Ocean Safety

Winter Holidays and Big Waves Hawaiian winter is here again. Holidays are here again. Big wave surfing is here again. [caption id="attachment_7270" align="alignright" width="150"] By Monty Downs, M.D.PresidentKaua`i Lifeguard Association[/caption] I myself am not a…

12 tips for teaching children gratitude

12 Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude ​By: Kathleen Berchelmann M.D., FAAP Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can be taught. And from gratitude flows joy.…

You Can Pick Your Pineapple and Eat It…

June 20 marks the first day of summer this year. Although this summer may have a rockier start than years prior due to the pandemic that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of ways to make…