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Bell said that because of how open she and her husband are with their kids, she feels their daughters \"have adopted this very practical sense about the world.\"

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PHOTO: Kristen Bell attends the premiere of Disney's "Frozen 2" at Dolby Theatre on Nov. 7, 2019 in Hollywood, Calif.
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She also shared a story about how her daughter reacted when she realized her grandfather, who has since passed, was dying.

\"When Papa dies, are we going to come to Oregon with you?\" Bell shared her daughter asked her. After telling her 'yes,' her daughter then asked, \"Do you need me to bring my shovel? Because I have a garden set.\"

\"I said, 'Why would you pack your shovel, honey?'\" Bell continued. \"She goes, 'Well, I want to help bury him. Where do we do it? The side of the house or...\"

She added that her daughter was \"so practical\" and \"wanted to help.\"

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