Allan Shedlin
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.
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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.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 23, 2021
A Father’s Legacy of Care that Keeps on Giving
Promundo-US CEO Gary Barker recalls how his dad walked the talk about gender equality and caring for children as a calling and "man's job."
Allan Shedlin
Dec 15, 2021
May You Stay Forever Young
Guest writer Rabbi Jonathan Blake reveals a spiritual, soulful secret to eternal youth.
Allan Shedlin
Dec 1, 2021
A Dad for the Holidays
DADDYING guest writer Kirsten Porter shares holiday memories of and poetry to express her yearning to reconcile with her father.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 21, 2021
A Pep Talk for At-Home Dads
Marine Veteran Ben Killoy shares his HomeDadCon keynote to inspire fathers/father figures to become dads their kids want/need them to be.
Allan Shedlin
Oct 6, 2021
Where the Fu*k Was My Father?
Doug Erwin reveals the abuse and feelings of betrayal he endured for 60 years from his dad and the father figure he thought he could trust.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 22, 2021
Cussing and Kissing Can Both Strengthen Bonds Between Dad and Son
Storyteller Harry Groome remembers how he felt the first time he heard his dad swear and the last time he kissed him goodbye.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 8, 2021
Missing Dad and All the Little Things That Made Him Great
DCG DADvisor Neil Tift remembers his dad, the pain of losing him, and the Erma Bombeck column he shared when family gathered to say goodbye.
Allan Shedlin
Sep 1, 2021
O’ Father, Where Art Thou?
Author David Christel asks a question many men and boys who long for an emotional connection with their fathers ask.
Allan Shedlin
Aug 25, 2021
Zoom to Classroom: How to Prepare Your Child For Returning to School In the New Normal
Author and youth rights advocate Anna Gilchrist provides parents with tips on how to help children adjust to returning to school in person.
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.
Allan Shedlin
Jul 14, 2021
How Work-At-Home Dads are Reinventing Fatherhood and Reaping the Benefits
ThirdPath Institute founder Jessica DeGroot shares findings from Father's Day webinar showing how at-home dads are reinventing fatherhood.
Allan Shedlin
Jun 30, 2021
Welcome Home to Being A Dad
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and podcaster Ben Killoy finally found his comfort zone as a dad by asking himself one simple question.
Allan Shedlin
Apr 14, 2021
Watering The Plants
I don’t think my dad intentionally set up his routine as a stabilizing force in our home, but for me, that’s exactly what it was.
Allan Shedlin
Mar 24, 2021
Granddaddying Wisdom: Let Nature Be Your Teacher
I realize when I make a donation to The Nature Conservancy, I’m not giving anything of yours away. On the contrary, I’m investing for you...
Allan Shedlin
Mar 11, 2021
I'm Forever Holding Onto Fond Memories of My Dad
We didn’t know we were poor. We had the richness of the affection of our parents; we basked in their love...
Allan Shedlin
Feb 18, 2021
It's The Little Things They Will Remember
...engaging my children in making fresh pasta or brewing a cup of espresso, is a lesson in the joy of those simple things.
Allan Shedlin
Feb 4, 2021
How To Cope With A Race That Never Ends
We avoid the runner’s pitfall of incessantly asking “How much more is left?” Instead, we focus on our journey toward the finish...
Allan Shedlin
Dec 2, 2020
Hammering Out Life's Lessons
I was born in 1951 when my Dad was almost 40. That was the time when fathers were supposed to dispense advice to children based on TV shows.
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