendors, holiday wreaths and crafts, bakery, children’s games, puppet show, and ono food!

The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 16th • 2:30pm & 6:30pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center For event and ticket information, visit alexanderacademy.info and to purchase tickets visit https://www.mauiarts.org/ Alexander Academy Performing Company presents the holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.

This full-length ballet features the beloved music by Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky, with artistic

directors Absalon Figueroa and Amelia Nelson.

Costumes by Jennifer Oberg and her Sewing Hui and Alexander Academy. Two shows Saturday December 16th at Castle Theater.

Toy Drive: In honor of the families affected by the Maui wildfires, Alexander Academy is hosting a Toy Drive fundraiser. Help spread holiday magic by donating new or gently used toys. Toy donations accepted at Alexander Academy or at the MACC, inside the front gate drop-off tables during performances on December 16th.

Nutcracker Sweets

Historic Iao Theater, 68 N. Market St., Wailuku December 15–17. Tickets available at mauionstage.com Directed by Kathleen McKeon with her team of talented choreographers--Katie Higuchi, Camille Romero, Jackie Dowsett, Kathleen Schulz, and Ali Pineo--this year’s production features a unique storyline written by theater expert Camille Romero and costumed by the illustrious Kathleen Schulz. The collaboration between Maui Onstage and Momentum Dance Maui will give audiences the best of theater and dance. Come and enjoy this cast of 60 multitalented actors and dancers at the Historic Iao Theater. You will leave the theater with a warm holiday memory.

Napili Kai Foundation Keiki Hula Show 808-669-6271 (Napili Kai Beach Resort) 5900 Honoapiilani Road, Lahaina, Napili www.napilikaifoundation.org

Join the keiki of the Napili Kai Foundation as they perform every Tuesday in the Hale Aloha Pavilion at the Napili Kai Beach Resort. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Show tickets: $10 adults, $5 for keiki 6–12 (under 6 years old free).

Kula Country Market

808-878-838 • Kula Country Farms 6240 Kula Hwy, across from Rice Park Every 3rd Saturday, Kula Country Market will host a new Kula Country Market featuring local vendors. Follow their new Instagram for details. instagram.com/kulacountrymarket

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Local Baked Goods for the Holidays

Four Sisters Bakery pumps out hundreds of their popular butter rolls daily, along with pandesal, malasadas, and cinnamon rolls. The holiday spirit of giving is baked into each bite— for the past 40 years, their pies have been used as fundraisers by sports teams and nonprofits across the island. 1968 E Vineyard St., Wailuku

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Niu Life Kitchen utilizes traditional foods like kalo and ‘ulu for their plant-based foods. Their Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake includes locally grown coconut and kalo with a sprouted nut crust. Niulifekitchen.com • 2050 Main Street, Unit FC-2, Wailuku

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread, piping hot pies, and frosted-toperfection cookies during the holidays. If you’re short on time or lack the skills to do it yourself, we rounded up our favorite spots to try.

Maui Pie in Kihei announces their specialty holiday pie menus a couple of weeks in advance, so if you’ve been dreaming about their Thanksgiving Pot Pie or Pumpkin Haupia Pie, make sure you note their order deadline.

Mauipie.com • 1280 South Kihei Rd., Kihei Sugar Beach Bake Shop offers an assortment of holiday-themed treats. Grab their sparkle-dusted macaroons as a sweet box of gratitude for your keiki’s coach or teacher.

Sugarbeachbakeshop.com • 61 South Kihei Rd., Kihei If you haven’t yet indulged in one of their delightful cream puffs, run, don’t walk to Shikeda Bento Patisserie in Wailuku. Order one of their special platters and be the hit of the party at your next holiday pot luck.

Shikedamaui.com • 2050 Main St., Wailuku

La Provençe is a quaint French cafe up in Kula and their bûche de Noel will put you in the holiday feels. Place an order for this delicious sponge cake decorated as a yule log for a perfect end to your holiday meal. 3158 Lower Kula Rd., Kula MOMO offers some of the best vegan sourdough bread on the island. Add this handcrafted beauty to level up any festive dining table. Pick up freshly baked bread at Restaurant Marlow at Kulamalu or place a special order at 808-385-5668. instagram.com/momo.maui Maui Cookie Lab offers a variety of gift boxes to share as gifts or bring to your next holiday gathering. Choose from lilikoi oatmeal, Mexican chocolate decadence, chocolate chunk sea salt or others. Pick it up at their shop in town or buy online and ship to the lucky someone on your holiday list. Mauicookielab.com • 140 Ho’ohana Street, Kahului

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