Tag Archives: Marriage

“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

Pot Luck Dinner Parenting Group – With Dr. Ruth Matsuura

September 11, 2010Events for Parents, ParentingDads, early childhood development, education, family, fathers, gooddad, husband, Marriage, Parenting, parenting support, Pre-schoolCarl Okuyama

Dr. Ruth Matsuura and Family — Ruth Matsuura, M.D. with David Matsuura's Family

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.

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. “Parenting is the high calling in a person’s life” ~ Ruth Matsuura, M.D.

Septembers Topic: Dads the Center of a Family

Moderators: Ruth Matsuura, M.D. and Carl Okuyama

Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Time: 5:30 pm to 8:300 pm

Cost: No Fees, Pot Luck Dinner

Place: Carl and Amy’s Place, 1346 Kilikina Street, Hilo, Above Hilo Medical Center (take second left Lahi, first right Kilikina)

Guests: Stephen Carter; Isha Charbonneau; and Regina Purinton of Parents, Inc.

Rsvp: startsathome@hotmail.com or (808) 937-4392

Starts at Home on K-CIF FM 90.3 – Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7:00 am.

September 9, 2010UncategorizedDads, early childhood development, fathers, gooddad, husband, Marriage, Parenting, Support for Parents, wifeCarl Okuyama

Holding_dads_hand — Dads showing the way

Hilo, Hawaii – Starts at Home will be on K-CIF FM 90.3 – Friday, September 10, 2010 at 7:00 am. Leonard Mukai, Ph.D. and Carl Okuyama will be speaking about successful parenting and Dads the center of the family. Wives and children are encouraged when the family is led by a strong and participating dads.

To find happiness Walt Disney said, ”A man should never neglect his family for business.” Oil Tycoon J. Paul Getty said “I hate to be a failure. I hate and regret the failure of my marriages. I would gladly give all my millions for just one lasting marital success.” And, U.S. President Bill Clinton said “The single biggest social problem in our society may be the growing absence of fathers from their homes and children.”

Host of the show is Robert Daley, Jr., President of K-CIF and Pastor Bob Bruzelius.

“Starts at Home” – Encouraging Parents and Loving Children.

Getting through the Storms In Life – Video

July 24, 2010Videoschild abuse, children, early childhood development, family, gooddad, husband, loving spirit, Marriage, moms, Parenting, parenting support, wifeCarl Okuyama

Parent’s love sacrifices for children to get through the toughest of times. Long suffering builds character yours and the children’s, so “hang in” there because the future holds much hope and joy.

We are thankful to those who encourage parents and children that help build positive parenting in our communities.

Enjoy this short 3 minute Video.