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Movie review: Talented cast can't save tired 'Pirates of Caribbean' franchise

Parents need to know that "Pirates of Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"?is the fifth?Pirates?film?starring?Johnny Depp?as Captain?Jack Sparrow. It focuses on a mission Sparrow?shares with Henry Turner – the only son of earlier franchise stars William Turner and Elizabeth Swann, neither of whom appears much in the film. This time around, an older, drunker (he downs a?lot?of rum) Sparrow faces yet another great enemy: the ghost of a pirate-killing Spanish captain, Salazar.

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Chill out with these frozen treats

Up your frozen-drink game with these three sippers that combine fun techniques and super-delicious flavors.

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Family Meals Matter: Raise a glass of milk

June 1 is World Milk Day. Join us as we raise a glass of milk and toast hard working dairy farm families and milk processors across the country. We salute the men and women who make sure milk stays healthy, safe and wholesome, often taking just two days to travel from the farm to local retailers.

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Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: It's time for prom! Get out the breathalyzers and tear gas

I just saw some Las Vegas lounge singers taking pictures of themselves in the park.

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Social Security: Honoring our heroes on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and service members who have given their lives for our nation. Social Security respects the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. Part of how we honor service members is the way we provide Social Security benefits.

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Balancing Act: Memorial Day marks start of 100 deadliest days for teen drivers

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens year-round, but Memorial Day kicks off the 100 deadliest days of driving for teenagers, according to the National Safety Council.

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Make your baby's first bites more than just a sweet milestone

Starting solids used to be a predictable rite of passage. The conventional wisdom was to begin with bland white-rice cereal thinned to a milky texture. Then you move on to single-ingredient purees offered in a specific order: vegetables first so your baby wouldn't develop a sweet tooth, followed by fruits, then meat. All this while avoiding allergens and scouting for possible reactions, and steering clear of any sort of seasoning. No wonder kids became picky eaters.

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10 media inspired ways to celebrate Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, the United States honors the men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces. These movies, TV shows, and books illustrate the courage and patriotism of those fallen soldiers. Whether you're looking for a way to honor a loved one lost to military service or simply want to learn more about American history, these picks offer exciting, educational and moving depictions of those who have served in the United States military.

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How comics turned my kid into a bookworm

When I was a kid my dad read to me every night. By age 5, I was traveling nightly through the worlds of "The Hobbit" or "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." Even afternoon naps would start with a bit of poetry.

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It's time to start your summer screen time rules

For some kids, summer means getting on the computer and not getting off until September. And even though a lot of parents relax their screen limits over the break, allowing a full-on hibernation is just not going to happen. And it shouldn't. Kids need to get outside, of course. But they also need to stretch themselves in ways that they can't during the school year – and that no app, game, or streaming TV show, no matter how educational and meaningful, can give them.

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Balancing Act: 12-year-old puts color, culture on kids' reading lists with #1000BlackGirlBooks

Every once in a while, you meet someone who makes you grateful to be walking around on Earth right now, sharing space and time with such a delightful character.

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App review: Tales Untold: Well-crated audio stories will entertain families on the road

Parents need to know that Tales Untold is a collection of original audio stories geared toward a preschool and early elementary school audience. With great music and catchy theme songs, these five- to 15-minute tales include both fiction and nonfiction and are designed specifically for kids and adults to listen to together. The first episode of each series is available for free preview, and content is available for purchase as individual episodes or by the season. For those without an Apple device, all seasons of the tales are available for text download on Kindle, and many of the episodes are available as audiobooks on Amazon, iTunes and Audible. Read the app's privacy policy to find out about the information collected and shared.

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Game review: 'Shadows of Valentia' is compelling, but has some mature content

Parents need to know that Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a tactical role-playing game (RPG) with fantasy violence. Characters attack each other with medieval weapons and magic. Non-interactive animated sequences during battle show the impact of each strike, and a story sequence shows the apparent death of a key character.

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Parents, here's how to stress less and still help your kids

Results of a recent study might best be announced by Captain Obvious, but, since he's unavailable, here it is:

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Having triplets taught this home cook early food survival skills

When Deanna Burke went to have her first ultrasound for her first baby, it was a life-changing day for the mom-to-be. The technician told her, "Surprise! You have an instant family," recalls Burke. "I thought that meant I was having twins. But then I found out I was having triplets. I was going from zero to three."

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Game tips: Three things to know about 'The Legend of Zelda' on mobile

The Legend of Zelda could be coming to mobile devices soon, and that's huge news. If the insider sources The Wall Street Journal has been in contact with is to be believed, Nintendo is currently hard at work on a new mobile game based in the series, which could launch as early as 2018. This could certainly fit in with the strategy that Nintendo has touted before, as the company has announced it would be bringing several of its larger franchises to mobile devices. Currently there are only reports of a Zelda mobile game coming to fruition, but as always it could just be one announcement away before becoming a reality. Here are three things to know about a possible Legend of Zelda smartphone game.

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Time to revisit sun protection for the whole family

Spring sunshine is finally here, and summer is fast approaching. As adults and kids gear up for beach vacations, outdoor play and dining alfresco, it's a good time to revisit sun protection for the whole family.

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A simple straw to help combat a widespread rape problem? Three teens developed it

This winning team faced plenty of naysayers – from their own class.

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Program gives juvenile detainees in Chicago freedom to create

I'm m in.

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Your kid has appendicitis: Surgery, or just antibiotics?

If your child comes to Children's Mercy Hospital with appendicitis, you're probably going to be asked whether you want to participate in a clinical trial that could change how the common illness is treated worldwide – and how insurance covers those treatments.

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Famous quadruplets turn 16

Jul 08, 2016

Sisters Anna, Emily, Grace and Mary Claire Mathias are similar in that they’re all sassy, giggly and sharp, which is in contrast to how they initially gained notoriety. The Lexington girls make up a set of identical quadruplets, one of only about 70 sets in the world and even rarer in the fact that they were conceived naturally. The rising high school juniors turned 16 in February and have the wonders and woes of their late teen years to look forward to, from driving to figuring out career pathways and college.

Matt Walsh mwalsh@thestate.com