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Scott Beller, Editor and Contributing Writer

Since February 2020, the DADDYING blog has provided weekly commentary, personal narratives, reviews, research, poetry, and other creative expressions from a diverse group of colleagues, guest writers, and experts to promote the benefits of lifelong Dad involvement for kids, families, and communities.

A Special Dad's Quest to Balance the Needs of the Many

Guest writer Clint Harrison, a Dad of Two, adoptive Dad of six, and foster Dad to many, explains some challenges involved in caring for his uniquely blended family.

Allan Shedlin

Feb 26

The 5th Annual Daddying Film Fest Offers 71 Reasons to Celebrate Importance of Involved Dads in 2026

Daddying blog editor Scott Beller officially opens the 5th annual virtual Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) by sharing a preview of the festival's official selections, 2026 Atticus Award finalists, and how to get free passes to the online festival.

Allan Shedlin

Jan 9

Behind-the-Scenes with Dad, Filmmaker, and Megaforce Fan Bob Lindenmayer

Filmmaker Bob Lindenmayer shares the backstory and inspiration for creating the documentary film and Daddying Film Festival & Forum 2026 official selection "Making MegaForce," which celebrates the 80s sci-fi cult film, starring actor Barry Bostwick.

Allan Shedlin

Dec 31, 2025

My Weekend with Powerful Dads Forged By Vulnerability, Brotherhood, and Resilience

Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin spent the weekend bonding in brotherhood with a special group of dads in Chicago.

Allan Shedlin

Sep 11, 2025

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

What Would A Father Do for His Daughter?

Filmmaker Adam Fried is inspired in his personal and professional life by his daughter and his own experience with an absent dad.

Allan Shedlin

Oct 8, 2024

Understanding My Mother's Anguish

Editor Scott Beller had difficulty watching Brendan Fraser's performance in The Whale because it reminded him of his mom's similar struggles

Allan Shedlin

May 12, 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.

Allan Shedlin

Apr 7, 2023

"As They Made Us" Shows The Painful and Often Complex Flip Side of A Dad's Influence

Daddying blog editor Scott Beller recommends the film "As They Made Us" for anyone who has ever had a strained relationship with a parent.

Allan Shedlin

Feb 24, 2023

She Impresses Dad Most with the Way She Carries Herself

Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter from afar on her 19th birthday.

Allan Shedlin

10 hours ago

The Day My Soul Crashed: A Father's Journey from Shattered to Serving

Alfred Niwagaba tells his story of being inspired by and caring for his son with special needs in Uganda.

Allan Shedlin

Sep 9

Distant Water Cannot Quench A Thirst

Nicholas Banura Aine writes about his struggles with long-distance parenting, which created deep emotional gaps with his children, one with autism, who needed his presence.

Allan Shedlin

Sep 2

Glad You're Here: A Love Note to My Youngest Daughter on Her 17th Birthday

Daddying blog editor Scott Beller writes a special note to his youngest daughter for her birthday, which coincides with back-to-school and the beginning of her high school senior year.

Allan Shedlin

Aug 28

Modern Childhood: Is The Next Generation of Kids Really The Loneliest One?

Guest writer Tessa Dodson highlights the complexity of modern childhood and offers parents practical guidance for supporting kids in building social connections through open communication, managed screentime, and unstructured play.

Allan Shedlin

Aug 19

The Dads and Sons of Summer

Poet and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller debuts an original poem about baseball, Dads, and sons in this week's Daddying blog.

Allan Shedlin

Aug 12

I Left San Francisco for Colorado Springs. It Changed How I See Democracy

Youth Documentary Academy founder Tom Shepard writes about how he's been inspired by the diverse stories of his filmmaking students and other young people and what our country's leaders could and should learn from them.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 30

Savoring the Privilege of Lifelong Daddying

Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin shares the joy of being a lifelong Dad, Granddad, and soon, a Great Granddad.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 30

With Our World in Metamorphosis, Those End-Of-Summer Butterflies Remain the Same

Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin welcomes back-to-school season and those end-of-summer butterflies with an open mind and open arms.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 23

What Happened to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?

Daddying editor Scott Beller laments the continued human rights abuses by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including murders this past week of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 16