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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

Aug 6, 2020

Be the Role Model You Wanted As A Kid

What I wanted back then was access to an adult with whom I could take refuge & trust to let me vent...Luckily, my dad recognized this too.

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Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Allan Shedlin

May 21, 2020

Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Armor Down founder and DADvisor Ben King teaches us a new way to give honor and observe Memorial Day with our families through mindfulness.

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Giving Dads Help They Need to Be Involved and Battle "Guy Code"

Allan Shedlin

May 7, 2020

Giving Dads Help They Need to Be Involved and Battle "Guy Code"

Research shows kids & families are healthier when dads/kids are involved in each others' lives. Removing as many obstacles as possible helps

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

Be the Role Model You Wanted As A Kid

Mindfulness Helps Honor What's Important On Memorial Day

Giving Dads Help They Need to Be Involved and Battle "Guy Code"

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