July - 2024

The DADDYING blog provides commentary, research, personal narratives, reviews & recommendations, and other creative expressions from

a diverse group of parenting colleagues, guest writers, and experts to raise awareness and promote the benefits of lifelong dad involvement.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 23

Storytime on Deployment: How Dads Can Stay Involved and Connected with Their Kids

U.S. Navy sailor Cody Dodd explains how deployed dads can stay involved and create memories with their kids through the magic of storytime.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 17

The Art and Joy of Playtime with Dad

Artist Jasmine-Simone Morgan hopes her painting inspires parents and father figures to create joyful memories through playtime with dad.

Allan Shedlin

Jul 9

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 3

Independence Day Reminder: Read with Your Kids and Get Your "Booster" Shot

For the Fourth of July holiday, Daddying Editor Scott Beller reminds parents of a sure-fire cure for America's ailing democracy: voting.

It's About the Children

When It Comes to Protecting Families and Human Rights, We're Partisan Dads and Moms

Our Daddying Thoughts Post-Election