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Scott Beller, Editor and Contributing Writer
Since February 2020, the DADDYING blog has provided weekly commentary, personal narratives, reviews, research, poetry, and other creative expressions from a diverse group of colleagues, guest writers, and experts to promote the benefits of lifelong Dad involvement to kids, families, and communities.
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Halftime Shows, Dads Playing with Kids, and OTHER Sources of Joy
Daddying Editor Scott Beller's pursuit of joy in 2026 takes him from the Super Bowl to Ticketmaster to Toy Fair in New York City in search of meaning, music, and the importance of being a more playful, involved Dad.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 13


Heroes Fight Book Bans for Their Kids' Freedom to Read and Think for Themselves
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller provides a Banned Books Week reminder that the freedom to read fight continues and reading with our kids helps open their minds and ours.

Allan Shedlin
Oct 8, 2025


While His Kids Drive Down Diverging Roads, a Dad's Only Choice is to Accompany Both
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller faces back-to-school season with his daughters entering their college freshman and high school junior years, and he may be the one who needs "new student" orientation the most.

Allan Shedlin
Aug 29, 2025


Time and Babies Fly Part III: A Daddying Poem
For back-to-school, Daddying blog editor Scott Beller continues chronicling the journey towards his oldest daughter's departure for her freshman year of college with a poem.

Allan Shedlin
Aug 1, 2025


At Work or Home, Daddying is Always on Our Mind
Native Health Initiative (NHI) founder Dr. Anthony Fleg asked his kids to help write and record the sequel to his book "Writing To Heal" and then celebrated by co-hosting the launch party together with them.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 20, 2025


Go West, Young Man
Guest writer Josh Givens, a single Dad, hopes to protect and maintain closeness while his son grows and learns to explore the world.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 8, 2025


We Don’t Have Any Other Dads Coming In: From One Volunteer to a National Movement
NAFFS founder Keith Schumacher writes about the need to rewire the way schools think about and engage Dads and other male caregivers.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 1, 2025


Pulling Your Finger From an Emotional Dike
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin's experience conducting daddying interviews with 205 men ages 16 to 104 years old, from 20 countries and a broad spectrum of backgrounds and socio-economic status, counters the usual stereotype that men don't want or are unable to talk about their feelings and emotions.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 18, 2025


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
Jun 11, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


There's A Good Reason My Daughter Loves Something She’s Never Had
Guest writer and girl dad Tyler Pawlak takes time for daddying by sharing a love of coffee brewing with his young daughter.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 19, 2025


How A Super Bowl Ad Reflects the Evolving Role of Fathers
Guest writer Jessica Huerta, MA, highlights the potential impact of a Super Bowl ad showing caregiving as a core aspect of masculinity.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 12, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Give Your Children What They Most Want and Need for the Holidays and Beyond
Allan Shedlin shares his timeless holiday sentiment urging dads to give their children what they most want and need: their presence.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 24, 2024


For the Love of Reading with Our Kids...and Brad Meltzer
Kick off the season of giving with the Daddying blog's 5th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!

Allan Shedlin
Nov 28, 2024


When It Comes to Protecting Families and Human Rights, We're Partisan Dads and Moms
After a polarizing 2024 Presidential election, DCG and D3F Founder Allan Shedlin restates the dadvocacy organizations' guiding principles.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 13, 2024


Our Daddying Thoughts Post-Election
Editor Scott Beller and D3F Founder Allan Shedlin offer daddying thoughts after digesting results of the 2024 Presidential Election.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 6, 2024


Our Nest is Half Full
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller chooses to look at his imminent empty nest as half full.

Allan Shedlin
4 days ago


Why Not Speak the Truth to Our Kids Through History?
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller suggests letting the truth of history be the guide when talking with our kids about important topics that too often have been politicized and obscured with misinformation.

Allan Shedlin
Apr 9


After 20 Years, We're at the Right Place at the Right Time and Still Having A Ball
On the occasion of his 20th wedding anniversary, Daddying blog editor Scott Beller reflects on how being in the right place at the right time can be life-changing.

Allan Shedlin
Apr 3


Preserving Your Daddying Heart
Daddying Film Festival founder Allan Shedlin writes that men are more than capable of exceeding cultural expectations for Dads when they embrace delivery-room vows and nurture their daddying hearts.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 25


Springing Forward but Dad's Still Keeping Time
Daddying editor Scott Beller adapts to an evolving Spring Break schedule with his teen daughters, one in college and one still at home.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 20


What Floats to the Top
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin, whose older brother is battling cancer, reflects on the importance and true masculinity of men expressing emotion, tenderness, and compassion.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 10


Daddying and the Toys That Bind
Daddying editor Scott Beller returned from Toy Fair 2026 inspired and ready to roll out expanded blog and Daddying Film Festival content to include a focus on the importance of play.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 4


A Special Dad's Quest to Balance the Needs of the Many
Guest writer Clint Harrison, a Dad of Two, adoptive Dad of six, and foster Dad to many, explains some challenges involved in caring for his uniquely blended family.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 26


What Fatherhood Taught Me About Leadership, Accountability, and Legacy
Guest writer Joe Henderson, men's coach and founder of Lead Don't Blame, discusses the importance of presence and reveals how true leadership in the adult world begins at home in how you respond to everyday interactions with your kids and family.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 18


Halftime Shows, Dads Playing with Kids, and OTHER Sources of Joy
Daddying Editor Scott Beller's pursuit of joy in 2026 takes him from the Super Bowl to Ticketmaster to Toy Fair in New York City in search of meaning, music, and the importance of being a more playful, involved Dad.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 13
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