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The DADDYING blog provides commentary, personal narratives, reviews, research & other creative expressions from a diverse group of colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong Dad involvement.
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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


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


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


Did George Washington Ever Wear His Baby?
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin celebrates creation of Congressional Dads Caucus but says daddying is more important than politics.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 2, 2023


Grandpas Support Trust Building with Youth and Police
Grandpas United co-founder Jim Isenberg tells how members stay involved with grandkids through mentoring and staying active in the community

Allan Shedlin
Sep 28, 2022


I'm Finding A Ray of Hope In An Unexpected Place
In tough times, DCG founder Allan Shedlin finds a ray of hope in an unexpected place: the increased involvement of fathers with their kids.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 24, 2022


How I Gained Lifetime Benefits Meeting the Granddaddy of All Daddying Dads
For the DADDYING blog's 2nd anniversary, editor Scott Beller writes a love letter of thanks to DCG founder Allan Shedlin.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 18, 2022


It's Time to Raise the Daddying Bar
DCG founder Allan Shedlin is more convinced than ever it’s time to boost expectations about how dads are involved in their kids' lives.

Allan Shedlin
Jan 6, 2022


How My Students Came to Know Me As "Daddy of the School"
DCG founder and former elementary school principal Allan Shedlin explains how a former student gave him the title "daddy of the school."

Allan Shedlin
Jul 21, 2021


First and Foremost It’s About the Children
DADvocacy can rightly be viewed as encouraging enhanced partnerships between fathers and mothers.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 4, 2021


The Daddying Movement Evolved and Is Helping Redefine Masculinity
As the Daddying Movement evolves, dads are being REmasculated while what it means to be a father and "real man" is expanded and redefined.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 3, 2020


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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