FINALLY!! Guess what?!? I signed a lease, and we officially have a home for Keānuenue Pediatrics!! A place for you to come visit us when you need a well check or aren't feeling well. A place for us to get...

Mele Kalikimaka!! It’s the most wonderful time….of the year 🙂 I LOVE Christmas. I hope that you and your family enjoy this holiday season despite current circumstances. Your Keānuenue 'Ohana wishes you all a Mele Kalikimaka and a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Today’s topic doesn’t have...

PANDEMIC CHECK-IN Hi guys. This newsletter is coming to you directly from Dr. Alyssa Honda. Alright. So the stay-at-home order was extended. One week left to go…I hope. How are you doing? Still going crazy trying to juggle your tasks...

Happy Aloha Friday everyone!   Dr. Honda here! Are you enjoying the “cold,” cloudy weather? Our fall season is coming along! Hawaiʻi style. Lol. As it's already November, I can’t help but reflect on everything that's happened this year. And 2020...

Mele Kalikimaka!! It’s the most wonderful time….of the year 🙂 I LOVE Christmas. I hope that you and your family enjoy this holiday season despite current circumstances. Your Keānuenue 'Ohana wishes you all a Mele Kalikimaka and a Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Today’s topic doesn’t have...

Reach Out and Read We’re super excited to announce that Keānuenue Pediatrics has officially become a Reach Out and Read site!! I’ll tell you more about the amazing program in this newsletter, but we’re so stoked to be partnered with this...

Happy Aloha Friday! We've had a whirlwind week getting the finishing touches up in our office. We have to relocate a few pieces of furniture and hang a few pieces of art, but we're almost ready for our grand opening!!...

Aloha everyone! Can you believe it’s already December?! Time sure does fly by. I love seeing all the lights while driving down the street. It really boosts my morale. So awesome. Anyway, Dr. Honda here, and with all this talk...

  Register for Our Office 1 week down! 1 full week already down in 2021! Can you believe it? How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Good, I hope!   I originally wrote this newsletter with plans on...

[caption id="attachment_1563" align="alignright" width="768"] Wrenny's first fever[/caption] Wrenny had her first fever from a virus at 7 months. It was the worst! Her eyes were so droopy and it was the first time I actually saw her frown. What I...

We’re excited to share we finally have two great options for COVID vaccine protection for children ages 6 months through 4 years. The FDA granted emergency use authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for this age group last...

Don't be scared ... teens are awesome I talk a lot about infant and toddler milestones and challenges because it's fresh in my mind and the closest to my real-life experience right now, but I have to say that some...

Dr. Alyssa Honda Ok, I was way too excited to make this announcement, so here's a bonus email newsletter this week ... I couldn't contain myself 🙂 Please read on to learn more about my physician-partner at Keānuenue Pediatrics. Dr....

Meet our team. Still deciding on school? The CDC released a new decision-making tool for parents that are still considering whether or not to send their children back to school or daycare. You can find the link here. We have employees!!...

Before the holiday weekend is over... I wanted to write a quick note to share my gratitude for you. Whether you're a patient, parent, family member, friend, or colleague, you've played a major role in making Keānuenue Pediatrics a real...

Register for our office Happy New Year! After taking a hiatus from our newsletter last week, we’re super excited to be back, with a renewed energy for 2021. After the trials of 2020, we’re all due for a reset, and...

  Register for Our Office 1 week down! 1 full week already down in 2021! Can you believe it? How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Good, I hope!   I originally wrote this newsletter with plans on...

Reach Out and Read We’re super excited to announce that Keānuenue Pediatrics has officially become a Reach Out and Read site!! I’ll tell you more about the amazing program in this newsletter, but we’re so stoked to be partnered with this...

We’re excited to share we finally have two great options for COVID vaccine protection for children ages 6 months through 4 years. The FDA granted emergency use authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for this age group last...

Hi everyone! Dr. Honda here. Who’s ready for Nutrition Part 2?! The last nutrition newsletter talked about division of responsibility. If you missed it, here’s a quick recap! Parents' Responsibilities: decide what, when and where to eat. Child’s responsibilities: decide...

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT, FAMILY, COMMUNITY At Keānuenue Pediatrics, we focus on all aspects of a child’s life that contribute to their overall health. Check out the image below. It’s just a snapshot of our brand new website coming soon 🙂 Stay tuned!...

How are you doing? I know things have been pretty scary with our state’s COVID numbers going up. How are you managing your stress? Are your kids feeling anxious to start school (ie, excited or nervous)? Even though nothing we’re...

