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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
Mar 16, 2023
How Daddying Manages to Endure While Our World Remains In Flux
D3F Founder Allan Shedlin shares truths learned from 100s of interviews with men of different circumstances but with similar stories to tell
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 2, 2023
Did George Washington Ever Wear His Baby?
Daddying Film Fest founder Allan Shedlin celebrates creation of Congressional Dads Caucus but says daddying is more important than politics.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 26, 2023
The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly: D3F Wants Stories Focused on Importance of Involved Dads
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller answers a question on the minds of student and dad filmmakers as they create their D3F submissions.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 19, 2023
Daddying Film Fest and Forum Pulls Back Curtain to Spotlight VIP Judges and Judging Process
Now that the Daddying Film Festival has opened its call for entries, editor Scott Beller highlights D3F's expert judges and judging process.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 11, 2023
'Tis the (Awards) Season and D3F Is Calling for Short Films from Kids and Involved Dads
Daddying Film Festival & Forum director Allan Shedlin announces 2023 call for entries will open to student and dad filmmakers on January 16.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 5, 2023
How We're Embarking on A Daddying Mission of JOY for the New Year
Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) Director Allan Shedlin rings in the New Year with a joyful daddying film recommendation.
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Allan Shedlin
Dec 30, 2022
Please Remember the Embattled Families of Ukraine
DADvocacy Consulting Group founder Allan Shedlin offers hope and another plea for more humanity, kindness, and daddying in the New Year.
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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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Allan Shedlin
Dec 14, 2022
The Daddying Film Festival and Forum (D3F) is Ready For A Blockbuster New Year
The Daddying Film Festival has earned a sequel and has launched a website to prepare for another blockbuster year celebrating involved dads.
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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
Nov 25, 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
Nov 16, 2022
Daddying Reflections at 200: Never Again Alone in Your Heart
DCG founder Allan Shedlin just conducted his 200th daddying interview w/ artist JP Granillo & shares dad lessons learned the past 25 years.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 22, 2022
Time and Babies Fly While Daddy Hopes To Stay Connected
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller celebrates his oldest daughter's birthday by applauding her achievements and letting her fly solo.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 31, 2022
Toward Tenderizing Daddy Disappointment
Fathering Words from poet E. Ethelbert Miller inspire thoughts of daddy yearning and forgiveness in DCG founder Allan Shedlin.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 16, 2022
An Important Daddying Perspective for a New School Year
DCG founder Allan Shedlin prepares for back to school by thanking teachers for their dedication during difficult times.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 27, 2022
From the Penitentiary to the World Bank, Daddying Is Within Reach
DCG's Allan Shedlin urges fathers of all backgrounds to ask and act on a question most men never ponder: what kind of dad do I want to be?
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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
Jul 6, 2022
Onward to The Daddying Film Festival Sequel!
DCG's Allan Shedlin takes one last look back at the inaugural Daddying Film Fest before launching bigger, more dad-inclusive plans for 2023.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 15, 2022
Is Twenty Dollars Enough?
Inspired by the work of Daddying Film Festival finalists DCG's Allan Shedlin shares a priceless story about the importance of involved dads.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 8, 2022
Being A Dad Gave Me The Best Creative Fuel To Launch A "Space Cadet"
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated musician Justin Roberts shares how his creative process has changed since becoming a dad.
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