Philosopher Grandma

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Communication

An orange cat's face, looking contemptuously into the camera.

Is contempt OK? What to tell the grandchildren

The heads of two toothy, open-mouthed dinosaurs, apparently enjoying a joke.

Should grandparents put up with potty mouth?

A boy wearing headphones looks out an airplane window at a canyon.

Long-distance grandparenting: Talk before you travel

Graffiti on a wall. White background, black paint of a cartoon face and the words "What now?"

Thoughts: Telling kids bad news, election edition

An older woman smiles while listening on a cellphone.

Long-distance grandparenting: Connecting virtually

A woman puts a finger to her lips in a "shhh" motion.

Thoughts: Speak up, or no?