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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
2 days ago


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


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


Five Diverse and Inclusive Years of Daddying
Editor Scott Beller and founder Allan Shedlin celebrate the Daddying blog's 5-year anniversary.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 20


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


It's About the Children
On World Children's Day, Allan is reminded DADvocacy Consulting Group & Daddying Film Fest's work is primarily for the benefit of children.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 21, 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


This Blog Exists Because Men Are Eager to Talk About Daddying
D3F founder Allan Shedlin explains the motivation behind his daddying work serving dads who want to be more involved with their children.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 9, 2024


My Brother's Trophy
To this day, award-winning author J. Boyce Gleason remembers wise daddying words from his brother about what is truly important.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 19, 2024


The Ecology of Daddying
With Fathers’ Day upon us, Allan offers a perspective on parenting that doesn't get enough attention: it doesn't happen in a vacuum.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 12, 2024


4 Standouts From 3 Decades of Daddying Dialogue
Allan Shedlin offers highlights from 3 decades talking to fathers and kids about qualities they value most in being or having a dad.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 5, 2024


The Little Film Festival That Could and Freshman Boat That Did
While editor Scott Beller troubleshoots the virtual D3F looking for solutions, the blog gets lost and his daughter hunts a championship.

Allan Shedlin
May 4, 2024


A Rare Dad Gets Beyond "Why Me?"
Daniel DeFabio, a dad dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis for his child, tries to move past hopelessly asking "why me?"

Allan Shedlin
Mar 20, 2024


Daddying, Granddaddying, and the College Shit Show
D3F and DCG founder Allan empathizes with his granddaughter after she endures the dreaded wait for response to her college applications.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 13, 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.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 29, 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."

Allan Shedlin
Feb 21, 2024


The Daddying Movement Continues to Evolve
Allan revisits The Daddying Movement and positive changes spurred by a growing, dad-friendly social media ecosystem, including podcasts.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 1, 2024


Celebrating A Daddying Bicentennial
DCG and Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin and Editor Scott Beller celebrate the Daddying blog's 200th post.

Allan Shedlin
Jan 25, 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.

Allan Shedlin
Jan 17, 2024


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
2 days ago


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


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
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