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Why Not Ask Consumers Of Daddying for Their Heartfelt "Reviews?"
DADvocacy Consulting Group's Daddy Appleseed Fund and KIDS FIRST! announce inaugural KIDS FIRST! Daddying Film Festival call for entries.

Allan Shedlin
Feb 9, 2022


Give and Receive the Gift Of Reading Together This Holiday Season
I remember my mom reading to me almost every day as a kid. I remember hearing her voice, warm, energetic, and song-like...

Allan Shedlin
Dec 10, 2020


There Will Be A Blue Moon In More Ways Than One This Halloween
by Scott Bellair Witch Project Editor of Daddying and Director of Communications, DADvocacy Consulting Group My girls will be masked up...

Allan Shedlin
Oct 29, 2020


Finding Zen in the Art of Creative COVID-19 Lockdown Projects
Facing long-term confinement with kids/family got me thinking about best ways to pass time at home during COVID-19 lockdown. We chose art.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 9, 2020


An Ode To Baseball Dads
One of the best parts of being in this baseball family community is that I’ve had many chances to witness father-son relationships.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 25, 2020


This Is What I Learned From My Lovely Emma On A Windy Day
Emma’s my 9-year-old granddaughter, the first offspring of my first offspring. To say Emma is a delight begs more descriptive adjectives.

Allan Shedlin
Apr 29, 2020


A Kid's View on Coronavirus: It's A Powerful Lesson in Gratitude
Guest post from U. of New Mexico physician & Dadvisor Dr. Anthony Fleg who considers parenting lessons learned from the coronavirus crisis.

Allan Shedlin
Mar 17, 2020


Daddying Gets Its Due This Fathers' Day with PBS Series "Grown Up Dad"
For Fathers' Day, PBS documentary series creator Joe Gidjunis champions involved Dads while urging meaningful public policy and societal changes to support greater balance in parenting roles.

Allan Shedlin
6 days ago


Time and Babies Fly II: She's On Her Way
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter as she graduates high school and looks forward to college life.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 7


I Am My Father’s Medicine
Guest writer and Ditox founder Thao Vanessa Tran writes about her father and asserts that supporting men's mental health need not be complicated.

Allan Shedlin
May 28


My Father Was My Hero But Don't Ever Call Him That!
Mitch Berliner's father was a veteran and hero of World War II. He also was a great Dad.

Allan Shedlin
May 21


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


In Appreciation of Teachers
Allan gives thanks to his 5th-grade teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.

Allan Shedlin
May 7


Live Forum Wraps Another Heartwarming and Heartbreaking Year of Daddying Films
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Founder Allan Shedlin wraps up the 4th annual event and looks forward to D3F 2026 Call for Entries.

Allan Shedlin
May 1


What Happens at the Daddying Film Forum Doesn't Have to Stay There
Daddying blog Editor Scott Beller previews the 3rd annual Daddying Film Forum at Bryn Mawr College, PA.

Allan Shedlin
Apr 24


Death, Taxes, and the Daddying Heart of a Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Justin Schein tells the daddying story at the heart of his award-winning film "Death & Taxes."

Allan Shedlin
Apr 17


The Daddying Backstory for My Documentary "THE BRAINWASHING OF MY DAD"
Award-winning filmmaker Jen Senko provides backstory to her film The Brainwashing of My Dad, a Daddying Film Fest 2025 official selection.

Allan Shedlin
Apr 8
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