August 2024

An article written by Florence Byrd and medically reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD., supports that in the early years, your preschooler is a vibrant, emotional explorer discovering their personality. Emotional Development in Preschool points out that children ages three and four are deeply immersed in a world of rapidly changing emotions and burgeoning independence. They express joy and sadness intensely, often with laughter or tears. With limited impulse control, they act on their feelings,...

Aloha, we are excited to announce that the second annual “Kahewai Live” conference is scheduled for September 20, 2024, at the Nani Mau Gardens . The conference is sponsored by the YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island , the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health , and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundationʻs Promising Minds Program . The Kahewai Conference began as a virtual gathering for 0-5 providers to provide trauma-informed care professional development and trauma-responsive strategies. In recent years, we...