Hawaii Parent - July-August 2024

Publisher: Charles Harrington • Assistant Publisher: Janis Harrington Production Director: Joel Lovingfoss • Managing Editor: Hannah Perriguey Contributing Writers: Karen K.C. Gibson, Stephanie Lopes, Vinson Diep, Nancy Arcayna Alyssa Chirco, Sarah Fox, Kyle Kakuno, Mary Rene Rueter Illustrations: Dennis Fujitake • Cover: Brett Pruitt Next Issue: September/October Focus on Learning/Enrichment • Advertising Space Deadline: July 15th Phone: 808-728-3341 • 350 Ward Ave, Suite 106-304, Honolulu, HI 96814 publisher@hawaiiparent.media • www.HawaiiParentMedia.com July/August 2024 HAWAII PARENT 5 Contents July/August 2024 66 Nurturing Families for 125 Years: Celebrating Parenthood with Child & Family Service Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and while there's no manual, Hawaii parents can access resources to help raise healthy, happy, and resilient children. 82 First Aid: Tips and Breaking Myths When children get minor injuries while exploring, caregivers often administer first aid to manage symptoms until further medical help is available. 102 Connection Versus Correction: A Positive Discipline Approach Feeling frustrated by your child's misbehavior is common, but fostering a strong connection rather than focusing solely on correction may be more effective in guiding their behavior. 122 To Share Or Not To Share: Teaching Children Healthy Boundaries Teaching children that "sharing is caring" fosters empathy, cooperation, and social connections, promoting generosity, community, emotional intelligence, and stronger friendships, which are essential for their overall development. Page 82 Page 122 Page 66 Page 102

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