“The Perfect Gift” and Way to Start 2011 – by Leonard Mukai, Ph.D. and Cecilia Mukai, Ph.D.

January 1, 2011ClassesDads, family, fathers, husband, Marriage, Marriage Class, parenting supportCarl Okuyama

Give yourself and your spouse the perfect gift, a happy and healthy marriage. Treat yourself to group couples coaching . You will learn to:

How to effectively communicate, meet emotional needs, and increase intimacy
How to effectively resolve and also avoid marital conflict
How to use problems and challenges to improve your marriage
How to have a clear unified vision to guide your marriage

The five 2-hour sessions will be directed by Leonard Mukai, PhD, CPC and Cecilia Mukai, PhD, APRN.

Location 1: Home of Carl and Amy’s Place, 1346 Kilikina Street, Hilo, located above Hilo Medical Center (take second left street passed Hilo Medical center – Lahi Street; then take first left – Kilikina Street; then to 1346 Kilikina; left side); two-story grey colored house.

Thursdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3, 2011

Location 2: Hilo High School, (Wainuenue Ave., Room to be announced)

Saturdays 9:00 am to 11:00 am, January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 2011

Cost: Only $150.00 per couple for all five sessions.

This introductory class is affordable and guaranteed. (You will receive a 100% refund if you are not satisfied.) Register NOW. Registration is limited and the cost will increase to $300.00/couple on July 1, 2011.

YOUR MARRIAGE IS WORTH IT!

Leonard Mukai

Call Leonard (808) 935-7050

Treasures of the Heart – Our Families and Children

November 8, 2010Videosearly childhood development, family, fathers, moms, ParentingCarl Okuyama

Where our heart is so will be our treasures. We seek treasure is where moths and rust cannot take away, our treasure is eternal,our treasures are our families and children. We love our spouce and children willing to sacrifice for them. God give us the wisdom to love, teach, nurture, and discipline our children. We hope our children will joyfully obey and be a good follower, willing to listen and follow parents.

Join your Community’s Christmas and Holiday Parade

October 22, 2010Events for Families, Videoschildren, Christmas Parade, family, grandchildren, grandparents, love, ParentingCarl Okuyama

One way to enjoy the holidays with the children and create a memorable history with your family is attending or particating in your community’s Christmas and Holiday Parade. Each year thousands of towns and cities celebrate this joyous season. Have fun and get involved in your area’s Christmas Parade, an excellent family affair.

In Keaau, Hawaii to get involved or get more information on the 7th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 11, 2010, 5:30 pm, call Arlene Macanas at (808) 896-1236.

Pot Luck Parenting Dinner – The Family Team – Loving, Fun, and Disciplined – with Tani-Katada Freitas

October 2, 2010Classes, Events for Families, Events for Parentschildren, Dads, family, Family Team, grandchildren, moms, mothers, obedience, ParentingCarl Okuyama

Tani Katada-Freitas has ten (10) children, five (5) biological children, three (3) “hanai” raising other family children, and two (2) adopted. Her oldest biological child is now in pharmacy school. Tani was a teenage mom. Tani will share how she’s doing it.

You’re invited to a monthly pot luck dinner. The purpose of these dinners are to encourage parents to interact and pick up positive parenting ideas to help love and nurture children. The group has moderators to take questions and get practical answers. Children are not born with instruction so the group provides the support and place to ask questions. Pot luck dinners are held every second Tuesday of the month, same place, same time.

By making time to attend this worthwhile event, you’ll save time avoiding and overcoming future problems. Highly recommended for parents with children under seven years of age, children and anyone interested in parenting are welcomed to attend.

October’s Topic: The Family Team – Loving, Fun, and disciplined

Moderators: Tani Katada-Freitas and Carl Okuyama

Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Time: 5:30 pm to 8:300 pm

Cost: Pot Luck Dinner, No Fees

Sitter: Amy will help the children. If would like to help sit, your assistance would be much appreciated.

Place: Carl and Amy’s Place, 1346 Kilikina Street, Hilo, located above Hilo Medical Center (take second left street passed Hilo Medical center – Lahi Street; then take first right – Kilikina Street; then to 1346 Kilikina; left side); two-story grey colored house.

RSVP: startsathome@hotmail.com, (808) 937-4392, or just come, all welcomed.