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Allan Shedlin

Dec 7, 2022

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.

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Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart

Allan Shedlin

Nov 16, 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.

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Grandpas Support Trust Building with Youth and Police

Allan Shedlin

Sep 28, 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

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When Lifelong Daddying Grants Us Yet Another Sunset

Allan Shedlin

Aug 3, 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.

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

Allan Shedlin

Jul 17, 2022

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 10, 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 22, 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

Apr 1, 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 25, 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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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

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