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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.

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Allan Shedlin

Dec 13, 2023

A Daring New Year Reflection for Dads

DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin challenges dads to take a good look in the mirror in the New Year.

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Allan Shedlin

Dec 7, 2023

All This Dad Wants For Christmas

Daddying blog editor Scott Beller submits his Christmas gift wish list for his teen daughters' consideration.

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It's Been Another "Banner" Year for Books and Curiosity...and That's Tragic

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

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Let There Be Peace, Presence, and Daddying This Holiday Season

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.

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In This "Banner" Year, Celebrate Freedom of Reading Whatever You and Your Kids Want

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

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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.

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Give Them Presence for the Holidays...and Then Some

Allan Shedlin

Nov 25, 2021

Give Them Presence for the Holidays...and Then Some

DCG Founder Allan Shedlin encourages parents to start a family tradition of giving more PRESENCE instead of presents for the holiday season.

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Read With Your Kids to Open Their Minds...and Yours

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!

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Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Allan Shedlin

Nov 23, 2020

Have A Thankful Thoughtsgiving 2020: Through the River and Over the Woods

Despite the sadness and disappointment being magnified as our holiday plans are rethought, I battle to have my positive nature prevail.

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