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Grand Ink Revelations for the New Year
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin puts his commitment to being there for his kids and grandkids in writing.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 10, 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."
Allan Shedlin
Jan 3, 2024
It Should be No Secret How to Be A Good Parent in 2024
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller remembers that like his Mom's cookie recipe, being a good parent in the New Year is really no secret.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 26, 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.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
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
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.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 29, 2023
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
We Must Protect Our Children’s Rights to Prevent So Many of Them from Being Wronged
DCG founder Allan Shedlin makes a plea to adults for World Children's Day.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 15, 2023
A Perfectly-Timed Antidote to Despair
As world events push him toward despair, D3F's Allan Shedlin turns to what always brings him hope: children & youth, specifically at AAHSFF.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 1, 2023
The Smallest Coffins Are the Heaviest
D3F founder Allan Shedlin considers effects of war on the most vulnerable and suggests how we can combat feelings of hopelessness from afar.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 25, 2023
Daddying Film Fest 2024 Expands to Celebrate the Many Faces of Caring Men
Daddying Film Festival & Forum partners Equimundo & All American High School Film Festival help kick off 2024 call for entries January 1st.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 18, 2023
How A Wedding Toast Could Provide A Shield Against Inhumanity
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin asks you to imagine a world that embraces vulnerability as a strength.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 11, 2023
Finding Your Daddying Lodestar
DCG founder Allan Shedlin helps fathers find their "daddying lodestars" to guide them to become dads they want and kids need them to be.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 27, 2023
The Queen of Goodbye
Writer Jane Ehrenfeld shares how she and her daughter with special needs are challenged to cope with constant back-to-school changes.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 13, 2023
Embrace the Wobble
Dr. Anthony Fleg writes about his dilemma of being a coach, teacher and dad as he helps his daughter learn to ride without training wheels.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 6, 2023
5 Essential Rules for Parental Time Travel
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller is a dad who constantly travels back and forth in time.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 2, 2023
Why Shouldn’t You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve?
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin and granddaughter Casey put their lifelong daddying commitment in writing.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 23, 2023
Everybody Get On Board
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin writes how fitting it was to present musician Justin Roberts with the 1st Roy R. Neuberger Prize.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 27, 2023
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Climate Change
Writer and author of "Growing Sustainable Together" Shannon Brescher Shea shares 5 tips to help parents talk to kids about climate change.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 20, 2023
Louise's Suitcase and How Film Can Help Make Our Daddying Mission: Possible
DCG founder Allan Shedlin explains his inspiration for creating the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F).
Allan Shedlin
Jul 12, 2023
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
5 days ago
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
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
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
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
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
D3F Makes an Impact Because The Importance of Daddying Is Universal
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin explains one of the many behind-the-scenes benefits of managing a festival with such universal appeal: forging diverse and lasting friendships.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 16
Heroes Fight Book Bans for Their Kids' Freedom to Read and Think for Themselves
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller provides a Banned Books Week reminder that the freedom to read fight continues and reading with our kids helps open their minds and ours.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 8
A Poem For Our Grandchildren During Ugly Times
Granddad, poet, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller shares an original poem for his grandchildren and yours that reflects these difficult times.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 1
When Our Babies Become Adults, Daddying Work Persists
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller debunks the myth that dads and their children can age out of blogging relevance.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 24
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