After a few years of trying to deal with the condescending attitude, comments, contradicting…read moreinformation and eye rolls, I finally tried to see if I could be prescribed the medicine my son NEEDS without all the added drama. The response: a certified letter telling me that Dr. Gabby "will no longer be able to serve as your son's physician". As relieved as I am that I won't have that issue in my life, I do feel it is wrong for a doctor to put a family in need into this position. Now to search and find a doctor that can prescribe for my son who is both in our location and takes our medical. Not every parent wants a miracle pill, some parents actually want to help their children learn to control their impulses and cope with the challenges they face. This has been a years-long learning experience and the more I learn the more I realized I needed more that what Dr. Gabby was offering: a pill. My suggestion: find a doctor who will treat the entire situation, not just slap a prescription on it. Someone who does more one-on-one with your child and helps them develop actual tools to help them through the struggle of living with ADHD. Once the trust has been lost, you can't really get it back. You've got to feel like your doctor has your family's best interest at heart and in this case, I certainly didn't.

Dr. Rimm has been my therapist for many years. I had several other therapists before I began…read moretreatment with him. But it has been his methods that have improved my life, helping me to understand and heal my trauma. He doesn't candy-coat things or necessarily "hold my hand." But he helps me to see myself for who I am (when I couldn't) and to see and build upon my strengths. He helped me to understand and overcome the family dynamics that propelled me to some seriously dark places. He is very community-driven, teaching that we can't get better by ourselves. I had to seek out others to support me, and he will bring those people into our sessions to help them help me. Or to show me my self-sabotaging patterns. He likes to let people know about his credentials, so they can build trust in him and his methods. Those methods provide him with a great capacity for understanding how my issues came to be through my family of origin and what I needed to do to overcome those issues. Some sessions are not easy, but I know he always has my best interests at heart. I know through his stories that he has healed many people like myself who have serious mental health issues that involve family systems and he heals through the context of the family and community. I am very grateful for the sometimes painful work but ultimately positive outcomes that I have sought for decades.

A hidden gem at KCC. Most students are unaware of what and where the stem center is. Located on…read morecampus in the newly renovated Koki'o 202, the stem center is a sanctuary for students who are working toward, science, technology, engineering, and math related majors. The stem center is open Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: 830 a.m. - 3:00 p.m and Sunday: 12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. The stem center offers a peer mentoring program for anyone who is interested in improving their academic skills, and emphasize a focus on math, biology, physics and chemistry. RESOURCES: The stem center is pretty spacious, and there is plenty of desk space on each of the tables. The stem center has computers available for student use at each of the tables, as well as a small collection of science and math literature, some of which is the same material used in the courses used at KCC. PEER MENTORS: Many of the peer mentors at KCC have already taken the courses they tutor in, and are very knowledgeable in the subject matters. Aside from having an extensive knowledge in their subject, many of them are majoring in the area they are tutoring, so they not only teach at the level required for the basic KCC student but also have done further research in upper level courses. If the peer mentors aren't able to convey the subject matter well enough. Many of the instructor offices are located in the stem center so they're also available to aid.

We are incredibly grateful for Megan's guidance throughout our school search process. Relocating to…read moreHawaii and navigating the private school landscape felt overwhelming at first, but Megan made the entire experience so much easier. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about Hawaii's private schools and provided thoughtful, personalized recommendations based on our son's unique needs and personality. Throughout the process, she was communicative, patient, responsive, and always willing to help problem-solve challenges as they arose. Her extensive network and deep understanding of the admissions process proved invaluable. Thanks to Megan's expertise and support, our son was accepted to what truly feels like the perfect school for him, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We highly recommend Megan to any family seeking guidance with Hawaii private school admissions. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care make her an outstanding educational consultant.

We engaged Megan after hearing about her from a friend of ours. We learned that Megan started…read morehelping a few people with college admissions and amongst the people we interviewed, we found her to be the best fit for our daughter. Graduating from Hawaii as well, she knows Hawaii students and what unique attributes they bring to the table. She is kind, thoughtful and very thorough and detail oriented. From the first meeting to the last, Megan was a delight to work with. She mapped out the college admissions process and checked in frequently to see how my daughter was doing. She even recommended a few schools based on my daughter's interest. When we needed to pivot, she did so with grace. She was always pleasant to work with and understood the pressures of senior year and the college admissions process. I was surprised at how much she communicated with both myself and my daughter. She definitely put more time in than I expected. My daughter received admissions to every nursing school that she applied to in the mainland. She also received generous merit scholarships. We attribute this to Megan's help and couldn't be more grateful. If you decide to go w/ Megan, you will be in good hands. You will not regret it.

The Oahu Urban Garden Center, which has been renamed CARES Waiawa, is an invaluable community…read moreresource run by UH's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR). The Second Saturday events, which are being renamed Saturday at the Garden, take place 3-4 times a year and offer a wealth of gardening knowledge for home gardeners. The center also offers workshops regularly on a variety of gardening topics - for upcoming events, go to the Master Gardener home page (find via Google search).

