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Allan Shedlin
Jan 31
I'm Just A Dad on a Mission to Pursue Joy and Resist the Chaos
After a rough start to 2025, this dad embraces little daily joys and his daddying purpose to shield him and his family from global chaos.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 15
Trying To Live Up to High Ideals Isn’t Easy
Guest writer Claudette Scheffold remembers her fire-fighting hero father, Fred, and aspires to model his ideals daily.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 10
Like Our Daddying, We're in Control of the Lights We Display in the New Year
Our editor takes stock in the things he can control in the New Year: his lights, his camera, and his daddying!
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 6, 2024
Our Daddying Thoughts Post-Election
Editor Scott Beller and D3F Founder Allan Shedlin offer daddying thoughts after digesting results of the 2024 Presidential Election.
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Allan Shedlin
May 22, 2024
The Secret to Beating Lane 6
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller explains how on the same weekend in Philadelphia, he & his daughter overcame seemingly insurmountable odds
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 20, 2024
A Rare Dad Gets Beyond "Why Me?"
Daniel DeFabio, a dad dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis for his child, tries to move past hopelessly asking "why me?"
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 7, 2024
A Dad's Influence and Memory Helps This Poet Remain Bulletproof
The Bulletproof Poet, Ismael Rodriguez, Jr., shares poetry that carries the positive, lasting impact of a father being there for his child.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 1, 2024
The Daddying Movement Continues to Evolve
Allan revisits The Daddying Movement and positive changes spurred by a growing, dad-friendly social media ecosystem, including podcasts.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 3, 2024
For Unto Us A New Life in the New Year
U.S. Marine vet, dad coach Ben Killoy celebrates the arrival of his son Evan and gives heightened meaning to the phrase "New Year, New You."
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 6, 2023
Embrace the Wobble
Dr. Anthony Fleg writes about his dilemma of being a coach, teacher and dad as he helps his daughter learn to ride without training wheels.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 2, 2023
5 Essential Rules for Parental Time Travel
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller is a dad who constantly travels back and forth in time.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 20, 2023
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Climate Change
Writer and author of "Growing Sustainable Together" Shannon Brescher Shea shares 5 tips to help parents talk to kids about climate change.
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Allan Shedlin
May 18, 2023
Graduation Tears Guaranteed
DCG founder Allan Shedlin celebrates another emotional graduation with family and despite our chaotic world climate, he is filled with hope.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 9, 2023
Taking A Walk Down Memory Lane In My Daughters' Shoes
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller takes on his next challenge as a dad: remaining a trusted resource for his kids during their teen years.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 5, 2023
How We're Embarking on A Daddying Mission of JOY for the New Year
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Director Allan Shedlin rings in the New Year with a joyful daddying film recommendation.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 30, 2022
Please Remember the Embattled Families of Ukraine
DADvocacy Consulting Group founder Allan Shedlin offers hope and another plea for more humanity, kindness, and daddying in the New Year.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 22, 2022
Let There Be Peace, Presence, and Daddying This Holiday Season
Season's greetings and happy holidays from DCG Founder Allan Shedlin & Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 11, 2022
Want More Time With Your Kids? Cherish Your Health
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller learned the importance of parental self-care by watching his father neglect his own health.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 4, 2022
Our Kids' Halloween Frights Should Not Last A Lifetime
DCG founder Allan Shedlin envisions a post-Uvalde world where Halloween frights only come once a year for kids, teachers, and parents.
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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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