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The DADDYING blog provides commentary, research, personal narratives, reviews & recommendations, and other creative expressions from

a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.

Allan Shedlin

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.

Allan Shedlin

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

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

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

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.

Allan Shedlin

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.

In This "Banner" Year, Celebrate Freedom of Reading Whatever You and Your Kids Want

Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart

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