April - 2022

The DADDYING blog provides commentary, research, personal narratives, reviews & recommendations, and other creative expressions from

a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.

Allan Shedlin

Appreciation of Dads In Their Presence and Absence May Be Reaching All-Time High

DCG founder and KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival co-director Allan Shedlin explains why father involvement seems more important than ever.

Allan Shedlin

Another "Paneful" Plea For Relief for The Families Of Ukraine

Images of dads saying goodbye to families, unable to feel the warmth of loved ones, haunt DCG's Allan Shedlin as he urges Ukraine relief.

Allan Shedlin

The Incident: A Wreck At the Intersection of Toxic Masculinity and Race

DCG DADvisor Neil Tift shares an old story that's still relevant in today's conversation about race, masculinity, and how we raise our sons.

Allan Shedlin

The Challenge of Taking On New Roles and Searching for A Sense of Place

Editor Scott Beller is still growing into & trying to get comfortable with his new role as parent of an awesome, independent teen daughter.

In This "Banner" Year, Celebrate Freedom of Reading Whatever You and Your Kids Want

Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart

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