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Allan Shedlin

Veterans Day Is A Good Time to Armor Down and Ask "What About Day Two?"

For Veterans Day, DCG founder Allan Shedlin shares lessons learned from his experience working with military veterans and their families.

Allan Shedlin

Welcome Home to Being A Dad

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and podcaster Ben Killoy finally found his comfort zone as a dad by asking himself one simple question.

Allan Shedlin

Armor Down/Daddy Up! Salutes Veterans In Their Dual “Call To Arms”

The moment you assume the title soldier (or sailor, airman, or Marine) and the title father, your identity is changed instantly and forever.

Allan Shedlin

Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Armor Down founder and DADvisor Ben King teaches us a new way to give honor and observe Memorial Day with our families through mindfulness.

How the Atticus Award For Best Dad-Created Film Earned Roy R. Neuberger's Name

How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux

One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand