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Thanks to Encouraging Moms Who Make Our Daddying Possible

Allan Shedlin

a day ago

Thanks to Encouraging Moms Who Make Our Daddying Possible

Editor Scott Beller celebrates all dadvocating moms, especially the woman who makes his being an involved dad possible: his wife Elisabeth.

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Allan Shedlin

Jul 1

Welcome Home to Being A Dad

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and podcaster Ben Killoy finally found his comfort zone as a dad by asking himself one simple question.

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11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom

Allan Shedlin

Jun 10

11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom

Grandparenting is an identity-altering change and a new stage of parenting that offers priceless opportunities for reflection and gratitude.

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At 80 I'm Grateful for My Childlike State of Mind

Allan Shedlin

Apr 29

At 80 I'm Grateful for My Childlike State of Mind

For his 80th birthday, DCG Founder Allan Shedlin shares how he's embraced his inner child and "old man," while giving both their due.

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The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying

Allan Shedlin

Apr 22

The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying

As a milestone birthday approaches, DADvocacy Consulting Group Founder Allan Shedlin reflects on a lifetime of daddying and granddaddying.

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Allan Shedlin

Apr 15

Watering The Plants

I don’t think my dad intentionally set up his routine as a stabilizing force in our home, but for me, that’s exactly what it was.

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Allan Shedlin

Apr 8

'Tis The Season(s) of Being There

As we enter the 2021 spring soccer season – my 15th as a coach – it's begun to dawn on me how much I've benefitted from staying involved...

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A Long Year of Reflection and Daddy Blogging

Allan Shedlin

Mar 18

A Long Year of Reflection and Daddy Blogging

Just as daddying doesn’t take place in a vacuum, but within multiple contexts and social systems, so it has been with our Daddying blog.

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It's The Little Things They Will Remember

Allan Shedlin

Feb 18

It's The Little Things They Will Remember

...engaging my children in making fresh pasta or brewing a cup of espresso, is a lesson in the joy of those simple things.

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Allan Shedlin

Feb 4

How To Cope With A Race That Never Ends

We avoid the runner’s pitfall of incessantly asking “How much more is left?” Instead, we focus on our journey toward the finish...

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Saying Goodbye to The House Where I Grew Up

Allan Shedlin

Jan 28

Saying Goodbye to The House Where I Grew Up

When people ask me where I grew up, I usually say “Springfield, Virginia,” but that’s not entirely true.

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The Vital Importance of A President's and Daddy's First 100 Days

Allan Shedlin

Jan 21

The Vital Importance of A President's and Daddy's First 100 Days

The presidency, like daddying, does not take place in a vacuum – both occur within a dynamic social system.

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Allan Shedlin

Jan 6

Was 2020 Real or Just Virtual?

I’m trying mightily to embrace the optimism that usually marks a new year and the traditional hopefulness it entails

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Lessons From 2020: 192 Dads and Granddads Can’t Be Wrong

Allan Shedlin

Dec 17, 2020

Lessons From 2020: 192 Dads and Granddads Can’t Be Wrong

The end of each year is traditionally a time for us to reflect on the year just passed and, for many, to make resolutions for the year ahead

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Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Allan Shedlin

Nov 23, 2020

Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Despite the sadness and disappointment being magnified as our holiday plans are rethought, I battle to have my positive nature prevail.

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Allan Shedlin

Oct 15, 2020

Our COVIDious Crescendo

My basically-optimistic nature continues to prevail and believe that we are fitfully inching toward a decrescendo, a COVID convalescence...

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Allan Shedlin

Oct 1, 2020

The Superpower of Being Present

Think of the children in your life. Their superpower is living in the moment. COVID-19 implores us to be more like our children.

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She Made Me A Dad and Gave Me Confidence

Allan Shedlin

Sep 17, 2020

She Made Me A Dad and Gave Me Confidence

I was 38 when my daughter Morgan was born. Even though I had decades of preparation, nothing had quite prepared me for the responsibility.

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Creating A Special Daddy-Daughter Bond With Number Two

Allan Shedlin

Aug 27, 2020

Creating A Special Daddy-Daughter Bond With Number Two

After much trial and even more error caring for our first child, I figured I was prepared for anything a second daughter could throw at me.

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Rebuilding My Relationship With Dad Now That He's Gone

Allan Shedlin

Jul 16, 2020

Rebuilding My Relationship With Dad Now That He's Gone

It was only in the following days, weeks, & years that I realized his passing was just the beginning of a new kind of relationship with him.

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Thanks to Encouraging Moms Who Make Our Daddying Possible

Welcome Home to Being A Dad

11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom

At 80 I'm Grateful for My Childlike State of Mind

The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying

Watering The Plants

'Tis The Season(s) of Being There

A Long Year of Reflection and Daddy Blogging

It's The Little Things They Will Remember

How To Cope With A Race That Never Ends

Saying Goodbye to The House Where I Grew Up

The Vital Importance of A President's and Daddy's First 100 Days

Was 2020 Real or Just Virtual?

Lessons From 2020: 192 Dads and Granddads Can’t Be Wrong

Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Our COVIDious Crescendo

The Superpower of Being Present

She Made Me A Dad and Gave Me Confidence

Creating A Special Daddy-Daughter Bond With Number Two

Rebuilding My Relationship With Dad Now That He's Gone

Thanks to Encouraging Moms Who Make Our Daddying Possible