January/February 2025 HAWAII PARENT 5 Publisher: Charles Harrington • Assistant Publisher: Janis Harrington Production Director: Joel Lovingfoss • Managing Editor: Makayla Dilliner Contributing Writers: Stephanie Lopes, Karen K.C. Gibson, Tanni Haas, Ph.D., Dr. Vinson Diep, Nancy Arcayna, Jenny Ostlind, Kyle Kakuno, Sara Tiller, Makayla Dilliner • Illustrations: Dennis Fujitake • Cover: Doug Peebles Next Issue: March/April: Health & Safety/Summer • Advertising Deadline: January 13 Phone: 808-728-3341 • 350 Ward Ave, Suite 106-304, Honolulu, HI 96814 publisher@hawaiiparent.media • www.HawaiiParentMedia.com Contents January/February 2025 82 Kickstart the New Year: Tips for a Healthier, Happier Family Kickstart family wellness with daily movement, shared meals, quality sleep, outdoor fun, screen limits, gratitude, hydration, and healthy habits together. 92 Reparenting Your Inner Child Heal childhood wounds by reconnecting with your inner child through reparenting, playful activities, mindful reflection, and compassionate emotional care. 112 Raising Environmentally Conscious Kids To raise environmentally-conscious kids, integrate habits—saving water, reducing waste, reusing items, and respecting nature —into daily routines for a greener future. 140 Life Lessons from the Stage: Develop Teamwork & Responsibility Through theatre, young performers gain life skills—teamwork, responsibility, resilience, self-awareness, time management, and adaptability—preparing them for success on stage and in life. Page 92 Page 140 Page 82 Page 112
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