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The Elephant (& Donkey) In the Room
Dr. Dan and Celenie Singley discuss effects of constant divisive news, social media debate & threats to values/safety on our mental health.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 27
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.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 11, 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.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 3, 2024
A Dad's Struggle To Move Beyond Miscarriage
Welcome to Fatherhood podcast host Kelly Jean-Philippe shares how he and his wife endured the pain of miscarriage differently.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 26, 2023
One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand
Daddying editor Scott Beller wants more parents to know about the dangers of fentanyl and that Narcan is the best defense against overdose.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 10, 2023
Want More Time With Your Kids? Cherish Your Health
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller learned the importance of parental self-care by watching his father neglect his own health.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 11, 2022
The Superpower of Being Present
Think of the children in your life. Their superpower is living in the moment. COVID-19 implores us to be more like our children.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 1, 2020
Daddying Gets Its Due This Fathers' Day with PBS Series "Grown Up Dad"
For Fathers' Day, PBS documentary series creator Joe Gidjunis champions involved Dads while urging meaningful public policy and societal changes to support greater balance in parenting roles.
Allan Shedlin
6 days ago
Time and Babies Fly II: She's On Her Way
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter as she graduates high school and looks forward to college life.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 7
I Am My Father’s Medicine
Guest writer and Ditox founder Thao Vanessa Tran writes about her father and asserts that supporting men's mental health need not be complicated.
Allan Shedlin
May 28
My Father Was My Hero But Don't Ever Call Him That!
Mitch Berliner's father was a veteran and hero of World War II. He also was a great Dad.
Allan Shedlin
May 21
When Firsts are Over and Finals Begin, Daddying Finds New Life
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for his first daughter to graduate high school and takes another step towards letting go.
Allan Shedlin
May 15
In Appreciation of Teachers
Allan gives thanks to his 5th-grade teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.
Allan Shedlin
May 7
Live Forum Wraps Another Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Year of Daddying Films
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin wraps up the 4th annual event and looks forward to D3F 2026 Call for Entries.
Allan Shedlin
May 1
What Happens at the Daddying Film Forum Doesn't Have to Stay There
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller previews the 3rd annual Daddying Film Forum at Bryn Mawr College, PA.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 24
Death, Taxes, and the Daddying Heart of a Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Justin Schein tells the daddying story at the heart of his award-winning film "Death & Taxes."
Allan Shedlin
Apr 17
The Daddying Backstory for My Documentary "THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD"
Award-winning filmmaker Jen Senko provides backstory to her film The Brainwashing of My Dad, a Daddying Film Fest 2025 official selection.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 8
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