Allan Shedlin
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
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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.
Allan Shedlin
- Sep 22
Time and Babies Fly While Daddy Hopes To Stay Connected
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter's birthday by applauding her achievements and letting her fly solo.
Allan Shedlin
- Aug 31
Toward Tenderizing Daddy Disappointment
Fathering Words from poet E. Ethelbert Miller inspire thoughts of daddy yearning and forgiveness in DCG founder Allan Shedlin.
Allan Shedlin
- Aug 16
An Important Daddying Perspective for a New School Year
DCG founder Allan Shedlin prepares for back to school by thanking teachers for their dedication during difficult times.
Allan Shedlin
- Jul 27
From the Penitentiary to the World Bank, Daddying Is Within Reach
DCG's Allan Shedlin urges fathers of all backgrounds to ask and act on a question most men never ponder: what kind of dad do I want to be?
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.
Allan Shedlin
- Jul 6
Onward to The Daddying Film Festival Sequel!
DCG's Allan Shedlin takes one last look back at the inaugural Daddying Film Fest before launching bigger, more dad-inclusive plans for 2023.
Allan Shedlin
- Jun 15
Is Twenty Dollars Enough?
Inspired by the work of Daddying Film Festival finalists DCG's Allan Shedlin shares a priceless story about the importance of involved dads.
Allan Shedlin
- Jun 8
Being A Dad Gave Me The Best Creative Fuel To Launch A "Space Cadet"
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts shares how his creative process has changed since becoming a dad.
Allan Shedlin
- May 19
My Father’s Pillow Talk
Award-winning author and cartoonist Charles Johnson remembers the influence his father had on his storied career path.
Allan Shedlin
- May 11
How the Father I Never Met Motivated Me to Connect With Lost Family and Become The Dad My Kids Need
Author Eugene Schneeberg went looking for the father he never met and found a new family and motivation to be the dad his children need.
Allan Shedlin
- May 5
Labeling Involved Dads "Mr. Mom" is as Inaccurate as Calling Strong Moms "Mrs. Dad"
DCG founder Allan Shedlin dislikes calling strong moms "Mrs/Ms Dad" as much as he dislikes labeling nurturing dads "Mr Mom."
Allan Shedlin
- Apr 28
Appreciation of Dads In Their Presence and Absence May Be Reaching All-Time High
DCG founder and KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival co-director Allan Shedlin explains why father involvement seems more important than ever.
Allan Shedlin
- Mar 23
Our World Opens Up When We Let Our Kids Lead the Way
In his new book, Anthony Fleg shares what he's learned as his kids challenge and inspire him to see pandemic life from a fresh perspective.
Allan Shedlin
- Mar 9
How To Start Being An “Outside the Box” Grandparent Today
ThirdPath's Grand Parent Project helps grandparents develop involved relationships with grandkids & promote families' work-life balance.
Allan Shedlin
- Feb 23
I'm Finding A Ray of Hope In An Unexpected Place
In tough times, DCG founder Allan Shedlin finds a ray of hope in an unexpected place: the increased involvement of fathers with their kids.
Allan Shedlin
- Feb 18
How I Gained Lifetime Benefits Meeting the Granddaddy of All Daddying Dads
For the DADDYING blog's 2nd anniversary, editor Scott Beller writes a love letter of thanks to DCG founder Allan Shedlin.
Allan Shedlin
- Feb 9
Why Not Ask Consumers Of Daddying for Their Heartfelt "Reviews?"
DADvocacy Consulting Group's Daddy Appleseed Fund and KIDS FIRST! announce inaugural KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival call for entries.
Allan Shedlin
- Jan 5
It's Time to Raise the Daddying Bar
DCG founder Allan Shedlin is more convinced than ever it’s time to boost expectations about how dads are involved in their kids' lives.
