Philosopher Grandma

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Susan Hawthorne

A baby, her hair wet, being blessed at her baptism.

Welcoming the newly baptized: A letter to 'Granddaughter'

A stem of pink bleeding heart flowers against a backdrop of their foliage.

A bleeding heart story

A baby sits in a lawn grabbing and pulling on the grass.

Getting Grandbaby outside—safely!

A child sits cross-legged alone indoors using a smartphone.

How to unplug your 'dopamine grandkid'—and yourself

A flock of sheep in an area of low mountains and golden light. One sheep alert, gazing away from the herd.

Following the parenting herd? Part 2: No, thanks

A crowd of graduates in blue caps from the back.

Following the parenting herd? Part 1: Yes! Why do I?