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I'm Just A Dad on a Mission to Pursue Joy and Resist the Chaos
After a rough start to 2025, this dad embraces little daily joys and his daddying purpose to shield him and his family from global chaos.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 31
I’ve Been A Granddad for 120 years
Allan reflects on the granddaddying lessons he's taught and learned over time.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 22
Trying To Live Up to High Ideals Isn’t Easy
Guest writer Claudette Scheffold remembers her fire-fighting hero father, Fred, and aspires to model his ideals daily.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 15
Like Our Daddying, We're in Control of the Lights We Display in the New Year
Our editor takes stock in the things he can control in the New Year: his lights, his camera, and his daddying!
Allan Shedlin
Jan 10
Single Socks, Lost Umbrellas, New Year Resolutions, and Birth Vows
Allan rings in the New Year by reminding dads to renew parenting commitments to being there for their kids.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 2
Daddying Gets Its Due This Fathers' Day with PBS Series "Grown Up Dad"
For Fathers' Day, PBS documentary series creator Joe Gidjunis champions involved Dads while urging meaningful public policy and societal changes to support greater balance in parenting roles.
Allan Shedlin
5 days ago
Time and Babies Fly II: She's On Her Way
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter as she graduates high school and looks forward to college life.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 7
I Am My Father’s Medicine
Guest writer and Ditox founder Thao Vanessa Tran writes about her father and asserts that supporting men's mental health need not be complicated.
Allan Shedlin
May 28
My Father Was My Hero But Don't Ever Call Him That!
Mitch Berliner's father was a veteran and hero of World War II. He also was a great Dad.
Allan Shedlin
May 21
When Firsts are Over and Finals Begin, Daddying Finds New Life
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for his first daughter to graduate high school and takes another step towards letting go.
Allan Shedlin
May 15
In Appreciation of Teachers
Allan gives thanks to his 5th-grade teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.
Allan Shedlin
May 7
Live Forum Wraps Another Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Year of Daddying Films
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin wraps up the 4th annual event and looks forward to D3F 2026 Call for Entries.
Allan Shedlin
May 1
What Happens at the Daddying Film Forum Doesn't Have to Stay There
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller previews the 3rd annual Daddying Film Forum at Bryn Mawr College, PA.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 24
Death, Taxes, and the Daddying Heart of a Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Justin Schein tells the daddying story at the heart of his award-winning film "Death & Taxes."
Allan Shedlin
Apr 17
The Daddying Backstory for My Documentary "THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD"
Award-winning filmmaker Jen Senko provides backstory to her film The Brainwashing of My Dad, a Daddying Film Fest 2025 official selection.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 8
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