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Allan Shedlin
Jan 22
I’ve Been A Granddad for 120 years
Allan reflects on the granddaddying lessons he's taught and learned over time.
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Allan Shedlin
May 9, 2024
Not "Just Another Graduation"
Allan spent last weekend at his grandson Sam's college graduation, one he considers as unique as every other graduation he's attended.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 13, 2024
Daddying, Granddaddying, and the College Shit Show
D3F and DCG founder Allan empathizes with his granddaughter after she endures the dreaded wait for response to her college applications.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 10, 2024
Grand Ink Revelations for the New Year
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin puts his commitment to being there for his kids and grandkids in writing.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 23, 2023
Why Shouldn’t You Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve?
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin and granddaughter Casey put their lifelong daddying commitment in writing.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 2, 2023
Two Things I Learned About My Daddying from Barbie and Skipper
DCG founder Allan Shedlin reflects on daddying lessons learned from Barbie long before the iconic doll made it to the big screen.
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Allan Shedlin
May 18, 2023
Graduation Tears Guaranteed
DCG founder Allan Shedlin celebrates another emotional graduation with family and despite our chaotic world climate, he is filled with hope.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 7, 2022
A Grandfather's Grand Current Of Love
DCG Founder Allan Shedlin reflects on what it means to be a grandfather on his 1st grandchild's 25th birthday.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 28, 2022
Grandpas Support Trust Building with Youth and Police
Grandpas United co-founder Jim Isenberg tells how members stay involved with grandkids through mentoring and staying active in the community
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 3, 2022
When Lifelong Daddying Grants Us Yet Another Sunset
DCG founder Allan Shedlin copes with yet another daddying transition as his two grandchildren embark on a new phase of their lives.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 17, 2022
Pop's Voice Was A Prominent Daddying Influence In My Life
Author Richard Price remembers his grandfather's early influence on his life.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 9, 2022
How To Start Being An “Outside the Box” Grandparent Today
ThirdPath's Grand Parent Project helps grandparents develop involved relationships with grandkids & promote families' work-life balance.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 4, 2021
A Granddaddy Amazed By His Granddaughter and Doting Son
Teacher and artist Doug Erwin basks in daddying joys of meeting his granddaughter, being a granddad & seeing his son as an involved dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 10, 2021
11 Daddying Field Notes From Grandparentdom
Grandparenting is an identity-altering change and a new stage of parenting that offers priceless opportunities for reflection and gratitude.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 22, 2021
The Many Benefits of Exuberant Lifelong Daddying
As a milestone birthday approaches, DADvocacy Consulting Group Founder Allan Shedlin reflects on a lifetime of daddying and granddaddying.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 1, 2021
The Most Foolish Thought I Ever Had
Thinking about grandparenting as a new stage of parenting seems logical.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 22, 2020
A Good "Family Man" Can Be Hard to Define
I have been a dad for 48 years and a Grandpa for 12. My "kids" have thanked me, over and over, for their growing up.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 15, 2020
Our COVIDious Crescendo
My basically-optimistic nature continues to prevail and believe that we are fitfully inching toward a decrescendo, a COVID convalescence...
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 29, 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.
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