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Scott Beller, Editor and Contributing Writer
Since February of 2020, the DADDYING blog has been providing weekly commentary, personal narratives, reviews, research & other creative expressions from a diverse group of colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong Dad involvement to kids and families.
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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
While His Kids Drive Down Diverging Roads, a Dad's Only Choice is to Accompany Both
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller faces back-to-school season with his daughters entering their college freshman and high school junior years, and he may be the one who needs "new student" orientation the most.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 29, 2025
When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Daddy On
As our "trumpestuous" times intensify, the Daddying blog continues to speak out on behalf of all families and their kids.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 18, 2025
My GRANDDaddying Thoughts from New Orleans
Allan recently returned from the Postpartum Support International (PSI) 38th annual conference in New Orleans. He served on a guest panel that looked at the different stages of fatherhood and he addressed one not often covered: grandfatherhood.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 16, 2025
Go West, Young Man
Guest writer Josh Givens, a single Dad, hopes to protect and maintain closeness while his son grows and learns to explore the world.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 8, 2025
We Don’t Have Any Other Dads Coming In: From One Volunteer to a National Movement
NAFFS founder Keith Schumacher writes about the need to rewire the way schools think about and engage Dads and other male caregivers.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 1, 2025
When Firsts are Over and Finals Begin, Daddying Finds New Life
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for his first daughter to graduate high school and takes another step towards letting go.
Allan Shedlin
May 15, 2025
There's A Good Reason My Daughter Loves Something She’s Never Had
Guest writer and girl dad Tyler Pawlak takes time for daddying by sharing a love of coffee brewing with his young daughter.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 19, 2025
Single Socks, Lost Umbrellas, New Year Resolutions, and Birth Vows
Allan rings in the New Year by reminding dads to renew parenting commitments to being there for their kids.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 2, 2025
Our Daddying Thoughts Post-Election
Editor Scott Beller and D3F Founder Allan Shedlin offer daddying thoughts after digesting results of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 6, 2024
Rekindled Thoughts on Creating Patchwork Dads
Allan Shedlin shares his Equimundo blog guest post about creating a patchwork dad to mend the emotional holes created by an absent father.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 16, 2024
What Would A Father Do for His Daughter?
Filmmaker Adam Fried is inspired in his personal and professional life by his daughter and his own experience with an absent dad.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 8, 2024
The Truth About Perfection
Daddying editor Scott Beller wishes his daughter a happy 17th birthday and hopes to help ease some of her college application pressure.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 19, 2024
Back-To-School Nights with Dad(dy)
DCG DADvisor Dr. Anthony Fleg writes on the importance of dads being there for their kids, even for Back-to-School Night.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 4, 2024
What Do You Want For Your Birthday And Other Tough Questions
Our editor celebrates his daughter's birthday with an eye towards the near future, all the questions it raises, and being there for answers.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 30, 2024
My Grandson Made Me Do It: Refreshing Our Focus on Family-School Partnerships
Allan laments the focus on standardized testing and urges a return to basics of learning facilitated by stronger family-school partnerships.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 21, 2024
Storytime on Deployment: How Dads Can Stay Involved and Connected with Their Kids
U.S. Navy sailor Cody Dodd explains how deployed dads can stay involved and create memories with their kids through the magic of storytime.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 23, 2024
New Year, New Daddying Traditions
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller welcomed back a few old holiday traditions in 2025 and started new traditions he hopes return in 2026 and for many years to come.
Allan Shedlin
6 days ago
The 5th Annual Daddying Film Fest Offers 71 Reasons to Celebrate Importance of Involved Dads in 2026
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller officially opens the 5th annual virtual Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) by sharing a preview of the festival's official selections, 2026 Atticus Award finalists, and how to get free passes to the online festival.
Allan Shedlin
Jan 9
Behind-the-Scenes with Dad, Filmmaker, and Megaforce Fan Bob Lindenmayer
Filmmaker Bob Lindenmayer shares the backstory and inspiration for creating the documentary film and Daddying Film Festival & Forum 2026 official selection "Making MegaForce," which celebrates the 80s sci-fi cult film, starring actor Barry Bostwick.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 31, 2025
'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
Dec 24, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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