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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 Priscilla Gilman Found Her Daddy and Herself
DCG founder Allan Shedlin shares his first Daddying blog book review for Priscilla Gilman's memoir, The Critic's Daughter.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 29, 2023
How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux
D3F Founder Allan Shedlin shares truths learned from 100s of interviews with men of different circumstances but with similar stories to tell
Allan Shedlin
Mar 16, 2023
Taking A Walk Down Memory Lane In My Daughters' Shoes
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller takes on his next challenge as a dad: remaining a trusted resource for his kids during their teen years.
Allan Shedlin
Feb 9, 2023
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
A Grandfather's Grand Current Of Love
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin reflects on what it means to be a grandfather on his 1st grandchild's 25th birthday.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 7, 2022
Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart
DCG founder Allan Shedlin just conducted his 200th daddying interview w/ artist JP Granillo & shares dad lessons learned the past 25 years.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 16, 2022
A Grieving Father Seeks To Reveal the Wisdom of Trauma By Telling Stories of Others Like Him
With "We Were Here," filmmaker Robert Manganelli tells stories of dads like him grieving the loss of a child and seeks deeper wisdom.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 5, 2022
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
Time and Babies Fly While Daddy Hopes To Stay Connected
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter's birthday by applauding her achievements and letting her fly solo.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 22, 2022
Toward Tenderizing Daddy Disappointment
Fathering Words from poet E. Ethelbert Miller inspire thoughts of daddy yearning and forgiveness in DCG founder Allan Shedlin.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 31, 2022
When Lifelong Daddying Grants Us Yet Another Sunset
DCG founder Allan Shedlin copes with yet another daddying transition as his two grandchildren embark on a new phase of their lives.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 3, 2022
From the Penitentiary to the World Bank, Daddying Is Within Reach
DCG's Allan Shedlin urges fathers of all backgrounds to ask and act on a question most men never ponder: what kind of dad do I want to be?
Allan Shedlin
Jul 27, 2022
Pop's Voice Was A Prominent Daddying Influence In My Life
Author Richard Price remembers his grandfather's early influence on his life.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 17, 2022
Onward to The Daddying Film Festival Sequel!
DCG's Allan Shedlin takes one last look back at the inaugural Daddying Film Fest before launching bigger, more dad-inclusive plans for 2023.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 6, 2022
Is Twenty Dollars Enough?
Inspired by the work of Daddying Film Festival finalists DCG's Allan Shedlin shares a priceless story about the importance of involved dads.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 15, 2022
Being A Dad Gave Me The Best Creative Fuel To Launch A "Space Cadet"
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts shares how his creative process has changed since becoming a dad.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 8, 2022
Labeling Involved Dads "Mr. Mom" is as Inaccurate as Calling Strong Moms "Mrs. Dad"
DCG founder Allan Shedlin dislikes calling strong moms "Mrs/Ms Dad" as much as he dislikes labeling nurturing dads "Mr Mom."
Allan Shedlin
May 5, 2022
Appreciation of Dads In Their Presence and Absence May Be Reaching All-Time High
DCG founder and KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival co-director Allan Shedlin explains why father involvement seems more important than ever.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 28, 2022
The Challenge of Taking On New Roles and Searching for A Sense of Place
Editor Scott Beller is still growing into & trying to get comfortable with his new role as parent of an awesome, independent teen daughter.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 6, 2022
Parents Must Think Not Just of Ukraine During This Crisis But of OURkraine
DCG founder Allan Shedlin considers the war on Ukraine and offers parents, teachers & other caregivers guidance how to address kids' fears.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 2, 2022
Getting the Banned Back Together
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller kicks off the holiday season by presenting the 6th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!
Allan Shedlin
5 days ago
What the Heck is Neotenic Daddying?
In honor of Mickey Mouse's birthday, Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin defines "neotenic daddying" and explains how Dads can best apply the idea to their everyday parenting.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 18
The Pinnacle of Daddying
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin opens the holiday season reflecting on fatherhood and how the lifelong process of daddying has been as nurturing for him as it has for his children.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 12
Farewell to A Caring, Thoughtful, Giving Dad, Granddad, and Writer
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers his first boss, longtime friend, and award-winning writer J. Boyce Gleason.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 6
At School Our Kids Are Now Forced to Learn the Difference Between Spooky and Truly Scary
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller writes about the horrific state of our country and classrooms in 2025 and how this Halloween, our kids have been forced to learn the difference between Halloween frights and real monsters.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 31
Setting Sail – A Father's Journey Reimagined
Guest poetry by 21st Century Dads founder David Hirsch intended to help comfort other parents caring for their own special needs children.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 22
D3F Makes an Impact Because The Importance of Daddying Is Universal
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin explains one of the many behind-the-scenes benefits of managing a festival with such universal appeal: forging diverse and lasting friendships.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 16
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
A Poem For Our Grandchildren During Ugly Times
Granddad, poet, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller shares an original poem for his grandchildren and yours that reflects these difficult times.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 1
When Our Babies Become Adults, Daddying Work Persists
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller debunks the myth that dads and their children can age out of blogging relevance.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 24
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