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Allan Shedlin

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

The Incident: A Wreck At the Intersection of Toxic Masculinity and Race

DCG DADvisor Neil Tift shares an old story that's still relevant in today's conversation about race, masculinity, and how we raise our sons.

Allan Shedlin

It's No Surprise: Crying Can Be A Dad Strength

the birth of one’s first child often provides the chink that breaks through the masculine armor that has formed throughout a boy's life...

How the Atticus Award For Best Dad-Created Film Earned Roy R. Neuberger's Name

How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux

One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand