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Ages and Stages

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Parenting

Tips and information to help raise happy and healthy children at different stages of their development.

What are the Milestones in Child Development?

Learn the stages of development for children at different ages by visiting this website at Very Well Family. The articles on this website have been peer reviewed by doctors and other health care professionals.

Healthy Kids

These tips are meant to help families and service providers to support their children as they grow. Learn ways to talk about wellness, safety, and coronavirus and more with your children.

Parenting Information & Support

Find information on parenting support and what to expect. Topics include bullying, discipline, foster care, special needs and more.

Other Articles for Families

Other Articles for Service Providers

Family Hui Activities

Family Hui presents ʻohana activities for keiki on Aloha at Home. These free activities are done by age groups and downloadable.

Aloha at Home- emotion videos for children on sesame street

Help Children Learn Emotions with Sesame Street

Learn about emotions together with your children with Sesame Street’s videos. Videos will help get the conversation started.

Everyone Experiences Stress

Keeping your family strong – Every family experiences stress, and the Child Welfare Information Gateway has compiled some resources to help parents weather the stress so they can remain strong when things get tough.

How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

Molly Wright is seven years old and is one of the youngest speakers for TED Talks. She asks us, what if a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?

Mom and Baby

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Learn More About FASD & Join Support Groups. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an important, often unrecognized issue that is preventable.

Talking to Children about Race, Ethnicity, Culture

Not sure where to begin with talking to your children about race, culture and enthnicity? Seseme Street is a great place to help begin the conversation.

How to Talk to Kids About Racial Violence

It’s everywhere, and yet, do we know how to talk to our kids about racial violence, police brutality, and racial injustice?

Covid-19 Parental Resources

Information to families to help give a better understanding of how Covid-19 may be affecting their social, emotional and mental health.

Support for Foster Families in Hawaii

Family Programs Hawaii’s Resource Families Support Services provides support to resource caregivers, aka foster families, and providers in Hawaii.

Resources for Special Needs Children in Hawaii

SPIN provides latest information that is happening in Hawai’i to families and providers regarding educational service, healthcare, and more.

Micronesian Migrants in the US: Background, Migration, Health

Sept 21, 2021 – The State of Health and Migration for Micronesians to the US – Davis Rehuher from the University of Hawaii at Manoa presents on Micronesian Migration to the US and affects on health for Micronesians.

Toxic Stress at Work and in our communitites in Hawaii, a talk by Dr. Sarah Watamura

How to Prevent Toxic Stress at Work and in Our Communities in Hawaii

Sept 16, 2021 – How Toxic Stress Affects Hawaii’s Workforce and Communities – Dr. Sarah Watamura speaks on how toxic stress affects our workforce and community today in Hawaii, and how to prevent it.

Everyone Experiences Stress

Keeping your family strong – Every family experiences stress, and the Child Welfare Information Gateway has compiled some resources to help parents weather the stress so they can remain strong when things get tough.

How Every Child Can Thrive by Five

Molly Wright is seven years old and is one of the youngest speakers for TED Talks. She asks us, what if a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?

Toxic Stress and the Science of ACEs

July 14, 2021 – This is the second webinar in a series that explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Toxic Stress.

How to Talk to Kids About Racial Violence

It’s everywhere, and yet, do we know how to talk to our kids about racial violence, police brutality, and racial injustice?

Mental Health of Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lock down created a mental health crisis for children and their families.

Child Developmental Milestones in 10 Languages

It’s important to act early if you have concerns about your child’s behavior or development. These easily downloadable pdfs on child development are available in 10 languages.

Support for Foster Families in Hawaii

Family Programs Hawaii’s Resource Families Support Services provides support to resource caregivers, aka foster families, and providers in Hawaii.

Resources for Special Needs Children in Hawaii

SPIN provides latest information that is happening in Hawai’i to families and providers regarding educational service, healthcare, and more.