Attended a few events here and had a good experience. I also bought some kai lan seeds and they…read morestarted growing right away. Great place for education, events and buying seeds.

My Treehouse Club is a great place for a child to learn and to play. We are sad to have to go due…read moreto scheduling conflicts! The classes that have been a joy to participate: Art, Wombat & Wolves, Ninja, and virtual classes like K/1st Prep. We've found that this place has a good offering of classes for various aged children (please check their website for exact age ranges and classes-they have filters that really helped us to find what works best). Our son has become confident in art class -with different mediums and applications as well as different artists! I liked the offering of Parents' Night Out monthly and parking for drop off and pick ups. We look forward to schedule gaps in the future that allow for joining other classes and activities! The staff and teachers are clear and efficient in their communication re: membership and scheduling. Our ohana's experience at MTC has been very positive, so I would encourage you to explore the various enrichment programs and offered times/age groupings for availability that fits your schedules.

I'm so grateful for My Treehouse Club. My daughter (2 yrs 8 mons old) and I love their classes. We…read moretake the gymnastic and Japanese class every week. Each class is well-thought-out and well organized with many different activities, music and dance! Even the gym equipments are set up differently every week makes it fresh and exciting for her every-time. It's just so much fun for my daughter and I. The class has nice routine and rhythm to it. The opening/closing circle time with the theme song and everything is so sweet. My daughter did started off very shy and had a hard time being away from me but because of the friendly understanding teachers and nicely structured class made my daughter know what's next and made her very comfortable and confident quickly. I really got to see the improvement and development in her each class. MYC is such a safe nurturing welcoming space for little one to learn and grow in every way! socially, physically and emotionally! I highly recommend this place. Thank You!!! Mina sensei & the teachers !

So, an old website told us that this little nonprofit hosts a Rainforest Walk every day at 11:30…read moreand 1:30 for 20 bucks a pop. Sounded cute, so we called to make a reservation. But the exceedingly nice girl on the phone informed me that they didn't have set times for hikes anymore due to a decrease in attendance and tour guides could be called in if you make a reservation in advance (keep this in mind if you want to bring a group here). There was however, a little pamphlet that we could pick up at their main office to take us on a self guided hike, which was basically the same thing as the tour, she said. Also, they no longer charge $20, but they do have a 10 dollar suggested donation for upkeep of the trails and such. Sounds good! I said. When we got there, we were greeted by the same sweet girl from the phone. Although the place looked swamped with the arrival of a mass of little campers there to stay at their facilities for the night, she was very patient with Mom and I and answered all of our questions - even led us to the head of the trail! The trail was probably about a mile and half long. Up and down some minor hills (maybe to much for grandma to handle FYI). Along the way there are little numbers placed on the trail that correspond with the laminated sheet that they give you to tell you about all of the different types of plant life (which are native species, which were introduced, uses the natives had for the plants, etc) that exist in the rainforest. The sheet also fills you in on some Hawaiian history! Very educational. Bring someone literate! It's fun if you have someone read the sheet at each number. Careful! You might learn something.

The Hawaii Nature Center, located in the Iao Valley State Park, is a non-profit organization…read morededicated to fostering awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Hawaii and its natural environment, and providing a educational experience for visitors to the Islands. Iao Valley is the site of one of the most famous and bloody battles that changed Hawaiian history forever. On this site, In 1790, King Kamehameha I destroyed the Maui army in his effort to unite the Hawaiian Islands. The valley is still a sacred burial ground for the ancient kings and their people. The Nature Center offers guided hikes through the Iao Valley for a small fee. After crossing Iao Stream by bridge, the tour passes by an ancient village site, a live taro patch, and numerous indigenous, Polynesian-introduced, and recently-introduced exotic plants, including wild coffee trees and giant banana plants. The hike continues through the rainforest to the base of the majestic, 2,250' high Iao Needle pinnacle. The Iao Valley is the wettest spot on Maui, and the second wettest in all the Hawaiian Islands. Wear sturdy shoes, bring a light jacket, a hat, and lots of insect repellent. The mosquitos here are voracious. You can get a bite to eat at the snack bar at the Visitor's Center. Surprisingly, it is run by the owner's of the excellent Cafe O'Lei, and serves up gourmet-quality light fare.

These guys are on it. They run kids through appropriate assessments to determine if they are…read moreeligible for extra time on the SAT and other tests. if there are more serious learning disorders, they'll figure that out too. and their fee includes a consultation with the school, really good idea. Dr. Tiffany Yamamoto is great, too, really easy to talk to.

From the owner: HCAA provides a wide range of academic assessments. We have a specialization in providing…read moredocumentation for students who have learning challenges and are seeking accommodations such as extra time on their standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, or GMAT.