Daddying Movement | DADvocacy Consulting

The DADDYING blog provides commentary, research, personal narratives, reviews & recommendations, and other creative expressions from

a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.

Allan Shedlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

First and Foremost It’s About the Children

DADvocacy can rightly be viewed as encouraging enhanced partnerships between fathers and mothers.

Allan Shedlin

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.

I Really Lucked Out In 5th Grade

A Daddying Call To Arms

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