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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.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 29, 2023
FK Your Diet and Feed the Urge to Give
During this season of giving & eating, author J. Boyce Gleason reminds us that just a little bit of kindness & creativity can go a long way.
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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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Allan Shedlin
Nov 15, 2023
We Must Protect Our Children’s Rights to Prevent So Many of Them from Being Wronged
DCG founder Allan Shedlin makes a plea to adults for World Children's Day.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 1, 2023
A Perfectly-Timed Antidote to Despair
As world events push him toward despair, D3F's Allan Shedlin turns to what always brings him hope: children & youth, specifically at AAHSFF.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 25, 2023
The Smallest Coffins Are the Heaviest
D3F founder Allan Shedlin considers effects of war on the most vulnerable and suggests how we can combat feelings of hopelessness from afar.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 18, 2023
Daddying Film Fest 2024 Expands to Celebrate the Many Faces of Caring Men
Daddying Film Festival & Forum partners Equimundo & All American High School Film Festival help kick off 2024 call for entries January 1st.
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Allan Shedlin
Oct 11, 2023
How A Wedding Toast Could Provide A Shield Against Inhumanity
DCG and Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) founder Allan Shedlin asks you to imagine a world that embraces vulnerability as a strength.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 27, 2023
Finding Your Daddying Lodestar
DCG founder Allan Shedlin helps fathers find their "daddying lodestars" to guide them to become dads they want and kids need them to be.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 13, 2023
The Queen of Goodbye
Writer Jane Ehrenfeld shares how she and her daughter with special needs are challenged to cope with constant back-to-school changes.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 6, 2023
Embrace the Wobble
Dr. Anthony Fleg writes about his dilemma of being a coach, teacher and dad as he helps his daughter learn to ride without training wheels.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 2, 2023
5 Essential Rules for Parental Time Travel
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller is a dad who constantly travels back and forth in time.
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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
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.
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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.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 12, 2023
Louise's Suitcase and How Film Can Help Make Our Daddying Mission: Possible
DCG founder Allan Shedlin explains his inspiration for creating the Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F).
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 8, 2023
Measures of Daddying Film Festival Success: They Keep Coming Back
Daddying Editor Scott Beller describes one of the many reasons to consider the Daddying Film Festival & Forum a success in its 2nd season.
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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
Apr 19, 2023
Which Way Do You Go For Daddying?
Guest blogger Anthony Fleg shares an important daddying lesson learned while on a daddy-daughter bike ride.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 13, 2023
What Does It Mean For Dads To Remember Their Destination?
DCG founder Allan Shedlin reflects on the most difficult part of launching the Daddying Film Fest & Forum (D3F): remembering why it exists.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 23, 2023
How the Atticus Award For Best Dad-Created Film Earned Roy R. Neuberger's Name
Daddying Film Festival & Forum founder Allan Shedlin explains the origin and significance of the festival's Roy R. Neuberger award.
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