Allan Shedlin
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.
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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.
Allan Shedlin
May 28
4 Things A Dad Can Learn From Reading Books by Women About Motherhood
As a husband and father who became hooked on books about motherhood, Alex Trippier discovered it can also be transformative for dads.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 20, 2023
How the Grinch stole my heart
Washington Post book critic and dad to a special needs child Ron Charles shares his affinity for Dr. Seuss' iconic holiday classic story.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 22, 2023
It's Been Another "Banner" Year for Books and Curiosity...and That's Tragic
In a year of book bans, editor Scott Beller presents the Daddying blog's 4th annual Books To Read w/ Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
Allan Shedlin
Jul 27, 2023
Everybody Get On Board
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin writes how fitting it was to present musician Justin Roberts with the 1st Roy R. Neuberger Prize.
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.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 7, 2023
Finding True Liberty Where Patriots Declared Their Independence and Inalienable Rights
Daddying editor Scott Beller visited Philadelphia to cheer for his daughter in the Independence Day Regatta but also got to witness history.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 29, 2023
How Priscilla Gilman Found Her Daddy and Herself
DCG founder Allan Shedlin shares his first Daddying blog book review for Priscilla Gilman's memoir, The Critic's Daughter.
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.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 24, 2022
In This "Banner" Year, Celebrate Freedom of Reading Whatever You and Your Kids Want
Daddying blog's 3rd annual Books to Read With Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway
Allan Shedlin
Aug 10, 2022
Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Fathers
The book "The Little Prince" inspires poets Miho Kinnas and E. Ethelbert Miller to ponder mysteries of their fathers.
Allan Shedlin
May 19, 2022
My Father’s Pillow Talk
Award-winning author and cartoonist Charles Johnson remembers the influence his father had on his storied career path.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 23, 2022
Our World Opens Up When We Let Our Kids Lead the Way
In his new book, Anthony Fleg shares what he's learned as his kids challenge and inspire him to see pandemic life from a fresh perspective.
Allan Shedlin
Nov 18, 2021
Read With Your Kids to Open Their Minds...and Yours
DADDYING celebrates reading, discovery, and diversity with our 2nd Annual Books To Read With Your Kids Holiday Gift Guide & Book Giveaway!
Allan Shedlin
Dec 10, 2020
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
Nov 19, 2020
Celebrate the Holiday Season By Reading With Your Kids
I remember that awesome feeling that awaited me beyond the cover of a good book because my mom, grandmother, and teachers read to me often.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 23, 2020
The Humanist RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg left behind a country that is better for her life and record of humanity, intelligence, tenacity, and perseverance.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 9, 2020
Lost In The Sun
As best as any words can, Ethelbert Miller's "Lost In The Sun" conveys some of the unimaginable heartbreak felt by a parent losing a child.
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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