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a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 4, 2024
I Am A Fireman's Daughter
Guest writer Claudette Scheffold considered her fire-fighting dad, Fred, a superhero long before she witnessed him at work.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 8, 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.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 25, 2024
It's Impossible for a Child to Steal a Gun from a Responsible Adult
To help curb gun violence and protect our kids, writer Charlotte Clymer says we need strict regulations on responsible gun ownership.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 4, 2024
Back-To-School Nights with Dad(dy)
DCG DADvisor Dr. Anthony Fleg writes on the importance of dads being there for their kids, even for Back-to-School Night.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 13, 2024
D3F and Sundance Award-Winning Film "Daughters" Takes Dad Involvement to the Next Level on Netflix
We celebrate the Netflix debut of Sundance & Daddying Film Fest winning documentary Daughters by resharing Angela Patton's guest post.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 23, 2024
Storytime on Deployment: How Dads Can Stay Involved and Connected with Their Kids
U.S. Navy sailor Cody Dodd explains how deployed dads can stay involved and create memories with their kids through the magic of storytime.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 17, 2024
The Art and Joy of Playtime with Dad
Artist Jasmine-Simone Morgan hopes her painting inspires parents and father figures to create joyful memories through playtime with dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 19, 2024
My Brother's Trophy
To this day, award-winning author J. Boyce Gleason remembers wise daddying words from his brother about what is truly important.
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Allan Shedlin
May 28, 2024
4 Things A Dad Can Learn From Reading Books by Women About Motherhood
As a husband and father who became hooked on books about motherhood, Alex Trippier discovered it can also be transformative for dads.
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Allan Shedlin
May 15, 2024
The Impact and Inspiration of "Daughters"
Girls For A Change CEO Angela Patton introduces her Sundance Film Fest award-winning film Daughters at Daddying Film Forum in Philadelphia.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 24, 2024
Embrace the Gap in your Past: 5 Strategies to Seek Comfort, Encouragement, and Guidance from Family History
Guest writer & emotional health educator Jane Honikman gives guidance to parents who want to trace and connect with their family's history.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 11, 2024
How A Faithful Dad Gained A Healthy Perspective and Counts His Blessings
Cantor Rick Lawrence explains how he gained perspective about his and his family's health by visiting with others during chaplain training.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 3, 2024
Embrace the Gap in Support for New Fathers: 7 Strategies to Offer Comfort, Encouragement and Guidance
Postpartum and emotional health expert Jane Honikman provides 7 strategies to support often underserved new fathers.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 25, 2024
How Baseball Influenced My Parenting
Writer, dad, and mediocre Little Leaguer Francois Bereaud explains how baseball helped make him a more patient and mindful parent.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 7, 2024
A Dad's Influence and Memory Helps This Poet Remain Bulletproof
The Bulletproof Poet, Ismael Rodriguez, Jr., shares poetry that carries the positive, lasting impact of a father being there for his child.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 3, 2024
For Unto Us A New Life in the New Year
U.S. Marine vet, dad coach Ben Killoy celebrates the arrival of his son Evan and gives heightened meaning to the phrase "New Year, New You."
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
How the Grinch stole my heart
Washington Post book critic and dad to a special needs child Ron Charles shares his affinity for Dr. Seuss' iconic holiday classic story.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 29, 2023
FK Your Diet and Feed the Urge to Give
During this season of giving & eating, author J. Boyce Gleason reminds us that just a little bit of kindness & creativity can go a long way.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 8, 2023
Veterans Day in A World Still At War
For Veterans Day, DCG founder Allan Shedlin introduces US Army and Iraq vet Donna Zephrine's reflections on seen and unseen scars of war.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 4, 2023
When the Native Son Returns...Accompanied By His Own Son and Grandson
Matthew Wolf gains new admiration for his father while traveling back to their Midwestern roots for dad's 65th high school reunion.
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