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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
Feb 20
Five Diverse and Inclusive Years of Daddying
Editor Scott Beller and founder Allan Shedlin celebrate the Daddying blog's 5-year anniversary.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 12
How A Super Bowl Ad Reflects the Evolving Role of Fathers
Guest writer Jessica Huerta, MA, highlights the potential impact of a Super Bowl ad showing caregiving as a core aspect of masculinity.
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Allan Shedlin
Feb 6
An Osmotic Father, Jacques, and the Gang
Guest writer Aren Cohen reminisces about her beloved stuffed animals and special relationship with her adopted dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 31
I'm Just A Dad on a Mission to Pursue Joy and Resist the Chaos
After a rough start to 2025, this dad embraces little daily joys and his daddying purpose to shield him and his family from global chaos.
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Allan Shedlin
Jan 2
Single Socks, Lost Umbrellas, New Year Resolutions, and Birth Vows
Allan rings in the New Year by reminding dads to renew parenting commitments to being there for their kids.
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Allan Shedlin
Nov 13, 2024
When It Comes to Protecting Families and Human Rights, We're Partisan Dads and Moms
After a polarizing 2024 Presidential election, DCG and D3F Founder Allan Shedlin restates the dadvocacy organizations' guiding principles.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 19, 2024
The Truth About Perfection
Daddying editor Scott Beller wishes his daughter a happy 17th birthday and hopes to help ease some of her college application pressure.
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Allan Shedlin
Sep 12, 2024
The Other Big Day for Families to Remember this November: the 4th Annual Daddying Film Fest Call For Entries
The 4th Annual Daddying Film Festival & Forum (D3F) 2025 Call for Entries will kick off officially on Monday, November 18, 2024!
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 30, 2024
What Do You Want For Your Birthday And Other Tough Questions
Our editor celebrates his daughter's birthday with an eye towards the near future, all the questions it raises, and being there for answers.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 13, 2024
D3F and Sundance Award-Winning Film "Daughters" Takes Dad Involvement to the Next Level on Netflix
We celebrate the Netflix debut of Sundance & Daddying Film Fest winning documentary Daughters by resharing Angela Patton's guest post.
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Allan Shedlin
Aug 1, 2024
Taking Another Step in Our Daddying Journey
Daddying blog editor Scott Beller prepares for an exciting road trip to visit prospective college destinations with his oldest daughter.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 23, 2024
Storytime on Deployment: How Dads Can Stay Involved and Connected with Their Kids
U.S. Navy sailor Cody Dodd explains how deployed dads can stay involved and create memories with their kids through the magic of storytime.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 17, 2024
The Art and Joy of Playtime with Dad
Artist Jasmine-Simone Morgan hopes her painting inspires parents and father figures to create joyful memories through playtime with dad.
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Allan Shedlin
Jul 9, 2024
This Blog Exists Because Men Are Eager to Talk About Daddying
D3F founder Allan Shedlin explains the motivation behind his daddying work serving dads who want to be more involved with their children.
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Allan Shedlin
Jun 5, 2024
4 Standouts From 3 Decades of Daddying Dialogue
Allan Shedlin offers highlights from 3 decades talking to fathers and kids about qualities they value most in being or having a dad.
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Allan Shedlin
May 4, 2024
The Little Film Festival That Could and Freshman Boat That Did
While editor Scott Beller troubleshoots the virtual D3F looking for solutions, the blog gets lost and his daughter hunts a championship.
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Allan Shedlin
Apr 20, 2024
Mummers Is the Word This May in the "City of Fatherly Love"
Editor Scott Beller provides a quick recap of his Daddying Film Forum planning visit to Philadelphia with D3F director Allan Shedlin.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 25, 2024
How Baseball Influenced My Parenting
Writer, dad, and mediocre Little Leaguer Francois Bereaud explains how baseball helped make him a more patient and mindful parent.
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 20, 2024
A Rare Dad Gets Beyond "Why Me?"
Daniel DeFabio, a dad dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis for his child, tries to move past hopelessly asking "why me?"
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Allan Shedlin
Mar 8, 2024
Welcome to The Daddying Film Festival's Leap Year
editor Scott Beller explains why, in 2024, the D3F can afford to take a leap of faith. Spoiler alert: it's the quality films and filmmakers!
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