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How becoming a mum changed my relationship with my dad

When the writer’s papa became grandpa – or gong gong – to her three-year-old daughter, seeing his display of heart for his granddaughter melted her own.

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The writer's dad often turned to YouTube to learn children’s songs and dance moves to entertain his granddaughter.

The writer's dad often turned to YouTube to learn children’s songs and dance moves to entertain his granddaughter.

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“Don’t eat so much.” 

A short sentence like this can cut both ways, 20 years apart. 

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