Always learning. Hi! Dr. Waipa here. This past weekend was the National Conference for the American Academy of Pediatrics, but rather than being held live in sunny San Diego, it was virtual. Still, it was a tremendous event with amazing...

Getting there. Hi guys -- Dr. Waipa here ... this has been such a surreal time. Being in the midst of a global pandemic that's turned our daily lives and many other things upside down, for one. For me, being...

PANDEMIC CHECK-IN Hi guys. This newsletter is coming to you directly from Dr. Alyssa Honda. Alright. So the stay-at-home order was extended. One week left to go…I hope. How are you doing? Still going crazy trying to juggle your tasks...

How are you doing? I know things have been pretty scary with our state’s COVID numbers going up. How are you managing your stress? Are your kids feeling anxious to start school (ie, excited or nervous)? Even though nothing we’re...

What's going on with COVID19? I know it’s hard to figure out what the right thing is to do when considering the soon-to-be school year, especially considering days in a row of triple-digit COVID infection numbers. It’s scary.I wanted to review...

Temper Tantrums. I was not ready. Baby Wrenny: Don't let the smile fool you Ok, I have to admit when I was pregnant I was pretty excited as a pediatrician to be having a baby. I felt like, “I know...

It's time to make a tough decision. You’ve seen my posts recently about my daughter Wren, 2 years old, starting preschool last week (and thank you for your moral support!). Since you might be trying to decide whether or not...

Happy Aloha Friday! We've had a whirlwind week getting the finishing touches up in our office. We have to relocate a few pieces of furniture and hang a few pieces of art, but we're almost ready for our grand opening!!...

How to be a pumping/working mom Figuring out mom-ming can be overwhelming, and one topic we get a lot of questions about is how to figure out the logistics of being a working, breastfeeding mom. While there's no perfect way...

Aloha everyone! Can you believe it’s already December?! Time sure does fly by. I love seeing all the lights while driving down the street. It really boosts my morale. So awesome. Anyway, Dr. Honda here, and with all this talk...

Can't believe it's mid-December! Just a few more weeks left in this wild year, and we wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday season. At least during this time, even though it doesn't look like a typical Christmas...

HOW SLEEP CHANGES THROUGHOUT CHILDHOOD We get so many questions about sleep in our office! How can I get my newborn to sleep in the daytime instead of the nighttime? How can I get my toddler to sleep without protest,...

[caption id="attachment_1563" align="alignright" width="768"] Wrenny's first fever[/caption] Wrenny had her first fever from a virus at 7 months. It was the worst! Her eyes were so droopy and it was the first time I actually saw her frown. What I...

We’re excited to share we finally have two great options for COVID vaccine protection for children ages 6 months through 4 years. The FDA granted emergency use authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for this age group last...

Happy Halloween, everyone! We can’t wait to see all of your costumes virtually 🙂 We’re sorry Halloween won’t be the same this year, but there are still many creative ways to make it fun! Here are some fun things parents are...

  Aloha everyone!   We hope you're looking forward to the weekend 🙂 We'll be taking a break from nutrition and focusing on something that we advocate for every day: safe sleep! You may have heard other providers talk about back to...

This is the photo I got My husband was out shopping with Wren while I was working, and the next thing I know, this photo shows up in my text messages. I called immediately ... what happened?! She lost her...

Don't be scared ... teens are awesome I talk a lot about infant and toddler milestones and challenges because it's fresh in my mind and the closest to my real-life experience right now, but I have to say that some...

What's going on with COVID19? I know it’s hard to figure out what the right thing is to do when considering the soon-to-be school year, especially considering days in a row of triple-digit COVID infection numbers. It’s scary.I wanted to review...

It's time to make a tough decision. You’ve seen my posts recently about my daughter Wren, 2 years old, starting preschool last week (and thank you for your moral support!). Since you might be trying to decide whether or not...

Independence! It can be hard to feel like celebrating with everything going on in the world, but sometimes a dose of sunshine and the ocean can help. If you plan to be out and about this weekend, here are some...

[caption id="attachment_1563" align="alignright" width="768"] Wrenny's first fever[/caption] Wrenny had her first fever from a virus at 7 months. It was the worst! Her eyes were so droopy and it was the first time I actually saw her frown. What I...

We’re excited to share we finally have two great options for COVID vaccine protection for children ages 6 months through 4 years. The FDA granted emergency use authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for this age group last...