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a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 29, 2024
What Would You Keep in Your Pregnant Father Kit?
Allan sorts through the contents of a vintage "Pregnant Father Kit" and considers how much dad roles and societal perceptions have changed.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 21, 2024
There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Dad
Allan Shedlin asks dads & moms to consider children consumers of parenting and strive to meet their needs rather than be "perfect parents."
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 25, 2024
Celebrating A Daddying Bicentennial
DCG and Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin and Editor Scott Beller celebrate the Daddying blog's 200th post.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 17, 2024
Once Upon A Time...Before Daddying
Allan writes of a little boy who craved his father’s love, attention, and presence, which was scarce.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 3, 2024
For Unto Us A New Life in the New Year
U.S. Marine vet, dad coach Ben Killoy celebrates the arrival of his son Evan and gives heightened meaning to the phrase "New Year, New You."
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 26, 2023
It Should be No Secret How to Be A Good Parent in 2024
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers that like his Mom's cookie recipe, being a good parent in the New Year is really no secret.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
How the Grinch stole my heart
Washington Post book critic and dad to a special needs child Ron Charles shares his affinity for Dr. Seuss' iconic holiday classic story.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 7, 2023
All This Dad Wants For Christmas
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller submits his Christmas gift wish list for his teen daughters' consideration.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 18, 2023
Daddying Film Fest 2024 Expands to Celebrate the Many Faces of Caring Men
Daddying Film Festival & Forum partners Equimundo & All American High School Film Festival help kick off 2024 call for entries January 1st.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 22, 2023
Driving Instructions For Me and My Daughter's Sweet 16
Daddying Editor Scott Beller shares daddy driving tips while celebrating a sweet 16 years traveling with the one who made him a dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 2, 2023
5 Essential Rules for Parental Time Travel
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller is a dad who constantly travels back and forth in time.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 12, 2023
Louise's Suitcase and How Film Can Help Make Our Daddying Mission: Possible
DCG founder Allan Shedlin explains his inspiration for creating the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F).
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 7, 2023
Finding True Liberty Where Patriots Declared Their Independence and Inalienable Rights
Daddying editor Scott Beller visited Philadelphia to cheer for his daughter in the Independence Day Regatta but also got to witness history.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 21, 2023
Parable of the Papa
DCG DADvisor and Albuquerque's inaugural poet laureate Hakim Bellamy examines the differences between being a father and art of being a dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 14, 2023
Daddying the Undaddied
Psychiatrist Richard Yudell, MD, reluctantly shares a story that demonstrates his father's lack of true presence in his life.
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Allan Shedlin
May 3, 2023
A Dad's Voyage to Seek Out New Ways to Stay Connected
Author J. Boyce Gleason credits Star Trek: A New Generation for helping him reconnect with his son when work life made it difficult.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 19, 2023
Which Way Do You Go For Daddying?
Guest blogger Anthony Fleg shares an important daddying lesson learned while on a daddy-daughter bike ride.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 13, 2023
What Does It Mean For Dads To Remember Their Destination?
DCG founder Allan Shedlin reflects on the most difficult part of launching the Daddying Film Fest & Forum (D3F): remembering why it exists.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 7, 2023
Why Am I Childless on Spring Break and Who Will Select Daddying Film Fest's Atticus Award Finalists?
In the first spring break traveling without his kids Daddying editor Scott Beller fills the void with good food and a heartwarming film.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 23, 2023
How the Atticus Award For Best Dad-Created Film Earned Roy R. Neuberger's Name
Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin explains the origin and significance of the festival's Roy R. Neuberger award.
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