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Nov. 4, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Creating calm and connection during the holidays

Discover how keiki and mākua can navigate holiday stress, set healthy boundaries and foster joyful family connections.

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Oct. 7, 2024

Kamehameha Preschools’ Lā Kūpuna: Nurturing relationships that connect generations

At all Kamehameha Schools Preschools, from Hāmākua across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina, Lā Kūpuna is a reminder of the strength of ʻohana and the nurturing relationships that connect generations.

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Oct. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: A parent's playbook for supporting student-athletes

Parents can positively support their student-athlete by modeling good sportsmanship, focusing on effort and respecting the coach’s role.

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Sept. 3, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Simple steps for smoother mornings

Learn how to streamline your family's morning routine with these easy and effective tips.

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Aug. 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Helping keiki navigate emotions on a difficult anniversary

Support your keiki in this time of remembrance by recognizing their emotions, providing a stable environment and practicing positive memories.

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July 1, 2024

Mālama Ola Minute: Tips to improve emotional well-being

Improving communication and modeling positive behaviors are just some of the ways parents can support their children's emotional well-being.

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Feb. 8, 2023

Mālama Ola Minute: 8 tips for raising heart-healthy keiki

You can take charge of your child’s heart health by developing habits now that will reap benefits later in life.

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Jan. 9, 2023

10 ways to keep your keiki organized

January is “Get Organized Month.” Here are some strategies to help your keiki improve their organizational skills so they can be prepared for success.

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Dec. 5, 2022

5 ways to stem stress and generate joy during the holidays

Holiday burnout captures the feelings of exhaustion, disengagement and overwhelmingness that can result from the pressure to “do it all” for the holidays. Here are some helpful tips on how to stem stress and generate joy during the holiday season.

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May 31, 2022

Talking to your keiki about mass shootings

Children who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings about the Uvalde, Texas shooting may turn to trusted adults for help and guidance. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, here are some tips on how to talk to children about mass shootings.

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