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

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 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

Jun 29, 2023

When Exactly Do Black Sons Change from "Cute" to "Scary"?

Guest writer Kelly Jean-Philippe considers the question Black parents can't help but ask: when will my son go from being "cute" to "scary"?

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.

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