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Allan Shedlin

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

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

A Granddaddy Amazed By His Granddaughter and Doting Son

Teacher and artist Doug Erwin basks in daddying joys of meeting his granddaughter, being a granddad & seeing his son as an involved dad.

Allan Shedlin

Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Despite the sadness and disappointment being magnified as our holiday plans are rethought, I battle to have my positive nature prevail.

Allan Shedlin

This Is What I Learned From My Lovely Emma On A Windy Day

Emma’s my 9-year-old granddaughter, the first offspring of my first offspring. To say Emma is a delight begs more descriptive adjectives.

How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux

One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand

The Importance of Parents Being There – REALLY Being There