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'Tis the Daddying Season
The Daddying blog editorial staff of Allan Shedlin and Scott Beller share a few of their favorite posts of 2025 and some words they'd like to sweep into the dustbin of history.

Allan Shedlin
7 days ago
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Why I Work with Dads
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin explains why he's made it his mission to support the work of Dads around the world and impact of the international Daddying Film Fest.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 2
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Getting the Banned Back Together
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller kicks off the holiday season by presenting the 6th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!

Allan Shedlin
Nov 26
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The Pinnacle of Daddying
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin opens the holiday season reflecting on fatherhood and how the lifelong process of daddying has been as nurturing for him as it has for his children.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 12
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Give Your Children What They Most Want and Need for the Holidays and Beyond
Allan Shedlin shares his timeless holiday sentiment urging dads to give their children what they most want and need: their presence.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 24, 2024
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A Daddying Origin Story Reluctantly Renewed for the Holidays
Daddying editor Scott Beller would rather talk about his kids & D3F stories at holiday parties. But you're welcome to read his origin story.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 19, 2024
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No Time for Empathy Overload During the Season of Good Cheer
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin is trying to suppress his empathy overload this holiday season.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 12, 2024
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For the Love of Reading with Our Kids...and Brad Meltzer
Kick off the season of giving with the Daddying blog's 5th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!

Allan Shedlin
Nov 28, 2024
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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.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
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A Daring New Year Reflection for Dads
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin challenges dads to take a good look in the mirror in the New Year.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 13, 2023
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All This Dad Wants For Christmas
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller submits his Christmas gift wish list for his teen daughters' consideration.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 7, 2023
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It's Been Another "Banner" Year for Books and Curiosity...and That's Tragic
In a year of book bans, editor Scott Beller presents the Daddying blog's 4th annual Books To Read w/ Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway

Allan Shedlin
Nov 22, 2023
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Let There Be Peace, Presence, and Daddying This Holiday Season
Season's greetings and happy holidays from DCG Founder Allan Shedlin & Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 22, 2022
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In This "Banner" Year, Celebrate Freedom of Reading Whatever You and Your Kids Want
Daddying blog's 3rd annual Books to Read With Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway

Allan Shedlin
Nov 24, 2022
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A Dad for the Holidays
DADDYING guest writer Kirsten Porter shares holiday memories of and poetry to express her yearning to reconcile with her father.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 1, 2021
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Give Them Presence for the Holidays...and Then Some
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin encourages parents to start a family tradition of giving more PRESENCE instead of presents for the holiday season.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 25, 2021
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Read With Your Kids to Open Their Minds...and Yours
DADDYING celebrates reading, discovery, and diversity with our 2nd Annual Books To Read With Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & Book Giveaway!

Allan Shedlin
Nov 18, 2021
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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
Nov 23, 2020
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'Tis the Daddying Season
The Daddying blog editorial staff of Allan Shedlin and Scott Beller share a few of their favorite posts of 2025 and some words they'd like to sweep into the dustbin of history.

Allan Shedlin
7 days ago
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Navigating Holiday Stress: Managing Expectations with Teens from Both Parents' Perspectives
Guest writer and college advisor Dr. Medeeha Khan offers parents of teens practical advice to manage expectations and family stress during the holidays.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 18
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Do Our Kids Really Want or Need a d-AI-ddy?
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin considers the potential negative and positive impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on parenting and whether a "dAIddy" might ever measure up to the very real wants and needs of our kids/grandkids.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 8
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Why I Work with Dads
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin explains why he's made it his mission to support the work of Dads around the world and impact of the international Daddying Film Fest.

Allan Shedlin
Dec 2
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Getting the Banned Back Together
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller kicks off the holiday season by presenting the 6th annual Books to Read with Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & FREE Book Giveaway!

Allan Shedlin
Nov 26
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What the Heck is Neotenic Daddying?
In honor of Mickey Mouse's birthday, Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin defines "neotenic daddying" and explains how Dads can best apply the idea to their everyday parenting.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 18
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The Pinnacle of Daddying
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin opens the holiday season reflecting on fatherhood and how the lifelong process of daddying has been as nurturing for him as it has for his children.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 12
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Farewell to A Caring, Thoughtful, Giving Dad, Granddad, and Writer
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers his first boss, longtime friend, and award-winning writer J. Boyce Gleason.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 6
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At School Our Kids Are Now Forced to Learn the Difference Between Spooky and Truly Scary
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller writes about the horrific state of our country and classrooms in 2025 and how this Halloween, our kids have been forced to learn the difference between Halloween frights and real monsters.

Allan Shedlin
Oct 31
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Setting Sail – A Father's Journey Reimagined
Guest poetry by 21st Century Dads founder David Hirsch intended to help comfort other parents caring for their own special needs children.

Allan Shedlin
Oct 22
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