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Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart

Allan Shedlin

Nov 16

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.

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Grandpas Support Trust Building with Youth and Police

Allan Shedlin

Sep 28

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

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When Lifelong Daddying Grants Us Yet Another Sunset

Allan Shedlin

Aug 3

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.

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Pop's Voice Was A Prominent Daddying Influence In My Life

Allan Shedlin

Jul 17

Pop's Voice Was A Prominent Daddying Influence In My Life

Author Richard Price remembers his grandfather's early influence on his life.

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A Granddaddy Amazed By His Granddaughter and Doting Son

Allan Shedlin

Aug 4, 2021

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.

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11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom

Allan Shedlin

Jun 9, 2021

11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom

Grandparenting is an identity-altering change and a new stage of parenting that offers priceless opportunities for reflection and gratitude.

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The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying

Allan Shedlin

Apr 21, 2021

The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying

As a milestone birthday approaches, DADvocacy Consulting Group Founder Allan Shedlin reflects on a lifetime of daddying and granddaddying.

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Allan Shedlin

Mar 31, 2021

The Most Foolish Thought I Ever Had

Thinking about grandparenting as a new stage of parenting seems logical.

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Granddaddying Wisdom: Let Nature Be Your Teacher

Allan Shedlin

Mar 24, 2021

Granddaddying Wisdom: Let Nature Be Your Teacher

I realize when I make a donation to The Nature Conservancy, I’m not giving anything of yours away. On the contrary, I’m investing for you...

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Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart

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