This past year was one of transition, adaptation, and transformation. Despite the challenges of 2020, we have exciting new plans on the horizon! The passion for our work and the families we have served for over 70 years here in Maui County are driving us to new heights. Come join us!
My four year old son Valentino is quite articulate – we have never spoken to him in “baby talk” or “simple talk” – we speak to him as a thinking individual, and he responds to us in the same manner. It doesn’t mean that he does not say the darndest things – in fact the …
A moment that nearly caused me to fall flat on my ass and gasp, was when my four and a half year old asked me, “Daddy, what is my purpose in life?” The conversation that followed went something like this; Daddy: What do you mean Valentino? Tino: Well you help all those children, and you …
There is a lot of emphasis on learning through play here at Imua Family Services. I am a believer. But what about children and work? I use to always say that my father invented “Chinese Child Labor.” He put me to work the moment I could do anything. When I started to walk he made …
September 22, 2014 Media Contact: Marina Satoafaiga mstaoafagia@imuafamily.org 808-244-7467 Wailuku, HI, “At Ohana Fuels, the first priority is “family” and everyone who lives in the neighborhoods Ohana Fuels serves.” Imua Family Services is pleased to announce through the months of October, November and December, every purchase of gasoline at an Ohana Fuels Locations on Maui …
This week my family will pitch a tent, blow up the air mattress, lather on the mosquito repellent and sunscreen for Camp Imua 2014! This is where we will spend Father’s Day this year. Camp Imua is a week-long overnight recreational camp for more than 50 children with Special Needs. It’s a 37 year old …
Favorite Toy to use in Therapy? Books! Literacy – even under 3yr olds can be exposed to books. Remember to make it fun & repetitive. A personal favorite book is Yummy Yucky. Check back for a youtube reading soon! Words of Wisdom? Imitation – copy your child’s speech & babble (per-conversation skill.) When asking questions, …
Why it’s good to read with your baby, toddler, and preschooler… A stronger relationship with you! Reading together can be a nurturing activity for parent and their active toddler. Basic Speech skills. Hearing you read a book such as One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish or Brown Bear reinforces the sounds that …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Marina Satoafaiga Phone (808) 244-7467 ext. 241 Email: msatoafaiga@imuafamily.org, or Dean Wong Executive Director, Imua Family Services Phone (808) 244-7467 ext.223 Email: dwong@imuafamily.org Imua Family Services-2014 Best Places to Work Wailuku, HI, Friday April 4, 2014 Today, Hawaii Business Magazine named Imua Family Services one of the 2014 Best Places …
The Wand of Power My son Tino, who is nearly two and a half, like all two year olds, has become an all absorbing sponge. It is evident now more than ever largely because he can verbally repeat everything he hears (and does so on a regular basis). We were recently snuggled up on …