4 Hawaii Parent SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 Island Events & Family Fun! .................................................................... 8 Information on upcoming family events happening throughout September and October. More than Basketball: A Youth Basketball Clinic Where Every Child Gets a Chance.............. 70 Inside Nuuanu YMCA’s inclusive youth basketball program for every skill level. Sealife Park Giveaway............................................................................ 78 Enter to win an unforgettable family adventure. Magical Ways to Make the Most of the Last Night of the Season......... 82 Simple outdoor activities for unforgettable end-of-summer family memories. DIY Fall Fun............................................................................................ 90 Ten crafts and adventures for memorable family fun this fall. 6 Game-Changing Benefits of Youth Sports.......................................... 98 How youth sports build confidence, character, and lifelong leadership. Tips for Playdates with Special Needs Kids......................................... 106 Practical tips for inclusive, enjoyable playdates with every child. Inspiring Boys to Become Lifelong Readers.......................................... 112 Simple strategies to inspire boys to love reading. When Helping Hurts: Breaking the Overparenting Cycle.................. 120 Practical ways to build resilience and encourage children’s independence. Not Too Early to Plan for the Yuletide Season................................... 128 Experience festive holiday magic at Mo‘olelo Performing Arts Studio. Why Your Child’s Pediatrician Matters More Than Ever.................... 136 Why lasting pediatrician relationships benefit your child’s lifelong health. Who You Are Doesn’t Disappear When You Become “Mom”.............. 148 Practical ways parents can rediscover themselves beyond parenthood.
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