Rona Anduha of Kane'ohe tries to make every moment a learning moment for Micah, her 5-year-old son. Whether it's going for a stroll, growing a flower garden or visiting a park, Anduha looks for ways to teach Micah something new.

So far this summer, I've had my brain pummeled by Robert Downey Jr. flying around in a techno-suit, Adam Sandler as an invincible (and priapic) former Mossad agent, Steve Carell as a nerdy indestructible super spy, Harrison Ford as a Teflon 60-year-old archaeologist, Edward Norton as the incredibly angry green dude — which I admit I missed but saw the ads.

Inspired by the characters and story lines from J.K. Rowling's intricate fantasy world, hundreds of bands devoted to the Potter experience have formed in recent years.

Have a summery slipcover you want to toss over your favorite sofa during the hot months? Here's a trick to keep it fresh-looking when the wrinkles start to set in: Use the steam function on your iron to get the creases out, or even (if your sofa can withstand the heat, of course) run the iron right over it. — Advertiser staff

Are your kids squeamish around bugs? Do they worry about getting their designer clothes dirty? Does it look like they might have wires growing out of their ears?

It's a cliche that art reflects society. But when that society mirrors contemporary China, it's a glimpse into the intricate

With same-sex marriage now legal in California, some local residents are hoping to see big changes in Hawai'i.

To get kids moving this summer, here are some tips from the National Association for Sport & Physical Education, www.naspeinfo.org.

My mom used to have a problem keeping the names of her son, grandson and dog straight.

Thankfully, no attention was paid to the fact that April 30 was End Spanking Day as proclaimed by a group calling itself End Physical Punishment of Children, or EPOCH. As you will see, facts don't matter to these folks.