THE PARENT CALENDAR
Parents and teachers are invited to join Kapi‘olani pediatricians and staff as they address today’s issues concerning the health and safety of our children and teens. All lectures are FREE and held at Kapi‘olani, 1319 Punahou. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call 535-7000, or register online.
DECEMBER
Christmas Values Throughout the Year — What Influences Them?
Loren Yamamoto, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., University of Hawaii Professor of Pediatrics, Kapi‘olani Pediatric Emergency Room Medical Director and father of three, shares his perspectives on active parenting to shape our children’s values and character.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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JANUARY
Promoting Your Child’s Emotional Wellness
Equally important to children’s physical health is their emotional well-being. Anthony Guerrero, M.D., pediatrician and child/adolescent psychiatrist and Medical Director of Kapi‘olani Behavioral Health Services, will share insights to optimize children's emotional and behavioral health at all ages, catch problems early and make the best use of routine well-child care.
Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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FEBRUARY
Child Internet Safety: Guidelines and Resources for Parents and Teachers
Kapi‘olani Information Security Manager Luis Rosa provides practical guidelines and how-to’s to keep children safe on the Internet while taking advantage of this powerful information tool.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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MARCH
Sports & Kids
Loren Yamamoto, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., Kapi‘olani Pediatric Emergency Room Medical Director and youth sports coach, discusses organized sports: which is best for your child, risk for injury, your role as a coach, highly competitive sports and NCAA scholarships.
Thursday, March 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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APRIL
ABCs of Child Development
Every child is a unique individual and develops at her own rate, so what should parents expect? Jeffrey Okamoto, M.D., Kapi‘olani pediatrician and child development specialist, shares general guidelines for stages of child development (ages 0–5), what parents can do to support development at each stage and when to seek professional assistance.
Thursday, April 29, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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MAY
Beyond Baby Food: Tips for Toddlers
It’s never too early or too late to develop healthy eating habits. Melinda Ashton, M.D., FAAP, is a pediatrician in private practice at Kapi‘olani. She has an interest in helping parents create healthy eating habits for their infants and children.
Tuesday, May 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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JUNE
Exercise, a Family Affair
If your child is spending hours in front of the TV or computer, he’s probably not getting enough physical activity. Wallace Matthews, M.D., pediatrician and pulmonologist at Kapi‘olani, shares the pitfalls of lack of exercise, clues to watch for, and creative ideas and tips for the entire family to adopt an active lifestyle.
Tuesday, June 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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