Mom life is 24/7, but having friends outside of it keeps you balanced. 86 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2025 top of that, the logistics of modern family life create additional barriers. Childcare challenges alone can prevent parents from joining social opportunities. Add in the exhaustion of pregnancy or caring for young keiki, unpredictable schedules, and the constant mental load of managing family life. There’s little energy left to nurture new relationships. Finding real support as a new parent isn’t always easy. That’s where Family Hui Hawaii’s Hui in Bloom makes such a difference. The program helps expectant parents build strong, supportive friendships by bringing families together in small groups where they can talk, share stories, and feel understood. One of the most welcoming aspects of Hui in Bloom is that families don’t need to find babysitters – they can bring their keiki with them. This simple change makes it easier for parents to join in and focus on building connections. As one mom shared, “It’s so great that we are able to bring our other keiki with us and not worry about finding childcare.” Removing this barrier helps more families access the support they need and deserve. Parents can share their lived experiences, both the joys and the challenges, knowing they are surrounded by peers who understand. Pregnancy and early parenting bring profound physical, emotional, and mental changes. These shifts can be exciting, overwhelming, and confusing all at once. “Finding real support as a new parent isn’t always easy—that’s why Hui in Bloom makes such a difference, giving families a place to share stories, feel understood, and build friendships.”
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