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The DADDYING blog provides 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.
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This Blog Exists Because Men Are Eager to Talk About Daddying
D3F founder Allan Shedlin explains the motivation behind his daddying work serving dads who want to be more involved with their children.

Allan Shedlin
Jul 9, 2024


The Ecology of Daddying
With Fathers’ Day upon us, Allan offers a perspective on parenting that doesn't get enough attention: it doesn't happen in a vacuum.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 12, 2024


There is No Such Thing as a Perfect Dad
Allan Shedlin asks dads & moms to consider children consumers of parenting and strive to meet their needs rather than be "perfect parents."

Allan Shedlin
Feb 21, 2024


Armor Down/Daddy Up! Salutes Veterans In Their Dual “Call To Arms”
The moment you assume the title soldier (or sailor, airman, or Marine) and the title father, your identity is changed instantly and forever.

Allan Shedlin
Nov 11, 2020


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
5 days ago


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


A Road Trip Turned Rock Pilgrimage Evokes Cherished Dad Memories
Musician Justin Roberts takes a detour to visit the Buddy Holly memorial sparking memories of his Dad and another rock legend.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 25


Pulling Your Finger From an Emotional Dike
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin's experience conducting daddying interviews with 205 men ages 16 to 104 years old, from 20 countries and a broad spectrum of backgrounds and socio-economic status, counters the usual stereotype that men don't want or are unable to talk about their feelings and emotions.

Allan Shedlin
Jun 18


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
Jun 11


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
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