January/February 2026 HAWAII PARENT 5 Contents January/February 2026 Publisher: Charles Harrington • Assistant Publisher: Janis Harrington Production Director: Joel Lovingfoss • Managing Editor: Hailey Zalopany • Editor: Makayla Dilliner Contributing Writers: Dr. Elsa Lee, Karen K.C. Gibson, Daniel Shiu, Ali Urbick, Vivienne Lim, Rebecca Hastings, Sara Tiller, Stephanie Lopes, Tanni Haas, Shannon Dean, Emilie Moy Cover: Douglas Peebles Next Issue: March/April: Health & Safety/Summer Programs • Advertising Space Deadline: January 16 Phone: 808-728-3341 • Address: 350 Ward Ave, Suite 106-304, Honolulu, HI 96814 publisher@hawaiiparent.media • www.HawaiiParentMedia.com Page 108 Page 128 Page 84 Page 120 84 The Best Birthday Presents A fun guide to thoughtful, age-appropriate birthday gifts that spark creativity, encourage learning, and bring kids plenty of joy. 108 Rough Start? 8 Easy Ways to Reset Your Day Eight effortless ways to bounce back from a rocky morning, refresh your outlook, and create a more productive, peaceful day ahead. 120 Navigating Social Skills Across Childhood A clear look at how social skills evolve across childhood, offering practical guidance for nurturing connection, emotional awareness, and positive interactions. 128 How Humor Can Defuse the Hardest Parenting Moments Discover how humor can transform challenging parenting moments into opportunities for connection, calm, and understanding, making daily life a little easier.
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