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Did George Washington Ever Wear His Baby?

Allan Shedlin

Feb 2

Did George Washington Ever Wear His Baby?

Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin celebrates creation of Congressional Dads Caucus but says daddying is more important than politics.

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'Tis the (Awards) Season and D3F Is Calling for Short Films from Kids and Involved Dads

Allan Shedlin

Jan 11

'Tis the (Awards) Season and D3F Is Calling for Short Films from Kids and Involved Dads

Daddying Film Festival & Forum director Allan Shedlin announces 2023 call for entries will open to student and dad filmmakers on January 16.

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The Daddying Film Festival and Forum (D3F) is Ready For A Blockbuster New Year

Allan Shedlin

Dec 14, 2022

The Daddying Film Festival and Forum (D3F) is Ready For A Blockbuster New Year

The Daddying Film Festival has earned a sequel and has launched a website to prepare for another blockbuster year celebrating involved dads.

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Our Chaotic Parenting Times Have Given Birth to a New Syndrome – HPS

Allan Shedlin

Oct 19, 2022

Our Chaotic Parenting Times Have Given Birth to a New Syndrome – HPS

DCG Founder Allan Shedlin describes a new parenting affliction that seems to exist wherever and whenever parents and children are together.

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From the Penitentiary to the World Bank, Daddying Is Within Reach

Allan Shedlin

Jul 27, 2022

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?

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Onward to The Daddying Film Festival Sequel!

Allan Shedlin

Jul 6, 2022

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.

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Allan Shedlin

Jun 15, 2022

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.

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The Challenge of Taking On New Roles and Searching for A Sense of Place

Allan Shedlin

Apr 6, 2022

The Challenge of Taking On New Roles and Searching for A Sense of Place

Editor Scott Beller is still growing into & trying to get comfortable with his new role as parent of an awesome, independent teen daughter.

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I'm Finding A Ray of Hope In An Unexpected Place

Allan Shedlin

Feb 24, 2022

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.

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How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux

One Useful Weapon All Parents Should Have On Hand

The Importance of Parents Being There – REALLY Being There

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